16 Day Tastes of Holland with Rhine River Cruise - Amsterdam to Basel Monarch Princess
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- Day 1DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for the NetherlandsTue, Sep 16, 2025Depart for the Netherlands
- Day 2DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Amsterdam, Transfer to UtrechtWed, Sep 17, 2025
Arrive in Amsterdam, known for its historic canals, gabled buildings, and artistic heritage. Transfer to your hotel in Utrecht and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Utrecht - Day 3DAY 3, Thursday - Utrecht Walking Tour with CruiseThu, Sep 18, 2025
This morning, take a walking tour of Utrecht. Begin in the heart of the city and admire the iconic landmarks such as the Dom Tower, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands and the tranquil Oudegrachr (Old Canal) lined with quaint wharf cellars and colorful terraces. Continue to St. Martin's Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that dominates the city skyline and learn about the history of Utrecht's medieval past. Next, embark on a boat cruise along the canals to experience Utrecht from a different perspective. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast - Day 4DAY 4, Friday - Amsterdam Tour & Canal Cruise, Optional Amsterdam City Walk with DinnerFri, Sep 19, 2025
Depart Utrecht and travel north to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, begin your panoramic tour of Amsterdam. View the famous Rijksmuseum, the historic Heineken Brewery, and the former Jewish district with its 17th century Portuguese Synagogue. Afterward, board a glass-top boat for a cruise of the winding canals for an up-close view of stately historic mansions, and 16th century gabled merchant houses. Free time to explore or join the optional Amsterdam City Walk with dinner. Take a guided walk through the neighborhood where Rembrandt van Rijn lived and worked. View Zuiderkerk (South Church), where his children were baptized and buried and walk by his former home, now a museum. Conclude with dinner in a traditional Dutch restaurant, with drinks included. Arrive in Utrecht in late evening
Optional: Amsterdam City Walk with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast - Day 5DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Utrecht or Optional Delta Works & RotterdamSat, Sep 20, 2025
Today is free to explore Utrecht at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Delta Works & Rotterdam Tour. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Delta Works, a testament to Dutch ingenuity in water management and flood protection. Taking 30 years to complete, the storm flood barrier, almost six miles long, is designed to protect the low-lying Netherlands from the threat of flooding. Learn about the history and technology behind these engineering marvels. Spend free time to sample local specialties for lunch. In the afternoon, journey to Rotterdam a bustling port city. Arrive in time for lunch on your own, an opportunity to sample local specialties. In the afternoon, Embark on a city tour and view iconic landmarks such as the Cube Houses, Markthal, and Erasmus Bridge
Optional: Delta Works & Rotterdam
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast - Day 6DAY 6, Sunday - Madurodam Tour*, or Keukenhof Gardens Tour*Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Your day of exploration begins with a scenic drive to The Hague. Take a panoramic tour of the city and view the Binnenhof, home to the Dutch Parliament and majestic Peace Palace. Next, visit Madurodam, a delightful miniature park. Explore the intricately detailed replicas of famous buildings, bridges, and landmarks from across the Netherlands, all meticulously crafted with precision. Admire the miniature versions of Amsterdam's canals, windmills, and tulip fields and discover interactive exhibits that showcase the country's rich history, culture, and innovation. Continue onwards to Delft, known for its world-famous Delftware pottery. Take an orientation walk and spend free time to explore the city on your own. Afterward, return to Utrecht. In season (weather dependent) between mid-March to mid-May, the Madurodam tour is replaced with the Keukenhof Gardens Tour. Explore the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, the largest and most spectacular flower gardens in the world. On the way back to Utrecht, stop in The Hague for a panoramic tour, followed by Delft, known for its world-famous-Delftware pottery
*Keukenhof Gardens Tour operates March 20-May 11 and the Madurodam Tour operates May 12-Mar 19.
** The sightseeing might change when Keukenhof Gardens tour is offered
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast - Day 7DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Utrecht or Optional Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Windmills with LunchMon, Sep 22, 2025
Spend the day at leisure or choose the optional Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Windmills with lunch. This excursion takes you through the countryside to the edge of the river Zaan, where you will visit the windmill village Zaanse Schans, with its characteristic green wooden houses. At the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. Today there are only five left. Next, head to the fishing village of Volendam on the old Zuiderzee. Visit a historic windmill and watch a clog making demonstration. Next, tour a cheese farm and learn about the craft of Dutch cheese making. Explore Voledam with its maze of small streets and picturesque harbor before driving back to Utrecht
Optional: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Windmills with lunch
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast - Day 8DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Utrecht or Optional Giethoorn City Tour & Kröller-Müller MuseumTue, Sep 23, 2025
On your last day at leisure in Utrecht, join the optional Giethoorn City Tour & Kröller-Müller Museum. Travel to the Dutch fairytale village of Giethoorn, often referred to as the "Venice of the Netherlands." Embark on a scenic boat ride through its tranquil canals and admire cottages with thatched roofs, quaint bridges, and colorful gardens. Journey onwards to the renowned Kröller-Müller Museum, set within Hoge Veluwe National Park. Discover a treasure trove of art spanning centuries, including the world's second largest Van Gogh collection. Marvel at iconic masterpieces such as "The Potato Eaters," and "Sunflowers." Wander through the sculpture garden and later arrive in Utrecht in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Giethoorn City Tour & Kröller-Müller Museum
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 9DAY 9, Wednesday - Transfer to Amsterdam, Cruise EmbarkationWed, Sep 24, 2025This morning, depart Utrecht and transfer to the port in Amsterdam. Embarkation will begin at 2 PM. After arrival formalities, rest and relax on board. This evening, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 10DAY 10, Thursday - Amsterdam City Tour & Afternoon CruisingThu, Sep 25, 2025Today's panoramic tour of 700-year-old Amsterdam introduces you to both the old and the new sections of this city. View Amsterdam's port, one of the main harbors of Dutch East India Company during the Golden Age. Continue to the former Jewish quarter with its 17th century Portuguese Synagogue, and National Holocaust Names Memorial. Pass by the 19th century neighborhood with its classic architecture, museums, and lively squares. Then, board a glass-top boat, and cruise the winding canals for an up-close view of the stately historic homes, 16th century warehouses, and charming churches with striking bell towers. Rejoin the ship for lunch on board. This afternoon, cruise south for Germany
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 11DAY 11, Friday - Cologne City TourFri, Sep 26, 2025Cruise on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, one of Germany's largest cities and capital of the Rhineland, arriving as you savor lunch on board. Your walking tour of the city is highlighted by the soaring, twin-steeple Gothic cathedral that is the geographical and spiritual heart of the city. Known for its vibrant art scene, Cologne abounds with cafes, galleries, shops, and taverns. After dinner on board, time to explore Cologne's vibrant nightlife before setting sail
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 12DAY 12, Saturday - Morning in Koblenz & Afternoon CruisingSat, Sep 27, 2025The ship docks this morning in Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Join a walking tour this morning and free time to explore the Romanesque architecture and imposing defensive towers of this 2000-year old city. Or, join the optional tour to the dramatic Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that's never been destroyed and has been continuously occupied for over 700 years. At noon, set sail and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board, taking in the spectacular vistas as the ship sails past castles perched on lofty cliffs, terraced vineyards, and tiny villages. Pass the mighty Lorelei Rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine rising vertically from the waters, named for the siren "Lorelei" who bewitched sailors passing by. This evening, arrive in Rüdesheim, a lively village in the heart of the Rhine. After dinner, perhaps stroll along the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 13DAY 13, Sunday - Morning Cruising & Afternoon in SpeyerSun, Sep 28, 2025Today, continue sailing towards Speyer. The ship will make a stop, where passengers may depart for the optional tour to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany and inspiration for some of the world's greatest writers and artists. Tour the city and view the ruins of 12th century Heidelberg Castle before returning to the ship in Speyer. In the afternoon, stroll the lanes of this picturesque city founded by the Romans, with its prized red sandstone cathedral named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, the ship sails for Strasbourg
Optional: Heidelberg City Tour (AM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 14DAY 14, Monday - Strasbourg City TourMon, Sep 29, 2025A lovely day awaits you in the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, situated on the border of France and Germany, blending the cultures of both countries. Discover Strasbourg on the tour highlighting the city's center, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of special note is the stunning Gothic Cathedral, an exquisite example of late Gothic architecture that houses one of the finest astronomical clocks in existence. See the magical La Petite France district, home to quaint shops and charming bistros, Place Kleber, a large historic square in the center of the city and Place Gutenberg, dedicated to the inventor of the printing press. This evening, return to the ship as you sail towards Breisach in the Rhine Valley
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 15DAY 15, Tuesday - Breisach Walking TourTue, Sep 30, 2025Arrive this morning in the small city of Breisach that dates back over 4,000 years. On your walking tour along the cobbled streets lined with pastel-painted houses, it's hard to believe this town was mostly destroyed in WWII and then totally restored. View the towering Romanesque and Gothic St. Stephansmunster Cathedral, a highlight of the city. After lunch set sail for Basel. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Cruise Director
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 16DAY 16, Wednesday - Depart SwitzerlandWed, Oct 01, 2025This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport in Basel for your departure flight. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 AM
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European river cruising has gained in popularity for very good reason. It's a relaxing and convenient way to experience Europe while enjoying the comfort of a deluxe ship. However, before making the decision to reserve your vacation, please be aware of potential conditions which may impact your cruise. While most of the time river cruises operate exactly as planned, weather conditions may result in high or low water levels which impact a ship's itinerary and, on occasion, render a ship unable to sail at all. On very rare occasions, other events such as heavy fog, a damaged lock, or an incapacitated vessel blocking the river, may impact a sailing. These events typically occur with little or no notice. In the event that a cruise is partially or completely impacted, the itinerary will be operated by deluxe motor coach, accompanied by a Tour Manager, with overnights in hotels. When the option exists, the operator will "swap ships" with another vessel sailing in the opposite direction, retaining the sailing experience. Crew, ship and cabin configuration may differ. The itinerary will include as many of the originally scheduled sightseeing features as possible, considering the travel time and distances required, as well as meals. While it is not possible to recreate the more leisurely comforts of sailings, we will endeavor to provide a comparable itinerary. These alternative services will be provided at no additional charge. †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates Not Included: Passengers returning from Basel on Day 16 should select flights that depart no earlier than 10 AM. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. There are no elevators or chair lifts on board. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information. While sailing with Monarch Cruises, passengers are subject to the cruise's Terms & Conditions which can be viewed at: . Know Before You Book - High & Low Water European river cruising has gained in popularity for very good reason. It's a relaxing and convenient way to experience Europe while enjoying the comfort of a deluxe ship. However, before making the decision to reserve your vacation, please be aware of potential conditions which may impact your cruise. While most of the time river cruises operate exactly as planned, weather conditions may result in high or low water levels which impact a ship's itinerary and, on occasion, render a ship unable to sail at all. On very rare occasions, other events such as heavy fog, a damaged lock, or an incapacitated vessel blocking the river, may impact a sailing. These events typically occur with little or no notice. In the event that a cruise is partially or completely impacted, the itinerary will be operated by deluxe motor coach, accompanied by a Tour Manager, with overnights in hotels. When the option exists, the operator will "swap ships" with another vessel sailing in the opposite direction, retaining the sailing experience. Crew, ship and cabin configuration may differ. The itinerary will include as many of the originally scheduled sightseeing features as possible, considering the travel time and distances required, as well as meals. While it is not possible to recreate the more leisurely comforts of sailings, we will endeavor to provide a comparable itinerary. These alternative services will be provided at no additional charge. Please note that the following inclusions may contain items that are only applicable when you purchase Land & Air. The brochure prices below are for Land Only - call us for our best deal.
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