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Relax and recharge on this invigorating jaunt along the Lower Rhine from North Holland to Germany. You`ll cruise in total luxury, with the services of a personal Butler, relaxing spa services, and onboard amenities like a Fitness Center and counter-current pool. Embark in the Netherlands’ dazzling capital of Amsterdam, a once tiny fishing village that grew into a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age. Then, experience the best of each port daily, including the thousand-year-old South Holland garrison town of Gorinchem, the country`s largest fully intact fortified city; Arnhem, forever tied to its turbulent WWII past; and ancient Nijmegen, which dates back to Roman times. Disembark in Germany’s bustling city of Düsseldorf, home to a marvelous Rococo castle and captivating Old Town.
Capital of the Netherlands, the magical Venice of the North is famous for its dazzling Golden Age of power and wealth during the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, it is a bustling wonderland of things to see and do. No visit is complete without a cruise along the intricate network of more than 62 miles (100 km) of canals and time with the Dutch masters at the renowned Rijksmuseum. Other highlights include the Royal Palace, Anne Frank House, lavish 17th-century canal homes, Heineken Beer Experience, and the infamous red-light district!
Founded by fishermen and farmers in 1000 AD, the walled South Holland town of Gorinchem is a true gem! Its highlights include the legendary medieval Blue Tower, the last remaining city gate, the Great Church and St. John's Tower, and authentic working windmills. It's also home to the Hendrick Hamel Museum, which chronicles the Dutch East India Company accountant's shipwreck, lengthy imprisonment in Korea, and daring escape. From the experience, Hamel wrote the first Western account of Korea in the 17th century.
A historic city in the eastern Netherlands, Arnhem is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and scenic location along the Rhine River. Must-see sites for WWII enthusiasts include the John Frost Bridge, Eusebius Church, and the Museum Arnhem. The city is also home to the Netherlands Open Air Museum, a showcase of regional cultural history, and an assortment of wonderful hiking and biking trails through the nearby forests and hills.
One of the Netherlands' oldest cities, Nijmegen recently celebrated its 2,000th birthday! Located near the German border, it was the first Dutch city to fall into German hands during WWII and heavy bombings left Nijmegen with few remaining historic buildings. Among its treasures, though, are Valkhof Park, site of a palace ruin whose construction was started by Charlemagne in the 8th century; the 16-sided Sint Nicolaas Chapel; and De Waagh (weigh house), built in 1612 in the Dutch Renaissance style and still sporting a huge set of scales hanging inside the building.
Proud international hub of business and finance, Düsseldorf is ranked the sixth-most-livable city in the world, but it wasn't always this way. It started as the marshland home of Germanic tribes before small farming and fishing settlements began cropping up in the 7th century. Today's highlights include the harbor, Gothic St. Lambertus Church with its twisted tower, the palace tower, and Germany's oldest inland navigation museum. Meanwhile, the 200-year Altbier tradition makes a taste of the copper-colored brew feel like sipping a piece of history.