Rhine River Cruise in Tulip Season
From $1999 (was $2249)
Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare
10 Days
Passport Required
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Vacation Package Details
Visit four of Europe’s most picturesque countries on this relaxing river cruise of the scenic Rhine. Explore ancient cities, delightful museums, sprawling flower gardens, and more, as you explore the stunning scenery surrounding one of the world’s most beautiful waterways.
Tour Includes
4 Countries- Germany
- Belgium
- France
- Netherlands
- Frankfort
- Strasburg
- Rudesheim
- Cologne
- Dusseldorf
- Amsterdam
- Brussels
- 5 Nights
- River cruise aboard the ms Beethoven
- 3 Nights
- Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy
- All meals and select drinks onboard ship
- 3 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners on land portion
- A professionally trained English-speaking local tour director who is knowledgeable of the area and will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.
- To and from your hotel room and cruise ship cabin throughout your tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.
Activity Level
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Tour Highlights
- Cruise the Rhine over 5 nights immersed in French hospitality aboard the ms Beethoven
- Travel past Roman-era vineyards on a minitrain ride through historic Rüdesheim
- Spend free time in Amsterdam, where you can travel on scenic canals and explore several of the world's leading art museums at your leisure
- Guided city tours of Frankfurt and Brussels
Mandatory Vaccinations Against COVID-19
All guests, including minors, must be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines prior to departure to participate. Guest vaccination requirements are currently for all departures until further notice. For more information visit our Travel Safe page.

*All Set Sail offers are available for all cabin types. Premium Beverage Package value at €450 per couple. Web prices reflect Instant Rebate pricing. Offers valid for new bookings only and subject to availability. Offer may be cancelled at any time. Click here to view additional offer details.
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Rhine River Cruise in Tulip Season
Tours Starts: Frankfurt, Germany
Tours Ends: Frankfurt, Germany
Day 1
Depart for Germany
Day 2
Arrive in Frankfurt
If you purchased airline tickets from YMT, a representative will welcome you at the airport and transport you to the hotel. This evening, relax on your own and get to know your fellow travelers over an included welcome dinner at your hotel, and learn about the days ahead. (D)
Intercity Frankfurt Hotel or similar
Day 3
Frankfurt City Tour, Strasbourg via Heidelberg, and Embarkation (6:00 PM)
Today begins with a guided tour of Frankfurt, a charming international city full of museums, shops, and restaurants that cater to English speakers. See Frankfurt Cathedral, a great example of Gothic Roman Catholic architecture; St. Paul's Church, where President Kennedy made a stirring speech in 1963; and the Römer, a medieval building that has served as Frankfurt’s city hall for over 600 years. Next, stop in enchanting Heidelberg for lunch on your own. Home to a beautiful baroque old town, Germany's oldest university, and the stunning Heidelberg Castle, it is one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations. We'll then continue to Strasbourg to embark the ms Beethoven. Settle in on the Beethoven and enjoy dinner onboard as you sail to Iffezheim. (B)

LIMITED TIME ONLY: Get all 4 of these excursions when you purchase our optional tour package. Please add this option at time of booking, or call to add to your existing booking. Subject to change.
Day 3 - Glass Covered River Boat Tour
Day 4 - Vineyard Mini Train & Museum of Mechanical Instruments
Day 6 - Amsterdam by Night Canal Cruiser
Day 7 - Windmill & Diamond Coach Tour
Day 4
Rüdesheim
The morning, cruise down the Rhine to Rüdesheim and discover famous Roman-era vineyards and breathtaking views of the river. In Rüdesheim, enjoy time on your own to explore the famous Drosselgasse, the central area of the city's lively Old Town. Be sure to look up at least once at the chiming bells that punctuate daily life in Rüdesheim—the town has two massive carillon bells, found in the tower of the Rüdesheimer Schloss restaurant and hotel, and in the windows of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet.
Days 5
Cologne to Düsseldorf
Today we cruise to one of Germany's most important metropolitan regions, Cologne. We set out to discover the city before continuing to Düsseldorf, the City of Fashion. Look for the Rhine Tower—the world's largest digital clock— and the famous Königsallee.
Day 6
Düsseldorf to Amsterdam
Today we continue from Düsseldorf to the magical city of Amsterdam. Discover the charm of the renowned Amsterdam canals, which provide an ideal vantage point to see the city's wonderful architecture. There are four large canals surrounding the center—the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Singel canals. The Singel river was transformed into a canal in the 14th century to become part of the city's defensive belt, while the other three were conceived at the beginning of the Golden Age as a means to expand the city. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is widely considered to be one of Europe’s most sophisticated cities.
Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world thanks in large part to how it celebrates its past. For a perfect example, look no further than the De Gooyer Windmill, which at 87 feet is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands. It is the last of a large group of corn mills built between the 17th and the end of the 19th centuries on the bastions of the city walls. In addition, Amsterdam has a bustling Diamond District, the famous Bloemenmarkt floating flower market, one of the most fragrant places in Amsterdam thanks to its thousands of blooms. Included in your tour is a visit to the 79-acre Keukenhof flower garden, where you will enjoy the sights and scents of tulips in bloom. Amsterdam is also the ultimate destination for art lovers—during your free time here, perhaps visit some of the museums devoted to Vincent van Gogh, modern street art, and contemporary art. Be sure not to miss one of the finest museums in the world, the 200-year-old Rijksmuseum. It is overflowing with spectacular pieces, including works from Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, and of course, van Gogh.
Day 8
Disembarkation in Amsterdam and Brussels City Tour (9:00 AM)
Disembark in Amsterdam this morning and travel to Brussels for an included tour of its most famous landmarks. Explore highlights like the historic Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, and cultural institutions such as La Monnaie and the Royal Museums of Art and History. Boasting cafes, museums, flower markets, and historic buildings, Brussels is a fantastic city to explore. Let your mind wander as you take in one of Europe’s most welcoming capitals. (D)
Bedford Hotel or similar
Day 9
Cologne City Tour and Frankfurt
Today we discover Cologne on another guided tour, a former Roman province and influential medieval and Renaissance era trade base that was nearly wiped out during WWII. Virtually all of the city's buildings were built after the war, and the landscape is characterized by simple and modest post-war buildings, with just a few pre-war buildings that were either rebuilt or miraculously untouched during Allied air raids. Don’t miss the spectacularly spired Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Germany’s most visited landmark. In addition, we recommend partaking in Kölsch, Cologne’s official beer, served in a traditional 200ml glass, called a Stangen, while you’re here. “Zum wohl” means “to your health,” and is a very common toast. We then continue to Frankfurt, where your evening ends with an included farewell dinner. (B, D)
Intercity Frankfurt Airport or similar
Day 10
Depart for Home B
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

Porthole Cabin
AMMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi

Picture Window Cabin
AMMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi

French Balcony Cabin
AMMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi

CroisiEurope Beethoven Deck Plans
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