Frisia and Groningen
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an 8-day tour that takes you through the heart of Germany and the Netherlands. Starting in the bustling city of Cologne, you'll journey through charming towns, picturesque villages, and vibrant cities. Explore the beauty of Giethoorn, the history of Groningen, the charm of Sneek, and the grandeur of Nijmegen. Enjoy excursions to Papenburg and Meyer Werft, Leeuwarden/Friesia, an orchid farm, and the stunning palace gardens Het Loo. This multi-day tour is a perfect blend of city exploration, cultural immersion, and natural beauty. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a city explorer, this tour has something for everyone.
Included
full board including breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner
afternoon tea/coffee/cake alternating with
midnight snack according to excursion program
soup at embarkation
welcome and farewell cocktail
from breakfast to dinner free coffee/tea/water for take away,
a self-service tea/coffee station is available
welcome and gala dinner
river cruise with DCS Amethyst Classic
accommodation in the booked category
DCS cruise director
entertainment on board, for instance apple strudel presentation, bingo, etc.
daily music program at the panorama bar
use of the ship facilities such as wellness area with indoor pool,
sauna and relaxing chairs, sun loungers
porterage pier - cabin - pier
embarkation and disembarkation fees, all port and lock fees
Map
Attractions
Burcht Wedde
Oranjepark
National Museum Paleis het LooDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Cologne Departure
- Cologne - Arrival day
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Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Cologne. Embarkation starts at 15:00, and we set sail at 16:00. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
Day 2 – Day 2: Lemmer and Giethoorn Excursion
- Lemmer
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Arrive in the charming town of Lemmer at 14:00. From here, embark on an exciting excursion to the picturesque village of Giethoorn. We return to Lemmer at 22:00.
Day 3 – Day 3: Groningen City and Grachten Tour
- Groningen
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Arrive in Groningen at 10:00. Explore the city's rich history and beautiful canals on a City and Grachten tour.
Day 4 – Day 4: Groningen to Sneek via Papenburg and Meyer Werft
- Groningen
- Súdwest-Fryslân
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- Burcht Wedde
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Depart Groningen at 09:00 for an excursion to Papenburg and Meyer Werft. Arrive in Sneek at 18:00, where our excursion guests will rejoin us.
Day 5 – Day 5: Sneek to Kampen via Leeuwarden/Friesia and Lemmer
- Súdwest-Fryslân
- Lemmer
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Depart Sneek at 10:00 for an excursion to Leeuwarden/Friesia. We then head to Lemmer, arriving at 12:30, before setting off for Kampen, where we arrive at 17:00.
Day 6 – Day 6: Kampen to Deventer via Orchid Farm and Palace Gardens Het Loo
- Deventer
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- Oranjepark
- National Museum Paleis het Loo
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Depart Kampen at 13:30 for a visit to an orchid farm and the stunning palace gardens Het Loo. We then head to Deventer, arriving at 18:00.
Day 7 – Day 7: Nijmegen Walking Tour
- Nijmegen
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Arrive in Nijmegen at 07:00. Discover the city's charm on a walking tour before we depart at 14:00.
Day 8 – Day 8: Return to Cologne
- Cologne - Departure day
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Arrive back in Cologne at 08:00. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye and disembark, taking with you a lifetime of memories.
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