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Cruise along the South
North Axis from Arles to Amsterdam
Tour Description:
Let yourself be tempted by this charming cruise along two mythical rivers, the Rhone and the Rhine. From the France via Germany to Netherlands you will enjoy 11 unforgettable days. Discover Arles and Avignon, two UNESCO World Heritage cities willing to retale their history through pleasant walks or bike rides. Visit also Mainz with its cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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Destination & Sightseeing ITINERARY
ITINERARYARLES
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. In the evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Arles, a highly cultural town enriched with vestiges from the Roman Empire.
ARLES - PORT SAINT LOUIS - MARTIGUES(1)
Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals.DISCOVERY: Discovery in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.The afternoon will be spent cruising to Martigues. Enjoy some free time exploring the city on your own before we set off once again for Arles.
ARLES - VIVIERS
Join us for the excursion for both packages: Discover the Baux-de-Provence.This afternoon will be spent cruising to Viviers.
VIVIERS - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE
This morning will be spent cruising to La Voulte.Join us on an excursion for both packages: Discover the Vercors and taste the famous Clairette de Die*.Tonight is our gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Lyon.
LYON - BASEL
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking in Lyon and travel by coach to Basel. Lunch on the journey.Passengers are welcome to board our ship a. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.
BREISACH
This afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2).Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
BREISACH - STRASBOURG
We'll arrive in Strasbourg early this afternoon. Excursion for both packages: Boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral.Enjoy an evening of dancing as our ship starts sailing towards Mainz.
MAINZ - KOBLENZ
Join us for the excursion proposed: Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum (closed on Mondays.)We'll return on board and cruise up the most beautiful part of the Rhine River towards Koblenz, passing numerous castles as well as the infamous Lorelei Rock along the way. This evening, join our hostess for a tour of the city.
KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF
We'll depart for Cologne, reaching it later this morning. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne on foot. Our tour will allow you to wonder at the majestic cathedral, the old town as well as the famous Fragrance Museum (exterior only.) Enjoy time at leisure in the city before we head back to the ship in Düsseldorf by coach. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
DÜSSELDORF - XANTEN - NIJMEGEN
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem. Meanwhile, our ship cruises towards Nijmegen where we'll board it again after our tour. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
