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Highlights of the Rhine and Main

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 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Amsterdam
 Cruise Finishes
Munich
8 Day Highlights of the Rhine and Main Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Holland, Germany
Cruise Line
APT
Ship
Passengers
154
Crew
60
Launched
2025
Cruise Code
EUMC08

Overview

Enjoy a meandering journey through the Netherlands and Germany aboard a luxury river cruise. Glimpse fairytale castles and quintessential German villages in absolute comfort, with all-inclusive cruising & personalised service, and ample opportunities to step ashore and explore.

Itinerary

Welcome to Amsterdam. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your ship. Stay Seven Nights: APT Solara or APT Ostara (D)

Choose how you spend today on your preferred activity. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a cheese tasting matched with wine. Alternatively, join a guided bike ride through the countryside to the village of Durgerdam before visiting the Street Art Museum. Guests travelling on spring departures can also visit Keukenhof Gardens, home to more than seven million flowering bulbs.

This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. Disembark in Andernach and enjoy a Signature Experience here. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • On a visit to Namedy Castle, wander about the impressive rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party.

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim and set out on your chosen activity. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • You might like to take a gondola ride or visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.

Step ashore in Miltenberg and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town's enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure. (B/L/D)

Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, travel to Rothenburg or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.

Sail to World Heritage-listed Bamberg, where you'll join a guided exploration with a local expert. (B/L/D)

Disembark your river ship and transfer to the airport. (B)

Life Onboard APT Solara

APT Solara
APT Solara

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All-inclusive. All taken care of.
All-inclusive. All taken care of.

From the moment you depart to the moment you return, everything you need is included in the trip price you pay. Read more

World Class Dining
World Class Dining

Experience world-class dishes featuring the finest seasonal, locally sourced produce aboard the new-generation fleet. Read more

Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Choice

Personalise your journey to suit your interest and mix and match a wide selection of cultural, culinary, historical and active experiences. Read more

Signature Experiences
Signature Experiences

These are the stand-out moments. Carefully designed to help you experience Europe in far greater depth and normally unavailable to independent travelers. Read more

Live Fully
Live Fully

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