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JP and Host Jazzbeau - I followed both of your Rhine trip reports when we were still just considering the cruise. Now I'll have to go back and reread them (and a number of others) since I have a much better idea of what we'll be seeing and doing. They will all be a great help as we finalize our plans. We've made all of our pre and post hotel reservations, so now its on to the fun stuff.
Enchanting Rhine 2025
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. The chateaux of the Loire will always be a draw, and while this cruise has an all-day excursion to discover them, Nantes is a jewel in its own right. The castle of the Dukes of Brittany, giant mechanical elephants — yes really — and taking coffee in La Cigale, the wonderful 19th century Belle Epoch Brasserie, are essential sites to tick off. Perched on the banks of the Saône, Mâcon has a café-lined promenade, while an overnight stay in Lyon lets you enjoy the city’s best restaurants and watering holes. At Avignon, you can explore the Palais des Papes as well as the huge indoor market to pick up Provençal snacks.
AmaWaterways Cruise Reviews for Gourmet Food Cruises to Europe - River Cruise from Amsterdam (2023 UPDATED ... - Cruise Critic
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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2024
With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture. I had read that if you have bad weather, you will be going opposite the weather, so you may only have 1 day of bad weather. If you are going AtoB, you could have bad weather for several days. We had 1 1/2 days to explore Zurich before boarding the ship. The last day of the cruise is actually spent in AMS so we had an entire day of touring / exploring. Going BtoA - you have a full day in Rudesheim, going AtoB, you only have 1/2 day.
The Rhône and Rhine
In Beaune, taste local camembert along with some of the world’s finest Chardonnay wines, and in Giverny, take a stroll through Monet’s beautiful garden at the house where the painter lived for over 40 years. Similarly, part of the central square in Libourne is surrounded by the traditional arcades and is especially lively on market days. At Blaye, Vauban’s 17th century citadel is a military masterpiece complete with village and ramparts to explore. In Strasbourg, we took the bus tour (had to in order to get to the center) and then walked around on our own. We had a delightful and eclectic lunch at a place in the center famous for carpaccio. Nothing fancy and the only bad wine we had in France, ever, but food was good.
The Hermitage museum (of St. Petersburg Russia) has a branch in Amsterdam with changing exhibits from the museum's holdings [we didn't get to that, but it's at the top of my list for the next visit]. Check which tours will be included in your cruise, and make sure you do a Canal Boat cruise. My advice would be to really read very carefully the itinerary of the cruise in each direction. The "highlight" of the Rhine River cruise is sailing through the area with the castles so either direction is calculated to afford passengers the best daytime viewing. We sailed this area in the morning, I think AtoB might be after lunch. Because of this each direction has a slightly altered itinerary.
Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2025
Cruise the Rhine & Moselle Rivers: Amsterdam to Basel - CALIFORNIA
Cruise the Rhine & Moselle Rivers: Amsterdam to Basel.
Posted: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:18:50 GMT [source]
Price includes return rail travel from London, free wifi and drinks package. Calling at Paris, Melun, Barbizon, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne and Sens. Departs th September. You’ll also lock eyes on the towering 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct and view the private rooms at Versailles as Marie Antoinette saw them.
As others have mentioned, look at port times in each city for each direction. Following a leisurely morning of chocolate tasting and discovery, we set off for a couple of days in the radiant city of Lucerne. Enjoy an orientation tour of Lucerne, where we’ll marvel at its beauty, including the iconic wooden bridges spanning the river.
Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024
In Rudeshiem we went for a coffee instead of the museum and then walked around for a couple of hours. Don't forgot to pre book tickets for Ann Frank house if you are going. The boat docked in Amsterdam at noon and moored overnight and then we disembarked the boat the next morning - thus the 3rd night. (1) Keukenhof garden will be open from March 21th to May 12th, 2024. The opening dates are subject to change by Keukenhof Flower Park.
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards (Start Basel, End Amsterdam)
The most renowned of these is the Chapel Bridge, dating back to the 14th century and adorned with historic paintings depicting Lucerne’s rich history. After our tour, unwind with a delightful dinner and a tranquil evening. Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich cultures of the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site boasting turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, medieval towns and stunning scenery. Admire terraced vineyards dating back to the Romans and taste the region’s renowned red and white wines. Savor the culinary traditions of Alsace and explore Amsterdam, Basel and Cologne.
Today we wave “auf wiedersehen” to our new Swiss friends and make our way to the airport for our flight home. In the afternoon, our exploration of the Oberland continues with a scenic lunch amidst the majestic Alps in Interlaken. Following, we’ll visit the renowned ‘village of waterfalls,’ Lauterbrunnen, nestled within the awe-inspiring trough valleys of the Alps, surrounded by towering rock faces and mountain peaks. Marvel at the spectacular 300-meter-high Staubbach Falls before we return to Lucerne for a splendid farewell dinner with our group, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences shared during our Journey. Stay current with special offers, news and destination-focused content.
Because of the timing - cruise left Dec 7th - we weren't going to spend extended time pre/post in Europe but did want a day to over-come travel-lag. We'd been to Amsterdam 3x and love it but decided we wanted to see Basel CMS so we spent 2 nights there pre-trip and then flew home the day the cruise ended. In the end, I was very happy we decided on BtoA. While we loved the Basel CMS, once on the River, I felt the markets got better as we went north - Cologne (Koln) was just fabulous! I think it would have been a let-down if we had been there first.
My husband enjoyed the walking tour and potato pancake beer stop at the conclusion of the tour in Cologne. Mt Rigi for us was wonderful - we booked at the train station - boat, then cog wheel train, then gondola. They are very informative at the train station - look for information office, right next to the Burger King. And of course my beloved chocolate heaven - Laderach stores. Did you do any of the optional or extra cost excursions? We're still waiting or our passport renewals so we haven't been able to complete our registration and see what's available.
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