THE RHINE AND MOSELLE
Dock in Strasbourg, the “Crossroads of Europe,” for in-depth exploration of La Petite France
1. M ARRIVE AMSTERDAM Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Amsterdam. A transfer is included from Schiphol International Airport to your riverboat for the start of your cruise; check-in for all guests aboard the riverboat is 4:00 PM. Meet your riverboat crew and join us for a discovery briefing before dining at your leisure aboard the riverboat tonight. Meals D
2. M RIJKSMUSEUM & CANALS OF AMSTERDAM What better way to begin your cruise than in a city that rivals Venice for the number of canals that are found here. Join us this morning for an informative cruise along Amsterdam’s tree-lined 17th-century canals – there are 160 of them in this capital city, spanned by more than 1,200 bridges. Glide by gabled Golden Age merchants’ houses that speak to Amsterdam’s storied past to the gardens, walkways and museums of Museumplein. Enjoy an eye-opening visit to the famed Rijksmuseum, home to one of the world’s most important collections of artwork by the Dutch Masters, including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. Return to your riverboat for lunch or spend free time exploring the city sights on your own. Have dinner aboard ship tonight as your riverboat cruise gets underway for the journey to Nijmegen. Meals BLD
3. M NIJMEGEN / KRÖLLER-MÜLLER MUSEUM Venture into the countryside today for a visit to De Hoge Veluwe National Park. The largest nature reserve in the Netherlands entices with wildlife-rich forests, grasslands and sand dunes – and world-renowned art at the Kröller-Müller Museum (subject to weekly Monday closures). See the sculpture garden featuring works by Rodin and others, and go inside to view an
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impressive collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh. Select departures will have the option of spending the morning in Venlo experiencing the Floriade, a world horticulture showcase that is held only once every ten years. Meet your riverboat in Rees. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the picturesque landscapes along the River Rhine. Meals BLD
4. M CULTURAL GEMS OF BONN
Cruise to Bonn this morning, boasting a 2,000-year history dating back to Roman times. Renowned for its rich political, intellectual and musical heritage, this lovely city lays claim to being the
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