Explore the Land of Fire and Ice on an exhilarating roundtrip cruise from Rotterdam. Glide through picturesque fjords and polar icecap, soak in Reykjavík overnight, view Scottish castles and craggy coastlines galore.
Experience the finest Europe has to offer as you take to the stage with Viennese Waltz dance lessons in Vienna, lose yourself on the Romantic Road in Rothenburg and satisfy your appetite in Hungary with a fine dining dinner cruise in Budapest. Led by local experts, your experience will rival the aristocrats of yesteryear in the famed Carinthian Lake District. After checking in at your exclusive, private boat access hotel, dinner is served at La Fenice before twilight night caps at Café Florian—the premier cocktail bar in Venice. Sample a little pomp and circumstance with the Bavarian grandeur of Germany's Würzburg Residenz and in Vienna, tread in the footsteps of your local Travel Director with a chance to take a private tour of Maria Theresa's awesome Schönbrunn Palace.
Your fly, cruise and tour package includes:
- Economy class fight to Amsterdam, return from Venice
- 3 nights accommodation in Rotterdam including breakfast
- Private transfer from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
- 21 night Norway & Iceland cruise onboard Zuiderdam, Rotterdam return
- All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
- A wide range of activities & entertainment onboard
- Port charges & prepaid gratuities onboard your cruise
- 9 night European Rhapsody Tour by Insight Vacations, Amsterdam to Venice
- Includes 9 nights accommodation in stylish hand-picked hotels
- 9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners with Wine
- Unique Insight experiences and Make Travel Matter experiences
***Rate is based on twin share for travel 8 June to 11 July 2023***
Norway & Iceland Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Destination |
Arrive |
Depart |
11 June 2023 |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
|
5pm |
12 June 2023 |
Dover, England |
7am |
5pm |
13 June 2023 |
Scenic cruising Hardangerfjord |
|
|
14 June 2023 |
Bergen, Norway |
7am |
5pm |
15 June 2023 |
Molde, Norway |
8am |
5pm |
16-17 June 2023 |
At Sea |
|
|
18 June 2023 |
Longyearbyen, Norway |
9am |
6pm |
19 June 2023 |
Scenic cruising Liefdefd Fjord |
11am |
12pm |
19 June 2023 |
Scenic cruising Polar Icecap |
5pm |
6:30pm |
20 June 2023 |
Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen, Norway |
6am |
12pm |
20 June 2023 |
Scenic cruising Lilliehook Fjord |
1:30pm |
4:30pm |
21-22 June 2023 |
At Sea |
|
|
23 June 2023 |
Akureyi, Iceland |
8am |
5pm |
23 June 2023 |
Scenic cruising Eyjafjordur |
|
|
24 June 2023 |
Isafjordur, Iceland |
8am |
4pm |
25-26 June 2023 |
Reykjavik, Iceland |
8am |
2pm |
27 June 2023 |
At Sea |
|
|
28 June 2023 |
Kirkwall, Scotland |
8am |
5pm |
29 June 2023 |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
9am |
7pm |
30 June 2023 |
Invergordon, Scotland |
9am |
8pm |
1 July 2023 |
At Sea |
|
|
2 July 2023 |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
7am |
|
European Rhapsody Tour
Day 1: Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam, enjoy a day of leisure. Join your Travel Director at 17:00 for a Welcome Reception. Mingle and get to know your fellow travellers as you cruise along some of the many quaint, tree-lined canals, to explore the heart of the Old City, before enjoying a pleasant evening of dinner and wine at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
Meals: Dinner with Wine
Day 2: Rhine Valley to Würzburg
Relax with a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley to Würzburg. See the mighty Marienburg Fortress – the immense baroque palace of the Prince Bishops and one of the most important landmarks in Germany. On arrival, visit the imposing Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a Local Expert. Marvel at intricate decorations and lavish staterooms boasting with French, Austrian and Venetian influences.
Accommodation: Maritim Hotel Würzburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 3: Rothenburg and Golden Prague
In the morning venture to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Continue east to the Czech border, passing the town of Pilsen renowned for its beer, before reaching the Golden City of Prague. In the evening, perhaps take a river cruise through the heart of the city?
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
Join a Local Expert in the morning for guided sightseeing of one of the most beautiful and intact historic centres in Europe. Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to explore the Castle District . Alternatively, walk through the Jewish Quarter and taste delicious Trdelník. Then, the city is all yours to explore with the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps you may choose to rummage through the renowned antique shops?
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Through Bohemia to Budapest
Start the day with a journey through the beautiful forested countryside of Bohemia. Travel to Hungary, following the River Danube to Budapest. In the evening, join a Local Expert to enjoy a scenic dinner cruise, gliding past UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city’s spectacular nighttime beauty earns it the nickname 'Pearl of the Danube’.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 6: The flavours of Budapest
Drive along the beautiful Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square. Stand atop Gellért Hill where the colossal Liberty Statue stands in front of the Citadella watching over the city. Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda and admire sweeping views from the Fisherman’s Bastion with a Local Expert. Marvel at extensive panoramic views as you look out over the famous river dividing Buda and Pest - the two sides linked by the mighty Chain Bridge and the elegant, newer Elizabeth Bridge. Continue your travels, past the Turul Monument, a large eagle statue overlooking the town of Tatabanya, to the Austrian border and through pleasant farming country to the imperial capital of Vienna.
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Vienna and the Habsburgs
In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital's architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament building. Sit down for traditional coffee and delicious treats and mingle with locals at a cosy café.
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Along the shores of Lake Wörthersee to Venice
This day's route takes you past quiet villages, through Styria's forested mountains and into the Carinthian Lake District. Continue past Europe's warmest lake, the Wörthersee, to cross into Italy near Tarvisio. Then follow mountain valleys and cascading streams down to the Veneto Plain en route to the unique city of Venice. Arrive by private boat to your hotel. Sip a cocktail at Caffe Florian, whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians. Afterwards, stroll past the Doges Palace and the famous 'Bridge of Sighs' to Principessa restaurant for a magical dinner. Indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce. Admire the tranquility of St. Mark's Square long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 9: The Magic of 'La Serenissima'
In the morning, prepare to embrace this most romantic city. Your hotel is located on the renowned Grand Canal. Visit St. Mark's Square, dominated by its magnificent basilica and overlooked by the great Clock Tower. Also in the square stands the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace which is connected to the ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps shop in the small arcades or why not cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine?
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Arrivederci Venice
Alas, you must bid farewell to this enchanting city. Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00 and 09:30.
Meals: Breakfast
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