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About this trip
Join Defined Destinations and Bobby Jensen for an exclusive journey down the enchanting Rhine River, from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam! Indulge in exquisite French cuisine with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, along with an open bar throughout the cruise. Discover the charm of Strasbourg, Colmar, Basel, Koblenz, Cologne, the Lorelei Rock, the stunning Keukenhof Gardens, and vibrant Amsterdam. All shore excursions are included, as well as airfare from Minneapolis. Don't miss this incredible adventure on April 16-25, 2025!
What's Included?
22 INCLUDED MEALS: All meals on the ship are included as well as Welcome and Farewell Dinners
ACCOMMODATIONS: Enjoy 7 nights on the MS Symphonie and 1 night in a hotel in Haarlem, Netherlands. The MS Symphonie is an ideal ship on the Rhine as it only holds 107 guests and was renovated in 2017. You can choose from a limited number of cabins including the lower level cabins that feature picture windows in each cabin. The Upper Deck cabins (optional rate) feature a French balcony and sliding panoramic windows.
UNIQUE ITINERARY: Carefully curated for Bobby Jensen and Defined Destinations guests
LOCAL GUIDES: Benefit from our guides as they handle all the details including exciting ideas for leisure time activities so you can sit back and relax and enjoy the very best of the area.
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES: All shore excursions are included in the tour price as well as all meals and drinks aboard the ship. Enjoy exciting stops along the way in Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands
TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL - This trip is a 2 out of 5 for activity. There is uneven ground and around
1-2 miles of walking each day.
Highlights
- Airfare included from Minneapolis
- All meals and drinks are included on the ship
- Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- 8 Nights, 7 Days on board Rhine River Boat
- Professional Tour Director
- All Tour Excursions on ship included
- 22 Meals Included
- Unlimited Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks on the ship are included in the trip price (except for the special list)
- Scenic Cruise along the celebrated Rhine River
- Explore Strasbourg with a boat Tour
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Free Wifi on the ship
- Onboard entertainment
- Rhine Falls
- Colmar France
- Basel Switzerland
- Arnhem Open Air Museum
- Cruise past the Lorelei Rock & Castles
- Discover the Cologne Cathedral
- Visit the Fragrance Museum in Cologne
- Bike tour of Amsterdam (your choice)
- Onboard ship entertainment
- Refined French Cuisine on the ship
- Leisure time throughout the trip
- And so much more!
What’s included
- AirfareRoundtrip coach Airfare is included in tour price out of MSP (into Basel Switzerland and return from Amsterdam)
- Airport transfersAirport transfers included with group airfare package
- Accommodations7 Nights on board the MS Symphonie & 1 night hotel in Haarlem
- Bobby Jensen Trip HostBobby Jensen is hosting the trip and will be joining the group for the duration of the trip!
- Tour DirectorProfessional Tour Director to handle details
- 22 Included MealsAll meals are included on the ship including a Welcome and Farewell Dinner hosted by Bobby Jensen
- Shore ExcursionsAll Ship Shore Excursions are included in the trip price
- All drinks on ShipAll drinks are included on the ship including alcoholic beverages (except for the special list)
- Rhine RiverEnjoy the stunning beauty along the Rhine River - including vineyards, small villages and castle that dot the landscape
- Strasbourg France
- Rhine Falls
- Basel Switzerland
- Arnhem Open Air Museum
- Colmar France
- Cologne, Germany
- Amsterdam
- Keukenhof Gardens
- Refined French Cuisine
- Leisure Time
- And so much more!
What’s not included
- ITEMS NOT MENTIONEDItems & meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included such as extra meals, additional day trips
- TRAVEL INSURANCETravel insurance is not included in the tour price but is available at an additional cost through TravelEx
- Upgraded flight seatsIf you choose to purchase upgraded seats, please book 'land only'. Otherwise all seats are coach seats and we will do our best to seat you next to your travel partner but cannot guarantee this
Available Packages
Based on 2 people in a Lower Deck Cabin. If you are traveling solo (choose the single cabin)
AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS ARE NOT INCLUDED (unless booked on same group flight or if your flight arrives earlier than group).
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at the time of registration.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS December 17, 2024
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS ARE NOT INCLUDED (you can join the group transfer if you are on the same group flight at no additional cost)
Rate is based on 1 person in a Lower Deck Cabin.
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at the time of registration.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS DECEMBER 17 2024
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Based on 2 people in a LOWER DECK Cabin - Price is per person
COACH AIRFARE INCLUDED FROM MSP TO Basel Switzerland and return from Amsterdam (connections on flights)
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (per person) is due at the time of registration. If two people are traveling then the total deposit is $600
IF YOU WANT TO USE MILES OR POINTS, CHOOSE 'LAND ONLY' AND THEN YOU CAN BOOK YOUR AIR THROUGH YOUR AIRLINE OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY. IF YOU WANT FIRST CLASS, OR IF YOU WANT TO CONFIRM AN AISLE SEAT OR OTHER SEAT PREFERENCES - PURCHASE 'LAND ONLY' AND WE CAN REQUEST BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS SEATS. If you want to confirm an aisle seat, or any other specific seating location, we suggest you purchase land only as we cannot confirm seat locations under a group contract.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS December 17, 2024
Airline seating - we will do our very best to accommodate seat requests but cannot guarantee as the airlines allocate seat location a few days before departure
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Based on 2 people in a room - Price is per person
COACH AIRFARE INCLUDED FROM MSP to Basel, Switzerland and return from Amsterdam. There is a connection in Amsterdam on the way to Basel. Flights are non-stop on the return from Amsterdam to Minneapolis.
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (per person) is due at the time of registration. If two people are traveling then the total deposit is $600
IF YOU WANT TO USE MILES OR POINTS, CHOOSE 'LAND ONLY' AND THEN YOU CAN BOOK YOUR AIR THROUGH YOUR AIRLINE OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY. IF YOU WANT FIRST CLASS, OR IF YOU WANT TO CONFIRM AN AISLE SEAT OR OTHER SEAT PREFERENCES - PURCHASE 'LAND ONLY' AND WE CAN REQUEST BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS SEATS. If you want to confirm an aisle seat, or any other specific seating location, we suggest you purchase land only as we cannot confirm seat locations under a group contract.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS JUNE 20, 2024
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Available options
Move from the Lower Deck to the Upper Deck (Upper Deck Cabins feature a French balcony and sliding panoramic windows).
The charge to move here is $300 per person - If there are 2 in a cabin then choose 2 (total would be an additional $600 additional)
Cabin size remains the same as the lower deck.
Lower Deck cabins feature a picture window.