Tour details

Travel to Düsseldorf on your own to board the ship. Our onboard tour guide will welcome you with a glass of sparkling wine before we set sail for the first time on this voyage at around 6:00 p.m.

View of Düsseldorf's Rhine waterfront with wooden pier posts, historic church spire, modern glass tower, and colorful buildings along the promenade.

Welcome to Arnhem! The charming capital of the province of Gelderland uniquely blends history, culture, and modern city life. Take an optional city walking tour to explore the historic downtown with its picturesque alleys, elegant shopping arcades, and cozy squares. As you walk past historic townhouses and notable landmarks, you’ll learn more about the city’s eventful history, which is best known for the events of Operation Market Garden during World War II. At the same time, Arnhem captivates visitors today with its lively atmosphere, numerous cafés, and charming location on the Lower Rhine. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique charm of this Dutch city.

Pedestrian square in downtown Arnhem with historic buildings featuring turquoise corner building and ornate architecture. People walking across cobblestones.

In the morning, you’ll arrive in the historic town of Medemblik on the IJsselmeer. This traditional port city charms visitors with its historic gabled houses, small canals, and typical North Holland charm. In the morning, take an optional excursion with a transfer to Hoorn, where the historic steam train is already waiting to take you on a nostalgic ride to Medemblik. Enjoy the leisurely journey through the idyllic landscape of West Friesland and experience a piece of Dutch railway history up close. In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Medemblik War Museum (Dutch: Oorlogsmuseum) (optional). Even the ride in a historic army truck makes this excursion a special experience. At the museum, you’ll learn more about what life was like for the local population in the 1940s. After a welcome reception with tea or coffee and traditional “war cake,” you’ll take a guided tour of the village—reconstructed in the style of that era—and gain fascinating insights into everyday life during those years.

Round out the day in a relaxed atmosphere on board and enjoy the special ambiance of this port city.

Two bronze statues in a park in Medemblik: a seated man and a standing captain. Green lawn and trees in background with buildings visible.

Canal in Medemblik with moored boats along a tree-lined quay. Traditional Dutch brick houses with red-tiled roofs line the waterfront.

Blue fishing boat moored in a calm harbor channel in Medemblik. Green grass banks line the waterway under a dramatic cloudy sky.

Calm harbor waters in Medemblik with historic castle tower, green trees, and sailboats under dramatic cloudy sky.

Military exhibit showing soldier mannequin in uniform beside green boat labeled 'Roer Crossing' with wooden poles and historical photos in background.

In the morning, your ship will depart from Medemblik and, after a short cruise across the IJsselmeer, arrive at the historic port city of Enkhuizen. This former trading and seafaring city captivates visitors with its magnificent merchant houses, picturesque canals, and maritime atmosphere. In the morning, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an optional excursion to the Munsterflowers tulip farm. During a tour of the greenhouses, you’ll learn interesting facts about Dutch tulip cultivation and gain fascinating insights into the workings of this family-run business. In the afternoon, you’ll get to know Enkhuizen better on an optional city walking tour and discover the most beautiful spots and sights of this historic town. You can wind down the evening relaxing on board or taking a leisurely stroll through Enkhuizen on your own.

Marina in Enkhuizen with numerous sailboats and yachts moored in blue water. Historic church tower with green dome rises above trees.

Historic Drommedaris tower in Enkhuizen with traditional Dutch buildings and harbor. Green lawn in foreground under cloudy blue sky.

Pedestrian shopping street in Enkhuizen with traditional Dutch brick buildings, blue awnings, and people walking on cobblestones.

Rows of colorful tulips in white, blue, yellow, pink, and purple stripes on a Dutch farm. Farm buildings visible in the background.

Spend the morning in Enkhuizen however you like, or take an optional tour of the famous Zuiderzee Museum. In this expansive open-air museum, you’ll learn more about the daily lives and stories of the people who lived around the former Zuiderzee before the closing dike transformed the inland sea into today’s IJsselmeer. Around noon, it’s time to say goodbye to Enkhuizen. Your ship will leave the historic port city and set course for Nijmegen. Enjoy a few relaxing hours on board and take in the passing scenery as your ship glides leisurely along the Dutch waterways. You’ll arrive in the Hanseatic city of Nijmegen during the night.

White drawbridge over canal in Enkhuizen with historic brick tower featuring green dome, orange flag, and traditional Dutch buildings with red roofs.

Stone arch bridge with white railings crossing a canal in Enkhuizen. Visitors walk across the bridge leading to the Zuiderzee Museum.

With a history dating back more than 2,000 years, Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands. Around the market square, you’ll find St. Stevenskerk, medieval townhouses, restaurants, and galleries. Discover this diverse city on a guided walking tour (optional). In the afternoon, take an optional guided tour of a local brewery, followed by a tasting. Enjoy your last evening on board with a glass of fine wine in the salon and reflect on the many experiences of the past few days before your captain invites you to the gala dinner.

Historic Grote Markt square in Nijmegen with colorful traditional Dutch buildings, Gothic church tower, and people walking across the plaza.

After breakfast, passengers will disembark and make their own way home.

Modern architecture in Düsseldorf's Media Harbor featuring curved metallic building, Rhine Tower, and contemporary office buildings along the harbor.

Map

Map showing red route from Düsseldorf through Arnheim and Nijmegen to Enkhuizen and Medemblik along Rhine, Maas, and Lek rivers in Netherlands.

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Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & information

Services

Included services

River cruise aboard the MS SE-MANON ☀☀☀☀ as per the itinerary

6 nights in the booked cabin category in outside cabins with shower/toilet
Luggage transfer from the pier to the cabin and back
All-inclusive meals on board: 6 breakfasts, 5 four-course lunches, 5 afternoon coffees/teas with pastries, 5 four-course dinners, 1 gala dinner with a five-course menu, 6 light midnight snacks.
Beverage package: house wine, draft beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, juices, coffee/tea, and mineral water from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1 x welcome glass of sparkling wine
Onboard musicians
SE-Tours tour guide

Services Not Included

Travel to and from the destination, parking fees, beverages not included in the beverage package, personal expenses, tips, insurance, excursions, Wi-Fi.

Infos

Boarding from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Disembarkation starting at 9:00 a.m.

Minimum number of participants: 80 people, to be confirmed 21 days prior to arrival

Excursion Program: We would be happy to send you an order form with our selection of shore excursions before your trip begins. The excursions are offered in German.

We reserve the right to make changes to the schedule and program at any time. For example, if a section of the route cannot be navigated due to low water, high water, or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this does not constitute grounds for a free cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by authorities that were not announced in advance.

Additional Information: Please keep in mind that your riverboat is, on the one hand, your “vacation hotel,” but on the other hand, it is also a working vessel that is powered by engines and must be operated continuously, even at night (including lock and bridge passages). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. Disruptions are always to be expected during lock passages. Please note: during low water levels, the pool may need to be emptied to reduce the ship’s draft and will therefore not be available.

Travel Documents: EU citizens (who do not have any special circumstances, such as dual citizenship, primary residence abroad, or provisionally issued travel documents) require a valid ID card or passport for this trip, which must remain valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you hold another citizenship or multiple citizenships, or if you are subject to special legal requirements, please check with your relevant consulate regarding the applicable visa and entry requirements.

This trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

We recommend purchasing international health insurance that includes repatriation, as well as accident, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance.

You may cancel your trip at any time after booking. Please refer to the terms and conditions for cancellation fees. The terms and conditions of the tour operator apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven