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9 Day Christmas River Cruise - Frankfurt to Amsterdam tour

Amsterdam Dusseldorf 9 Day Christmas River Cruise - Frankfurt to Amsterdam Trip

9 Day Christmas River Cruise - Frankfurt to Amsterdam

By Gate 1 Travel

3.7 . Great

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Travel Style: Mixed

Physical Level: Moderate

Lodging Level: Comfort (4*)

9 days

From: $ 3,849 $ 428 / day

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Enjoy Christmas-themed entertainment onboard
Explore Frankfurt, a city of contrasts with both modern and historical influences
Cruise the Rhine in Mainz with stunning vistas of hilltop castles and villages
Visit Koblenz, located at the confluence of the "German Corner" where the Rhine & Moselle Rivers meet
Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland
See symbolic Rheinturm Tower in Dusseldorf, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city
In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals

Short Description

7 Cruise

Style Group tour

Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights

Lodging Level Comfort (4*)

Flight & Transport Inclusions All internal ground transport

Start City N/A

End City N/A

Theme

Cultural 50 plus

Destinations

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Attractions & Cities Visited

Amsterdam Dusseldorf Frankfurt

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Germany

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Frankfurt, Cruise Embarkation
Arrive in Frankfurt and transfer to the port. Embarkation begins at 2 PM. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. This evening, meet your Cruise Director, and enjoy a gala Welcome Dinner as it sets the festive mood for your delightful river cruise
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Frankfurt City Tour & Christmas Market
This morning, take a walking tour of the city with your local guide. Frankfurt is home of the European Central Bank and financial heart of Germany. Situated on the banks of the River Main, Frankfurt is a city of contrasts. Its famous modern skyline is a striking backdrop of the historical town center, or Römerberg, where you'll find wonderful examples of traditional half-timbered houses. Spend the afternoon at the Frankfurt Christmas Market. Held for over 600 years, this traditional market is the highlight of the holiday season. A variety of stalls feature unique decorations and holiday gifts. A visit to the market is not complete without a glass of mulled wine and some local delicacies
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Monday - Mainz City Tour
This afternoon, explore the city of Mainz. Founded by the Romans, the city is one of Germany's oldest cities with a history spanning almost 2000 years. Walk through the restored historic center, site of the market square
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Koblenz City Tour
Continue cruising this morning, and take in the tranquil scenery of the iconic Rhine River. Upon arrival to Koblenz in the early afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour of the city. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, French influence is evident in the architecture and culture of the area
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Wednesday - Cologne City Tour
Depart for dynamic Cologne, with its 2000 year-old history, often called the capital of the Rhineland. Embark on a walking tour of the city, most famous for its Roman origins. Linger at the striking 13th century Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its soaring twin spires. Known for its vibrant art scene, Cologne abounds with cafes, galleries, shops and taverns. In the evening, enjoy some well known Christmas tunes, by a popular local artist
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7, Thursday - Dusseldorf City Tour
Admire the quaint scenery along the banks of the Rhine River, before arriving in Dusseldorf this morning. Dusseldorf is a bustling city, with more than 100 galleries and numerous museums, a renowned opera house and famous for its carnival, nightlife and shopping. See symbolic Rheinturm Tower, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Friday - Amsterdam City Tour
Experience Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands with its renowned museums and historical sites. Board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals for an up-close view of the stately historical homes, 16th century warehouses and charming churches. Continue on foot to view the Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square and the Dutch National Museum dedicated as a memorial to victims of WWII. Rejoin the ship for lunch on board and spend a leisurely afternoon in Amsterdam. Your final night aboard the Monarch Princess is marked by a festive Farewell Dinner and local entertainment. Share wonderful memories of your cruise with your Tour Manager and newfound friends
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - Depart The Netherlands
This morning transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your departure flight. The airport is approximately a 30 minute drive from the port. Disembarkation with end at 9:30 AM
Meals: Breakfast

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Poor customer service

2.0

Joyce Toler

December 2023

It has been about 7.5 years since I traveled with Gate 1 Travel. In the past, customer service was exceptionally great! Now I am appauded with the unprofessional and uncaring “attitude” demonstrated by Supervisors. What I surmised by the comments expressed is that it is my problem so do not bother me. Sure, I acknowledge that life is imperfect. However, where does empathy and compassion come into the professional world? When a customer states a concern and requests assistance, it soothes the complexion of the customer’s experience by possibly using statements such as “ I know you are stressed about the matter. Sorry that you are having to deal with this matter 8 days before departure. I will try to contact another person who can better help you.” These Supervisors present to be bothered by having to listen to my complaint and concern. They do not care if I am unable to go on my trip. Despite being advised that someone will call me today, I doubt that I will hear from someone. I was informed to contact them via Contact Us email. Well, I have tried that before but I only get a response 50% of the time. Then there are the representatives in the Philippines who do not know what they are doing. I end up calling back Gate 1 Travel and request to talk with a Supervisor. When I ask for the name of a person in management in order to write a letter about how Gate 1 Travel personnel has diminished the quality of service, not one Gate 1 employee will disclose the name of a professional in upper management. I find that odd.

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Shelley Anne Talla

November 2023

I already wrote a couple of bad reviews during my last trip to Mexico with Gate 1 Discovery Tours—my aunt and her husband from Texas is currently doing the very same 13 Day Mexico Mayan and Aztec Illumination Tour two weeks after we did ours, and it was just confirmed based on the same Xochimilco tour that they took on their first day that alcoholic beverages and Mariachi Band was included in Gate 1 Budget during the boat tour but our tour manager and guide, MANUEL JURADO, decided it would be better for him to pocket the money that was supposed to be spent on our group to make our discovery tour with Gate 1 experience more enjoyable and memorable! This was based on the photographs provided by my aunt and uncle! Furthermore, I was just informed that water, coffee and tea were provided during lunch and dinner aside from one alcoholic beverages or juices.

The very bad experience we had on our most recent trip to Mexico was because of the third party tour company and tour manager that Gate 1 employed—for a big company like Gate 1, offering travels all over the world, this Mexico trip being our 9th with them, I expected more! The tour manager’s actions is a reflection of how bad Gate 1 was with regards to their travel quality control. They should check each hotels, restaurants, foods, and activities before going to any third party tour companies!

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Awesome Kenya Safari

5.0

Kathy Jankowski

November 2023

Christopher Musyoka was an outstanding tour guide, who went the extra mile for us. We saw all the animals we wanted to see. He was always concerned for our safety and comfort. The accommodations were outstanding! I only wish he would have been accessible during our stay the Ark! Thank you again, Gate 1, for a wonderful experience!

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Update to my earlier review - Stay away from Gate1 until they change their ways

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John Flick

November 2023

Our first trips with Gate 1 were great. The tour guides really took care of us and we didn't spend excessive time on the bus. Our latest tour to Greece was awful. The tour director did not communicate well. Telling us we would have a free lunch - when she meant to say we would be free for lunch on our own. We found out after we had to pay for the meal. Our hotel in Mykonos had a large pool of water in the bathroom. It was coming from the room above and there was black mold on the ceiling. It was reported (twice) and the solution was to give us more towels to place on the floor. Nobody seemed to care about the mold. One hotel didn't have hot water for the showers. This was reported to the front desk and the tour director. Writing to Gate 1 did no good. They send their generic "thank you for your input" email and nothing gets done - even when you ask them to call you. I assume they have changed management since our first trips and no longer care about the travelers as long as they get their money. Finally got a response from Gate1. The hotel with cold showers said it was never reported. The hotel with the mold and wet floor said they offered to move us to a different room. That never happened - they gave us lots of towels to soak up the water. Gate1 offered us $100 off of our next trip.

Gate 1 replied with another "customer service will contact you" message. To date that has not happened. Horrible company and horrible customer service!!

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Just finished an amazing safari in…

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Diane Smith

November 2023

Just finished an amazing safari in Kenya with Gate 1.This tour was so special due to our Tour Director Christopher Musyoka .He was professional, knowledgeable and very organized with a great sense of humor. He went above and beyond as a Tour guide ( Gate 1 is so lucky to have him). Diane S

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Shelley Anne Talla

November 2023

There is a huge, huge misrepresentations by Gate 1 Travel on their 13 days Mexico’s Mayan and Aztec Illumination Tour—first and foremost, there is nothing worthy, whether of our time and of our money, on discovery tours that should have been included.

Food was so mediocre that you’ll have upset stomach almost everyday that lunch was included. You will be left hungry after a very long drive because dinner was never included on most days.

Also, after 9 tours with Gate 1, mostly Discovery Tour because Gate 1 advertised “First Class Accommodations & Discovery Tours”, this is the very first Discovery Tour we had that never included water with lunch or dinner, and coffees and teas after lunch or dinner. When we asked our guide, Manuel Jurado, he said, we can have water and coffees and teas, just don’t tell the other guests because it is not on his budget.

Guide skipped the Nacional Palace so there’s no Murals by Diego Rivera. Hotel in Veracruz was so filthy that you would not be able to shower comfortably, nor sleep on the bed without getting an itch. La Venta Park was infested with mosquitoes that the short visit that they included made it very very uncomfortable. Museum in Palenque is closed for renovations—

There is nothing in the itineraries that explains all day drives to each places mentioned—arriving late that there’s really no other point in including the places because all you’ll do is have dinner and go to sleep for the next day’s long drive again.

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Flight & Transport Inclusions

All internal ground transport

Group Size

Small Group - 24 max

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Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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Not Included: Optional shore excursions and gratuities.

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9 Day Christmas River Cruise - Frankfurt to Amsterdam

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9 Day Christmas River Cruise - Frankfurt to Amsterdam

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Poor customer service

I already wrote a couple of bad reviews…

Awesome Kenya Safari

Update to my earlier review - Stay away from Gate1 until they change their ways

Just finished an amazing safari in…

Gate 1Travel’s Misrepresentations

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