From Amsterdam to Copenhagen, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe, the Havel, the Oder and the Baltic sea
Overview
Highlights
- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS An enticing mixture of nature and culture on an exceptional cruise
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Volendam, famous fishing village
- Bremen, the oldest maritime city in Germany
- Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony
- Magdeburg, Hanseatic town
- Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssoucis Palace
- Berlin, emblematic capital
- Chorin Abbey, a jewel of Cistercian architecture
- The breathtaking landscapes of the islands of Usedom and Rügen
- 2 days in Copenhagen Visit the capital of Denmark, a perfect blend of history and modernity
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Trip includes
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day (except lunch on D12, D18 and D19) - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - transfer by coach from Stralsund to Rostock and from Gedser to Copenhagen - sea crossing from Rostock to Gedser aboard a ferry - accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Copenhagen - guided panoramic tour of Copenhagen - excursions mentioned in the program - onboard entertainment - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinners - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
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Itinerary
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
We'll leave for a tour of Amsterdam. We'll return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, join us for an excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.
We'll spend the morning cruising to Groningen. Enjoy some free time to tour the youngest city in the Netherlands. We'll cruise to Papenburg.
We'll spend the morning cruising to Groningen. Enjoy some free time to tour the youngest city in the Netherlands. We'll cruise to Papenburg.
We'll cruise towards Papenburg. Join us for a tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. During this time, the boat will be sailing towards Doerpen, where we will board it again for lunch. Our ship will leave for Oldenburg, reaching it during the night.
We'll cruise towards Papenburg. Join us for a tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. During this time, the boat will be sailing towards Doerpen, where we will board it again for lunch. Our ship will leave for Oldenburg, reaching it during the night.
Enjoy some free time for a brief stroll around Oldenburg. Our ship will then depart for Bremen. Join us for a tour of the oldest maritime city in Germany. We'll return on board afterwards. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the "red town": don't miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once we board it again, we'll cruise to Minden.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the "red town": don't miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once we board it again, we'll cruise to Minden.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Hanover. Join us for a tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will sail to Anderten where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. We'll continue to cruise to Braunschweig. Tonight is our first gala dinner and evening.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Hanover. Join us for a tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will sail to Anderten where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. We'll continue to cruise to Braunschweig. Tonight is our first gala dinner and evening.
Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Magdeburg. Join us for a tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg where we will board it. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Magdeburg. Join us for a tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg where we will board it. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. We'll leave by coach for a excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Potsdam where we'll board it again. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Our ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Enjoy some free time in Berlin.
Join us for a visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. The evening is free to do as you please.
Join us for a visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. The evening is free to do as you please.
Enjoy breakfast on board and then a free day and lunch in Berlin. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
We'll reach Henningsdorf. Join us for a guided tour of Berlin, a city boasting several prestigious museums, as well as an intense intellectual and artistic life. This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Eberswalde, reaching it in the evening.
Join us for an excursion to the Cistercian Chorin Abbey, one of the finest gothic buildings in Brandenburg. We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Szczecin. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Join us for an excursion to the Cistercian Chorin Abbey, one of the finest gothic buildings in Brandenburg. We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Szczecin. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
We'll set out for a guided tour of Szczecin, a port town soaked in tradition and history. This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Wolgast, reaching it in the evening.
This morning, we'll set out for a excursion to the island of Usedom. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Greifswald.Tonight's our last gala dinner and evening.
This morning, you're welcome to take part in our excursion to the island of Rügen, the biggest in Germany, famous for its historic beach resorts and its impressive steep chalky cliffs. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Stralsund. This Hanseatic town has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2002 for its stunning architecture typical of northern Germany.
After disembarking this morning, you'll be transferred by coach towards Rostock. We'll then board a ferry boat headed to Gedser (4-hour crossing). Enjoy lunch on your own today. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred by coach towards Copenhagen where you'll settle into your 4-star hotel.
We'll set out on a panoramic tour of Copenhagen. This tour will take you past the most beautiful monuments of the city all the way to the seafront from where you'll get to catch a glimpse of the statue of the Little Mermaid. Enjoy lunch on your own today. End of our services.
We'll set out on a panoramic tour of Copenhagen. This tour will take you past the most beautiful monuments of the city all the way to the seafront from where you'll get to catch a glimpse of the statue of the Little Mermaid. Enjoy lunch on your own today. End of our services.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Since 1976 CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe, and we are Europe’s largest and most experienced river cruise line. When you sail with us, you can relax and know that you will be well taken care of.
We have been privileged to take more than 200,000 passengers to the lands of their dreams, for the times of their lives. Our fleet of 30 ships will take you to your choice of dazzling riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium — to the romantic Rhine Valley, the Rhône and Saône, the Seine, the beautiful blue Danube, the Douro Valley, Venice, and more — where you can explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture. We have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of almost 1,000 people, whose conviviality, attentiveness and professionalism ensures that your voyage will be comfortable and pleasurable. Our staff and crews speak English, and many of them speak other major European languages as well. So you’ll be in the heart of European culture and charm, but you’ll always be able to find someone who understands you.
All our vessels are fully inspected on a regular basis, and are consistently renovated and upgraded to keep pace with safety standards as well as the needs of our customers. Our entire fleet is certified compliant with VERITAS global standards, a guarantee of safety and quality.
CroisiEurope’s headquarters is situated at the crossroads of Europe, in Strasbourg, France, near the banks of the Rhine. This historic, forward-thinking city is the perfect home us: we’re grounded in the past, and excited about the future. We’re an independent, family-owned business — so even though we’re the biggest and most experienced, we’re still small and friendly. We understand the personal touch.
Come aboard! We can’t wait to show you the sights of Europe.
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Imagine gliding past quaint villages, ancient hillside castles and stone forts; past sun-drenched olive groves and vineyards, snow-capped mountains and thundering gorges; under glittering night-lit bridges in exotic cities. Imagine eating first-class French cuisine while floating on a sparkling river, watching the gorgeous landscape pass by.
Envision your ship docking in the heart of a beautiful, historic European city: its treasures of art, music, food, culture, and history await your leisurely exploration.
Our trips offer you the opportunity to intimately experience the culture of a region or a country, and to visit some of Europe’s most dazzling cities and towns — in France, Spain, Italy, Germany or Belgium — in ease and comfort.
Our ship will be your floating hotel: small enough to moor at a town or city port, but large enough to provide you every amenity. The capacity of just 100 to 200 passengers allows a warm and convivial atmosphere on board, as well as the opportunity for quiet privacy and independence. The pace of our river cruises is relaxed and tranquil; the scenery is gorgeous and changes moment to moment.
And river cruising is smooth, so there’s no need to worry about seasickness. Unpack your bags, and relax and enjoy the trip.
Come sail with CroisiEurope, and discover why river cruising is the new way to travel.
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The heart and soul of CroisiEurope is European and international.
Other cruise lines may offer good food. With CroisiEurope, you’ll cruise the rivers of Europe aboard your own French restaurant.
We carefully design and plan our cuisine and menus in the exacting tradition of fine French gastronomy. Each meal on your cruise will give you a delightful experience of French haute cuisine. Our chefs have worked alongside such Michelin-starred greats as Paul Bocuse and Marc Haeberlin; CroisiEurope’s head chef, Alain Bohn, was recently nominated as a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. This esteemed French association, created 50 years ago, includes only 250 chefs worldwide.
A large number of our crew and staff speak many major European languages, so you may find yourself able to chat in Spanish, Italian, or Hungarian as well as French and English.
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European countries have long been in the forefront of eco-friendly practices, and CroisiEurope is proud to have been a pioneer in this field since well before these practices became standard. Our commitment to the environment goes far beyond legal requirements.
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What's excluded
- Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - lunch on D12, D18 and D19- transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
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- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
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