Travel into the heart of Europe, experience the romance of the Rhine. Venture to the port city of Amsterdam to embark on your luxury all-inclusive cruise through beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Explore the many exhibits showcasing green solutions designed to make cities more fun, liveable and sustainable. It promises to be a multi-sensory experience like no other. An encyclopedia of exotic plants, innovative architecture, panoramic cable car rides and intriguing infrastructure created entirely from waste flows, there is much to look forward to at Floriade Expo 2022. Delight in the charm of Cochem,...read more visit Koblenz, explore Baden-Baden and take in Strasbourg. End your journey in Switzerland, arguably one of the most picturesque countries in the world.
Itinerary
With an abundance of glorious green parklands, a higher number of bicycles than inhabitants and a deep rooted love of nature the city of Amsterdam is the perfect location for the Floriade expo 2022. Held every 10 years, Floriade 2022 is looking to the future and exploring unique ways of creating a sustainable green world.
Today is your day to explore. Set just outside the city in Almere today you will have ample time to wander the exhibitions and stalls of Floriade 2022. Learn about techniques and inspirational ideas that are set to change the world as we move towards a greener future. (B)
Spend the morning at leisure exploring everything Amsterdam has to offer before transferring to your Scenic Space Ship where you will be welcomed on board by our friendly crew. (B)
Freechoice: Explore Amsterdam on a guided walking tour pausing along the way to sample the Dutch favourite, herring. Or cruise the iconic canals that have made Amsterdam world famous. Alternatively, if you’re feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour or, discover charming Volendam, with its unusual raised homes and quaint wooden church, before heading to the equally charming village of Edam. (B/L/D)
Freechoice: Enjoy a scenic ride on the oldest cog railway in Germany and discover splendid Drachenburg Castle, or stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral. Alternatively, stay on board for a beer tasting, or learn the history of one of the city’s most famous namesake, Eau de Cologne on a guided tour. (B/L/D)
Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Koblenz, straddling two of Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Alternatively, discover Cochem – a true medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River. Cochem will make you feel as if you’re stepping straight into a fairytale and you’ll be able to explore this charming city on a guided tour including a visit to Reichsburg Castle. Alternatively, visit a local winery and sample some of the fine wines of this region. (B/L/D)
Freechoice: Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg, where you’ll visit Heidelberg’s Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Or join a guide for an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by leisure time. Enrich: Enjoy a private evening concert at a fine Baroque palace. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other and a chance to create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. (B/L/D)
Arrive in charming Baden Baden, a spa town famous for its Roman baths. Freechoice: Join your local guide on a tour of this picturesque town and tour the ruins of the Roman baths that have made this city famous, or take an active hike to Hohenbaden Castle. Alternatively, visit the Mercedes-Benz factory, or enjoy a visit to a thermal spa. (B/L/D)
Freechoice: Visit Strasbourg, discover La Petite France and stroll through the Old Town with its half-timbered houses and distinctive Alsatian winstubs. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace and sample some of the best wines the region has to offer. Or explore the Black Forest region during a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum. (B/L/D)
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Zurich Airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking a lifetime of wonderful memories with you. Please schedule flights to depart Basel after 10am, and Zurich after 11.30am. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. (B)
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