Romantic Europe Vacation - Rhine, Netherlands & Alsace Crucevita
Trip Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Pickup & Drop
Amsterdam - Disembarkation
Trip Category
International Trips
Explorations
Meals
Transfers
Stay
Starting Price
₹2,60,000
Per Person on Quad Sharing Occupancy
Itinerary
Day 1
We will embark on this journey from Amsterdam by boarding the “MS Crucevita” or equivalent.
To note: Registration begins at 4:00 PM. If you arrive earlier, you have the option to leave your luggage at the front desk and head for a city tour on your own.
Welcome drinks and dinner are included.
Day 2
Following breakfast, we deboard for an expansive tour of Amsterdam, “The Venice of the North”, famous for its historical landmarks, beautiful Dutch houses by the canals, and vibrant mixed nightlife.
You have a lot of free time to enjoy the city on your own. You can also visit the North of the country.
Board again for overnight sailing.
Day 3
As we reach Arnhem, post breakfast we will visit the Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Dutch Water Museum, or the Open-Air Museum.
In the afternoon we start sailing overnight towards Cologne.
Day 4
Upon early arrival in Cologne, we will go on a walking tour to the historic center and end it with Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral).
Use up the afternoon free time to discover some eateries, breweries, perfumeries, and Lindt Chocolate Museum.
Post dinner we will depart for Koblenz and sail overnight.
Day 5
Today, we are headed to the Romantic Rhine, a 65 km stretch that is also a World Heritage Site with magnificent views of rivers, vineyards, and castles.
We'll pay a visit to Koblenz and Rüdesheim as well.
Night aboard sailing.
Day 6
By midday, we will arrive in Mannheim, city with a spectacular urban architecture and skyline, art & culture, and universities.
Next up is Heidelberg on the Neckar River, known for its castle, palace, and university.
Overnight onboard
Day 7
Today, we plan to tour the scenic capital of French Alsace, Strasbourg.
A city tour of the city on the coach as well as a walking tour through its historic center.
Free time in the afternoon to explore or even visit the village of Colmar, a medieval old town with an amazing blend of German and French architectural styles.
Overnight onboard.
Day 8
We will arrive in Mainz as scheduled at 8:30 AM.
At 9:00 AM the passengers have to vacate their cabins. You can leave the bags at the reception until transfer.
Post breakfast visit Mainz (check with flight compatibility).
And now it is time we bid farewell with a wealth of memories.
Inclusions
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, and Port taxes.
Meals: 20 meals for the entire trip including breakfasts and special meals, 7 Breakfasts (Daily), 6 Lunches, and 7 Dinner.
Accommodation: 7 nights stay on Cruise.
Surface Transfers & Travels: Arrival Airport Pickup, All sightseeing and transfers, 7 day iconic Cruise including meals/extensive choice of beverages, port, and service charges, City tours in Amsterdam, Arnhem, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mannheim, Heidelberg and Strasbourg, Cruise MS CRUCESTAR 4 or equivalent.
Visa Assistance: Professional visa assistance is provided by experts & guaranteed visa approval letter. Our Visa experts will help you prepare documents, draft a cover letter, help you fill necessary forms, and submit the application, in a completely organized stress-free manner.
Exclusions
Any International Flights.
Meals that are not mentioned in the program. Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel or Room upgrade.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or any other item not specified in inclusions.
Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc.
Travel Insurance and any cost arising due to natural calamities, roadblocks, etc.
Tourism Fee/Security Deposit will be payable at the hotel.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
GST (5%) is applicable extra.
5% TCS as per govt. rules will be applicable on the Total Package Cost Tax Collected at Sources (TCS) as per Section 206C of the Income Tax. This amount will be claimable while filing in your ITR.