Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles Cruise RIVER CRUISES & small ship
10 DAYS FROM $3895* pp dbl
March - Pre Extension River Cruise

 

MS AMADEUS Cara Highlights & EXCURSIONS Amsterdam City Tour & Canal Cruise • Keukenhof Flower Gardens • Zaanse Schans Windmills Visit • Strasbourg City Tour • Speyer Walking Tour • Rhine River Gorge • Koblenz Walking Tour • Cochem Walking Tour, Wine Tasting & Castle Visit • Cologne Walking Tour & Beer Tasting INCLUDES 1 Night Amsterdam Hotel, 7 Night Cruise aboard the Amadeus Cara - Outside Cabin, 21 Meals (8-B, 6-L & 7-D), PWD Tour Manager, Hand Selected Wine & Beer with Dinners, Wi-Fi Onboard, Welcome & Farewell Dinners Onboard, Ship Staff, Baggage Handling, International Air Taxes/Fuel/Fees & Port Charges, Hotel & Ship Transfers TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 ACTIVE
CITIES & PORTS Day 1 - DEPART US - OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO EUROPE DAY 2: ARRIVE ZURICH Arrive Zurich, Switzerland & Meet your PWD Tour Manager/Representative(s). Travel to Basel via motorcoach & Board the Amadeus Cara for 7 Night Cruise. Ship Departs from Basel early evening - Welcome Dinner Onboard (D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara DAY 3: STRASBOURG Morning - Arrive Kehl/Strasbourg - Strasbourg City Tour with Canal Boat Cruise. Afternoon - Leisure time in Strasbourg. Ship Docked into late evening in Kehl/Strasbourg - Ship Departs (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara DAY 4: SPEYER - MANNHEIM Morning - Arrive Speyer - Speyer Walking Tour. Afternoon - Cruise to Mannheim - Leisure time or Optional to Heidelberg with Castle (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara DAY 5: RÜDESHEIM - KOBLENZ Morning - Arrive Rüdesheim - Walk into town on own to explore or Optional Rüdesheim. Vineyard Wine Tasting & Drosselgasse. Cruise through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Afternoon arrive Koblenz - Koblenz Walking Tour (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara DAY 6: KOBLENZ - COCHEM Morning - Moselle River Cruising. Afternoon - Arrive Cochem - Cochem Walking Tour, Castle Visit* & Wine Tasting. Early Evening - Ship Departs for Cologne. (*Reichsburg or Eltz Castle Visit) (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara Day 7 - COLOGNE Morning - Arrive Cologne - Cologne Walking Tour & Kolsch Beer Tasting. Afternoon - Ship departs Cologne for Amsterdam (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara Day 8 - AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING Morning - Amsterdam City Tour & Canal Cruise. Afternoon - Amsterdam at leisure or Optional to Volendam & Cheese Tasting. Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard - Ship docked overnight in Amsterdam (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara Day 9 - DISEMBARK SHIP - AMSTERDAM Morning - Zaanse Schans Windmills. Afternoon - Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - Arrive Amsterdam Hotel for 1 Night Stay (B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Cara Day 10 - AMSTERDAM - FLIGHT HOME Transfer to the Amsterdam Airport - Flight Home (B) AMSTERDAM & KEUKENHOF GARDENS Amsterdam started as a small fishing village in the late 12th century & today is one of the world’s most important ports. The city has one of the largest historic centers in Europe with about 7,500 registered historic buildings & 90 islands linked by 400 bridges. Enjoy an Amsterdam City Tour & Canal Cruise featuring views of beautiful homes through the intricate canal system. Outside of Amsterdam, visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the Garden of Europe and the world’s 2nd largest flower garden with 7 million bulbs planted annually. This showplace for the tulip growers of the Netherlands features numerous sculptures between the flower beds to create harmony between art and nature. Visit the famous village of Zaanse Schans featuring windmills, wooden shoes & historic buildings. STRASBOURG, FRANCE Capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. Enjoy a Strasbourg City Tour & Canal Boat Cruise. Start with a short coach trip through the city, then walk through the love-ly, historic old town and see the famous cathedral. During a boat cruise discover the famous quarter, “Petite France”. This former mill and tanner district still maintains its medieval charm. See some of Strasbourg’s famous half-timbered houses, and the Council of Europe. SPEYER Arrive in Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, numer-ous churches and the 13th-century Altpörtel (“Old Gate”). Explore the city during your Speyer Walking Tour. Cruise to Mannheim & maybe take an optional excur-sion to historic Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle with beautiful views of the Neckar Valley. RÜDESHEIM - RHINE RIVER GORGE - KOBLENZ Enjoy a stroll through Rüdesheim and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants on your own or maybe take an optional Rüdesheim Wine Tasting Tour. Today your ship cruises through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site and the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river with hillsides dotted with fairy-tale castles, historic towns and vineyards. Arrive in Koblenz and enjoy a Koblenz Walking Tour of this charming Rhineland town situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers. COCHEM Cochem is a charming town on the Moselle River, surrounded by vineyards. Enjoy a Cochem Walking Tour featuring the picturesque old town with half-timbered houses, a historic market square, and a baroque town hall. Enjoy a Wine Tast-ing at a local winery including the region’s famous Riesling. Then visit either the Reichsburg or the Eltz Castle, both majestic castles offer stunning views. COLOGNE Cologne is Germany’s 4th largest city and located on both sides of the Rhine. Enjoy a Cologne Walking Tour of the Old Town (Altstadt) and see the massive iconic 13th century Gothic cathedral. Explore the dock side taverns, cafes and shops. Optional 2 Night Lucerne, Switzerland Pre-Cruise Extension - $725 pp dbl +$350 single supplement Embark on a journey through the heart of Europe's enchanting landscapes with the Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles Cruise. Glide along the iconic Rhine River, where each bend reveals ancient castles perched atop verdant hillsides, evoking the spirit of medieval romance. Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of colors as you explore Holland during tulip season, where vibrant blooms stretch as far as the eye can see, painting the countryside with nature's most exquisite palette. This cruise promises not only breathtaking scenery but also cultural immersion, offering glimpses into the rich history and traditions that have shaped this region for centuries.

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Day 1 - March 24: Overnight Flight to Europe Day 2 - March 25: Arrive Zurich Meet your Tour Manager - Transfer to Lucerne - Check-in for a 2-night stay in this scenic city situated on Lake Lucerne Overnight - Lucerne Day 3 - March 26: Lucerne Sightseeing Morning - Lucerne Walking Tour with Chapel Bridge & Old Town Afternoon - Time at leisure in Lucerne (B) Overnight - Lucerne Day 4 - March 27: Lucerne to Basel 
Morning - Transfer to Basel for Basel City Tour Afternoon - Board the Amadeus Cara in Basel for 7 Nights (B) Lucerne Optional Extension Includes: 2 Nights Hotel in Lucerne, Basel City Tour, Lucerne Walking Tour, Tour Manager, 2-Breakfasts, Transfers to Lucerne and to Basel & Ship. Optional 2 Night Lucerne, Switzerland Pre-Cruise Extension

Notes: Lucerne Extension must be booked at time of deposit.  Due to group air policies outbound air 3/24/25 could be a different schedule than the rest of your group for Lucerne extension passengers • Lucerne extension is based on 20 passenger minimum

Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles Cruise
ACCOMMODATIONS 7 Nights - MS Amadeus Cara (B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner Onboard w/ Regional Wines / S - Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening)
Booking Discounts Savings* UP TO $400 per couple/$200 per person
2025 Departure Dates

March 26

Category E

Hayden

Deck

$3895

Category D

Hayden

Deck

$4195

Category C

Strauss

Deck

$4695

Category B

Strauss

Deck

$4895

Category A

Mozart

Deck

$5095

Suite

Mozart

Deck

$5595

Single Room Supplement + Cat D & E – Haydn Deck single supplement +$1500 • Cat C & B - Strauss Deck single supplement +$1900 • Cat A - Mozart Deck single supplement +$2300 • Suite - Mozart Deck single supplement +$2800 No Triple **Rates are Land only, per person double * Booking Discount Details - Make your Final Payment by check & receive $400 per couple/$200 per person savings on Air Inclusive Bookings. Land Only/Own Air Bookings receive $200 per couple/$100 per person savings.  Call for Roundtrip Air Package Rates and details

The Ship - MS Amadeus Cara

The innovative and custom designed 162 passenger Amadeus Cara, launched in 2022, offers all the amenities of a floating 5-star hotel.  This Premium cruise ship features the most modern furnishings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design that is the hallmark of the Amadeus fleet. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes, and the glass-shielded River Terrace & the Sun Deck allow you to enjoy the open air. The attentive English-speaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality.  The cabin design plans are forward-thinking, bright & modern, all part of a premium focus with 71 large Staterooms & 10 Suites. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you.  This Cara charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive shore excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard, get a spa treatment or add sightseeing with optional excursions.

 

All Meals Included Onboard

Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Hand Selected Wines, Beer & Soft drinks. While dining, you have splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows.  Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.

 

Comfortable & Innovative Staterooms

After boarding, unpack once.  All staterooms are larger than traditional river cruise cabins & offer excellent river views.  The Mozart Deck features 10 Suites with Walk Out Balconies.  The other 20 Staterooms on the Mozart Deck & 35 Staterooms on the Strauss Deck feature a Drop-Down Panoramic Window.  The 16 Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window.  All staterooms are fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV & large private bathrooms with shower.

SUITE - 284 sq ft
S

All suites are on the Mozart Deck and have panoramic windows with exterior Walk Out Balcony, two twin beds that can be separated or put together, a private sitting area, flat screen TV, mini-bar, private bath with shower, hair dryer, phone, closet, desk, chair, safe & offer 284 square feet of floor space. (Suite size and amenities can vary)

All staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, flat screen TV, shower, hair dryer, closet, phone, desk, chair & safe.  Mozart & Strauss Staterooms feature panoramic Drop-Down Windows with 188 sq ft. of floor space.  Haydn Deck Staterooms feature a Fixed Window with 172 square feet of floor space.

(stateroom size & amenities can vary)

STATEROOMS Haydn - 172 sq ft
E D
STATEROOMS Strauss & Mozart - 188 sq ft
A B C
MS Amadeus CARA

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