5* DELUXE AMADEUS AUREA WITH ''ANDRE RIEU CONCERT & AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL
Day 01 / January 4, 2027 / Istanbul – Cologne, Germany
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 06:00. After check-in and passport procedures, we will fly to Cologne on flight TK 1671 at 09:10. Arrival at 10:35 local time. After passport and customs procedures, we will start our first tour of Cologne with our vehicle waiting for us. During our walking tour, we will get to know the internationally renowned Gothic masterpiece, Cologne Cathedral, and its surroundings. After some free time in the city center, we will check into our ship. After the captain’s welcome cocktail and briefing, we will have dinner. Our ship will set sail before dinner and we will arrive at our first stop, Bonn, at 19:30. Overnight on our ship docked in Bonn…
Day 02 / January 5, 2027 / Bonn, Germany
After breakfast on our ship, we will start our Bonn tour accompanied by our guide. Our walking tour in Bonn, which has a history of 2000 years, will include sights such as Bonn Basilica, Beethoven's birthplace (from the outside), and the churches where Beethoven played the organ. After some free time in the city center, we return to the ship for lunch. Our ship will set sail in the afternoon with beautiful views.
Day 03 / January 6, 2027 / Nijmegen / Arnhem, Netherlands
Our ship will dock this morning in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. We will stay at the port until lunch, during which you can learn about the oldest city in the Netherlands on a walking tour with our guide. After the tour and lunch, our ship will set sail towards Arnhem. Upon arrival in Arnhem, we will conduct a tour of the world-renowned Open Air Museum, which appeals to everyone interested in art and nature. After the tour, we return to our ship, which will set sail after dinner.
Day 04 / January 7, 2027 / Rotterdam (The Hague) / Dordrecht, Netherlands
Early in the morning, our ship will approach the historic port city of Rotterdam, and after breakfast on board, we will start our full-day Rotterdam, The Hague & Mauritshuis Museum tour. First, we will see the Cube Houses and Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. After a short journey, we will visit The Hague (Den Haag) and the International Court of Justice (from the outside) and the city center. Finally, we will explore Mauritshuis, which houses the famous works of Rembrandt and Vermeer, and learn about marvelous artworks. After the tour, we return to our ship waiting in Dordrecht before dinner. During dinner, our ship will set sail for its final port, Amsterdam.
Day 05 / January 8, 2027 / Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our ship will dock in Amsterdam, its final port, early in the morning. After breakfast, we will carry out our Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour with our guide. In the afternoon, we will have free time in the city center of Amsterdam. You can be enchanted by the handmade light sculptures and decorations that will be placed throughout the city due to the Amsterdam Light Festival. Overnight on our ship docked in Amsterdam.
Day 06 / January 9, 2027 / Amsterdam, Netherlands
After breakfast on the ship, we will visit the national Rijks Museum, the largest and most famous museum in the Netherlands, with our guide. You will see works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer in the museum, which has the largest collection from the Dutch Golden Age. In the afternoon, we will have free time for shopping in the city center of Amsterdam. This evening, you are invited to the concert of the world-renowned violin virtuoso, composer Andre Rieu, and the Johann Strauss Orchestra at Ziggo Dome!
Day 07 / January 10, 2027 / Amsterdam, Netherlands – Istanbul
After breakfast on the ship, we will proceed with check-out procedures. Transfer to Amsterdam Airport. After passport and customs procedures, we will fly to Istanbul Airport on flight TK 1958 at 14:45. Arrival at 20:10 Turkish time, and the end of our tour.
- The hours specified in the program are taken from Turkish Airlines and Amadeus River Cruises. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any change in the schedule.
- The Andre Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra Concert will be held on January 9, 2027, at Ziggo Dome. Although unlikely, in the event of cancellation or postponement of the promised concert for any reason, a refund of €100 per person will be given to all guests who have purchased tickets for the concert that could not be held. The other services promised for the tour will remain valid. In the event of cancellation due to force majeure, our agency has no liability, and all guests who purchased the tour are deemed to have accepted this condition in advance.
- Cruise travel is one of the most hygienic and regulated branches of tourism. It is accepted that all guests undertake to comply with all rules, including hygiene and cleanliness, as specified by the cruise company during their travels.
- Tour participants must be in good health while traveling. If guests who are mentally or physically unsuitable for travel risk the safety of the trip, they may be refused entry to the ship or removed from the tour by the cruise company, and our agency has no liability in this regard. All guests participating in the tour are deemed to have accepted this condition.
- One of the dinners you will have during your river journey is an official dinner. On these nights, male guests wishing to dine in the main restaurant are expected to wear a shirt and jacket, while female guests are expected to wear an elegant dress. A stylish outfit appropriate for the classical music concert is also expected for the concert night.
- The cruise company and captain reserve the right to change the route and the times at the ports before or during the tour. In case of route changes due to force majeure factors like weather or water levels, route changes will be made in the closest possible way to the original program, and the agency cannot be held responsible for such changes.
- When checking in to the ship, it is required to hand over passports to the ship's reception when collecting cabin keys. Additionally, cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship. You will be able to make your on-board expenses (for drinks, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages) with the cabin cards and your signature provided by the ship's reception. All your expenses will be charged to your room on the last day, and you can pay them in cash or by credit card before leaving the ship. The total gratuity for the ship personnel will also be added to your cabin account on the invoice left in your cabin.
- Your luggage will be collected at the check-in area and delivered to your cabins one by one. Although this process is generally carried out quickly, we recommend that you keep important documents and medicines in a separate bag with you.
- It is essential to adhere to the ship's departure times. The arrival and departure times of each port will be available in the daily bulletins left in your rooms. It is required to board the ship at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time at each port. Otherwise, you may miss the ship's departure time. In such a situation, our agency will not be responsible.
- At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage and leave it in front of your cabin door by 00:00, attaching the tags that will be placed in your cabins beforehand. After the disembarkation procedures, our group's luggage will be organized next to the transfer vehicles. We kindly ask each guest to assist in checking and loading their own luggage onto the vehicle. Detailed information will be provided by your guide on board.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months as of the end date of the tour; it should also be free from tears and wear.
- The responsibility for obtaining the necessary visa for the tour lies with our guests, and our agency has no liability in the case of inability to participate in the tour due to visa rejection or incorrect visa issues; the specified cancellation conditions apply. A Schengen visa is required for this tour.
- All guests are required to have their round-trip flight and cruise tickets with them during their travels.
- It is recommended that guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
- The EURO currency and credit cards are used on board.
- The final itinerary of the tour will be communicated to you with the details before travel. If necessary, the sequence and content of the tours may be changed by the guide.
- Cancellation conditions: According to the cancellation policy of our special package program, in the case of cancellation requests made by the passenger; a service fee of €200 will be applied based on confirmed booking, along with a cancellation penalty of 25% within 120-90 days before the tour date, 50% within 89-60 days, 75% within 59-30 days, and 100% within 29-0 days of travel.
What's Included
- Round-trip flights between Istanbul Airport – Cologne / Amsterdam - Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines
- 6 nights 7 days all-inclusive accommodation aboard the 5* Deluxe Amadeus Aurea ship (starts with dinner on the first day and ends with breakfast on the last day)
- Transfers between the airport and the port
- All land tours specified in the program with a Turkish-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to specified museums
- Port & Airport taxes (500 € per person)
- Andre Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra Concert*
- All activities on the ship
- Captain’s Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
- Captain’s Gala Cocktail & Dinner
- Red and white wine served during dinners on the ship
- Self-service tea and coffee available all day in the lounge
- Afternoon tea & tea/coffee served after meals and midnight snacks
- Travel health insurance covering the duration of the tour and professional liability insurance (supplement applies for those aged 70 and above)
- Turkish-speaking guiding service (if the group is 20 people or more)
Not Included
- Ship crew service fee (15 € per person per night)
- Personal expenses such as dry cleaning, drinks, shopping
- Travel health insurance covering cancellation (50 € per person, 100% surcharge for those aged 70 and above). Please inquire for insurance details
- International exit tax
- Visa fees (A multiple-entry Schengen visa is required for this tour. No visa is required for green passport holders)
- Andre Rieu concert tickets are group tickets, and the seats will be determined by the documents provided on the ship. In the event of cancellation or postponement of the concert for any reason, all guests who purchased tickets will be refunded 100 € as a concert fee, while the other services promised for the tour will still apply. Please read the important information section below for detailed information.
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