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Amsterdam’s iconic canals- Nijmegen’s market square
- The Middle Rhine Gorge
- The wine town of Rüdesheim
From the Rhine to the Dutch Waterways: Mainz to Amsterdam
The Rhine and Dutch Waterways
from
£1,979 per person
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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Contrast traditional Germany with a trio of Dutch cities
Enjoy an all-inclusive 8-night river cruise through the heart of Central Europe, defined by its stately castles, cultural cities and natural beauty, and on to the scenic Dutch waterways. Embark Spirit of the Rhine in Mainz, known for its medieval market squares, half-timbered houses and Romanesque sandstone cathedral.
Continue your river cruise to spend a morning in the traditional wine town of Rüdesheim, where the cobbled street, the Drosselgasse, is overlooked by the glockenspiel tower with its hourly chimes. Spend a relaxing afternoon on board as Spirit of the Rhine sails through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge, passing the fabled Lorelei Rock en route to Boppard. This classic Rhineland wine town has extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings.
Continue to Cologne where you have a day to stroll the cobbled streets and see the baroque architecture, medieval churches and Gothic cathedral. Then, cruise through the evening and overnight into the Netherlands, where a trio of cities await. Set on the Waal River, Nijmegen has charming cobbled streets lined with vibrant street cafes overlooked by the distinctive tower of St Stephen’s church.
Continue to Rotterdam for another day of exploring. See some of the city’s sights on an included morning excursion by coach, alighting at the historic Delfshaven district, the Cube Houses and the Markthal, for a closer look on foot.
Sail overnight to Amsterdam, where highlights include the Museum Quarter and floating flower market. Enjoy an included morning canal cruise to the heart of the city.
This cruise is also available with a reverse itinerary From the Rhine to the Dutch Waterways: Amsterdam to Mainz. Timings may differ.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Travel to Mainz and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Depart Mainz, 1700.
Arrive Rüdesheim, 2000.
Mainz is known for its medieval market squares, half-timbered houses, Romanesque sandstone cathedral and St Stephen’s church, which features stained glass windows by renowned artist Marc Chagall. Behind the cathedral in Gutenbergplatz square is a statue of the father of modern printing Johannes Gutenberg, who was born in Mainz in the 14th century.
Depart Rüdesheim, 1400.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Boppard, 1800.
The popular wine town of Rüdesheim has a traditional old town of half-timbered houses and is backed by terraced vineyards. Among its main attractions is a long narrow street, the Drosselgasse, which is lined on both sides with traditional wine taverns and overlooked by the glockenspiel tower with its hourly chimes.
This afternoon, cruise through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge, passing the fabled Lorelei Rock en route to Boppard where Spirit of the Rhine will moor overnight.
Depart Boppard, 1300.
Arrive Cologne, 2100.
The waterfront of this classic Rhineland wine town is overlooked by the twin towers of St Severus Church and vineyards. There are extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings.
Enjoy an included guided walking tour here this morning.
Depart 1800.
Founded by the Romans, Cologne has long been an important trading centre and was once home to the composers Schumann and Mendelssohn. The city’s main attraction is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. There are also baroque palaces, medieval churches and a 16th-century City Hall. The cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town are home to characteristic churches and guilds.
Continue sailing this evening and overnight. There will be a complimentary shuttle service into the city dependant on the distance of the ship’s berth.
Arrive Nijmegen, 0800. Depart 1300.
Arrive Rotterdam, 2100.
Located on the Waal River, historic Nijmegen can trace its roots back to Roman times. One of the city’s museums, the Valkhof Museum, is situated on the site of an old Roman encampment. Other attractions include the De Waagh and the original market weigh house, in the city centre, where the cobbled streets are also home to a number of street cafes and the distinctive tower of St Stephen’s church.
Depart 1900.
The city of Rotterdam was restored following bombing during World War Two and is now home to an array of modern architecture. This morning an included excursion explores the city by coach, stopping at the historic Delfshaven district with its traditional gabled buildings, the Cube Houses, which are built at an angle across a bridge, and at the vibrant Markthal, a combined indoor food market and apartment block – all of which are explored on foot, with some steps. There are a number of sculptures in the city too including works by Picasso, De Koning and Gabo.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 0800.
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, started life as a fishing village in the 13th century. Among the most interesting sights are the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the grand 19th-century Rijksmuseum.
This morning you can join an included cruise along Amsterdam’s canals to the city centre with its historic bridges and gabled houses. See the famous Skinny Bridge, the Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish Quarter.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Farewell dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursions
- Guided walking tour of Boppard
- Tour of Rotterdam by coach and on foot
- Amsterdam canal cruise
Our cruises include excursions at selected ports so you can make the most of the destinations you visit. Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
from
£1,979 per person
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
from
£1,979 per person
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.