Day 1: Make your own way to our chosen hotel in Kent with complimentary parking for the duration of your holiday.
Stay overnight and join our main coach at the hotel next morning.
Day 2: Channel crossing by ferry. Once in Calais we head for the Belgian border and on into Holland, arriving in Amsterdam to board the ship late afternoon.
Welcome cocktail and introduction to crew before dinner.
We are moored in Amsterdam overnight.
Day 3: Free time to explore Amsterdam on your own or join one of 2 optional excursions today.
- Guided visit of Amsterdam.
- Volendam – authentic Dutch village and Zaanse Schans with its windmills and traditional houses
We sail early evening and moor overnight at Wijk Bij Duurstede.
Day 4: We cruise to Rotterdam arriving around 1pm where coaches will be waiting to take you to Keukenhof Gardens. Also known as the Garden of Europe, it is one of the world's largest flower gardens and famed for its spring bulb fields.
Tonight is our Gala dinner and evening.
Day 5: A morning cruise to the beautiful city of Antwerp arriving around 2pm. A Host will be on hand for any passengers who would like to enjoy a walk in the old city.
Day 6: Enjoy a last breakfast on board in Antwerp before disembarking when our coach will be waiting to take you back to your original joining point.
Price pp includes: 1 night D/B/B in the UK, 4 nights full board river cruise including drinks, return Channel crossings and coach travel.
*CroisiEurope optional excursions for most ports can be purchased from GB Tours or on board (subject to availability)
Important Points To Note:
- All passengers are required to have travel insurance cover for this holiday.
- For information regarding the new border checks and travel authorisation requirements when travelling outside of the UK, please visit https://www.gbtours.com/information-for-travel-in-europe
- Please be aware that excursions which include walking & guided tours may often involve uneven ground (cobbled streets, etc) and steps, and therefore are not suitable for persons with mobility issues.
- CroisiEurope Cancellation Terms apply - see website https://www.gbtours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Passport required (less than 10 years old from date of travel and at least 6 months left from return date).
- Like all river cruising - the published itinerary may be changed, or elements omitted at short notice due to weather conditions affecting water levels. In the event, prior notice will be given if time allows.
Spread over three decks, its 90 cabins accommodate 180 passengers.
All cabins have ensuite bathroom with shower, towels, hairdryer, TV, telephone (for internal calls only), safe, and air-conditioning.
Main Deck Twin (Picture window, non-opening)
Middle Deck Twin (Picture window with opening panel)
Upper Deck Twin (With high French Balcony)
Main Deck Single (Picture window, non-opening)
On Board MS L’EUROPE
- Full Board – All meals included
- All drinks included (excluding specials lists)
- Welcome cocktail
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Refined French cuisine
- Gala dinner and evening
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Onboard activities
- All port fees included