Experience the Northern Rhine
17th - 25th September
FROM
¢2009
on MS A-Rosa Aqua
FRIDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER | We meet at the airport at 5.30am for our flight departing to Dusseldorf – arrival about 11.00am. Upon arriving, we will be transferred to our hotel and have some free time for personal sightseeing of the city. SATURDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER | In the morning, after breakfast, we will make our way to the port of Cologne to board the ship – MS A-Rosa Aqua. Upon embarkation we will be assigned our cabin and free time. Departure from Cologne will be late in the afternoon. SUNDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER | We enjoy our first day with breakfast. Today, we will be
sailing on Markemeer – a shallow lake between 3-5m deep in central Netherlands between North Holland, Flevoland and Ijsselmeer. We then stop at Enkhuizen located on the Markemeer, a picturesque little town that attracts thousands of tourists all year round. It has numerous historic buildings and monuments and pleasant harbour. MONDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER | Wake up and enjoy breakfast on board. This morning we wake up in Zaanstad – one of the largest municipalities made up of several towns and villages in the northern part of Netherlands. Towns included in the Zaanstad include Zaandam – the main city, Westzann, Wornmerveer, Assendeltf and Krommenie. Our next stop will be at the culture-packed capital city of Amsterdam. This enticing city is renowned for its iconic criss-crossing canals, distinctive narrow
houses and a vast range of museums including Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. The medieval centre showcases may points of interest, traditional architecture and nightlife. TUESDAY, 21ST SEPTEMBER | Breakfast on board – This day is dedicated to Rotterdam, the second largest city of Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland at the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas channel leading to Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. It is a densely inhabited city with Europe’s largest port and has a rich history. With a riverside setting, Rotterdam has it all - World class architecture, urban design, lively cultural life, maritime heritage, art, nightlife and shopping. WEDNESDAY, 22ND SEPTEMBER | We enjoy breakfast and, in the morning, we arrive in vibrant, fourth largest city in Belgium – Ghent. It is a thriving university town where one can find a rich cosmopolitan atmosphere with a small town quietness blended together. Ghent’s city centre is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city’s medieval might. The city offer impressive Gothic sites such as the cathedral of St Bavo and the Castle of the Counts, both inspiring awe. THURSDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER | After sailing through the night, we wake up in
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Port Cologne (Germany) - embarkation Passing the Markemeer /Ijsselmeer Enkhuizen (Netherlands) Zaanstad (Netherlands) Amsterdam (Netherlands) Rotterdam (Netherlands) Afternoon harbour tour Rotterdam evening passing Dutch Delta Ghent (Belgium) evening passing Westerschelde Antwerp (Belgium) harbour of Antwerp Nijmegen (Netherlands) Cologne - disembarkation after breakfast
Arrival --14:00 06:00 13:00 08:00 --07:00 -03:00 -07:00 06:00
Departure 17:00 -23:00 12:00 23:00 16:00 --18:30 -18:00 -13:00 --
Type S cabin – Deck 1 - (Fixed window) Type A cabin – Deck 1 - (Fixed window) Type C cabin – Deck 2 - (French balcony) Type D cabin – Deck 3 - (French balcony)
FRIDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER | We enjoy breakfast and our final stop will be in Nijmegen in the morning. It has a perfect position in a magnificent river landscape between the Rhine, Meuse and Waal rivers with abundant and fertile river soil. Today, one can still enjoy the Roman archaeological remains and Roman traditions in the region just like relaxing in a sauna or spa. Nijmegen also offers mountains, countryside and cultural history – museums, shops and cafes. SATURDAY, 25TH SEPTEMBER | Arrival back in Cologne, enjoy breakfast and afterwards we disembark. We then make our way to Frankfurt. Along the way, we enjoy a stop at the city of Koblenz, located on the riverbanks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Later, we proceed to Frankfurt airport to board for our flight back to Malta, departing at 6.55pm and arriving at 9.30pm.
PRICE INCLUDES ¢2009 ¢2189 ¢2519 ¢2609
Notes: French Balcony means that a railing placed directly behind the glass, meaning that one cannot step out onto a separate space. Schedule is subject to change due to weather and water levels that affect accessibilities to cities. The final day by day programme/timings will be prepared by the cruise director on board.
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another city in Belgium – Antwerp that is located on the river Scheldt linked to the North Sea by the river’s Westerchelde estuary. The city has been both economically and culturally important throughout the years. Despite many historical and severe WWII bombing, Antwerp retains an intriguing medieval heart with majestic architecture, culinary diversity, plenty of cafe-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and an impressive Cathedral.
Air Malta flights to Dusseldorf / return from Frankfurt 1 night accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Dusseldorf on Bed & Breakfast 7 nights Cruise accommodation in booked category on MS A-Rosa Aqua Full Board as from the dinner on the first day on the cruise up to and including the breakfast on the last day of itinerary Selection on high-quality beverages Free WiFi All port taxes Transfers as per itinerary Service of a tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Excursions – to be booked/paid onboard Tips to be paid onboard
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