Built in 1855, this luxe hotel on Dam Square is a 2-minute walk from the Royal Palace and a 12-minute walk from the Anne Frank House.

The polished rooms offer minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add sofas, coffeemakers and/or balconies. Suites come with sitting areas. Upgraded suites include living/dining rooms; 1 has a whirlpool tub. Apartments include kitchenettes and canal views. Room service is available.

There's a posh restaurant run by acclaimed chef Jacob Jan Boerma, and a chic cocktail bar. Breakfast (fee) is served in an ornate dining room. Covered parking and a jetty are available.

ADDRESS:

Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands

ph# +31 20 499 0163

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $479 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $459 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $828 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,177 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,117 per guest based on double occupancy.

Concierge Level Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $479 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $459 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $828 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,177 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,117 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Explore the architectural landmarks and world-class museums in Amsterdam and visit several historical districts in the nearby countryside, where you will discover more traditional ways of life.

NOTE: Due to implemented restrictions on tour coaches in the city center, there will be a short walk (0.4 miles) from your hotel to the bus staging area for your tours each day.

Day 1

After disembarking the ship begin with a half day tour to Haarlem, a lovely medieval city. While meadering through Haarlem’s historic downtown, you will past landmarks such as the city hall, Grand Market Square, and the Grote, a church also known as St. Bavo Kerk.

While browsing the church’s interior, you will see its famous organ, which has been played by some of the world’s most famous composers, including Mendelssohn, Händel and the 10-year-old Mozart.

The next church on the tour, Jopenkerk, has been converted into a brewery and a café where you may savor a local beer before returning to Amsterdam to check in to your hotel.

Please note that the official check in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Should the group arrive earlier, it is not guaranteed that your room will be availalbe; however, luggage storage will be available at Reception for those who want to get out and continue exploring the city.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 2

Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a short coach transfer to the Van Gogh Museum. This museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. With an audioguide at your disposal, you will explore the museum, which includes masterpieces such as Sunflowers and Self-Portrait with Straw Hat.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a short stroll to the canal boat pontoon, where a private saloon boat awaits you for a nearly two-hour cruise along Amsterdam’s canals.

After disembarking the boat, take a guided walk through the city center afterwhich you can spend the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps lingering over lunch, browsing the shops, or exploring museums such as the Rembrandt house, Rijksmuseum, Hermitage or the Jewish Historical Museum.

You will spend the evening at the Radisson Blu. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a scenic coach drive to an area north of Amsterdam. In contrast to the urban atmosphere in Amsterdam, you can expect a more natural environment.

The first stop will be Zaanse Schans, a re-creation of an 18th-century Zaan community. Here, you will see some of the Netherlands’ famed windmills, as well as people practicing traditional trades such as clog-making. When the guided tour ends, you will enjoy free time to explore further.

A leisurely drive will then bring you to Monnickendam, an historical harbor town founded in 1355 around the shipping industry. Following more free time here, during which you may shop or stop for lunch, you will visit a nearby farm known for cheese-making.

Then, it’s on to the idyllic village of Broek in Waterland for an enlightening walking tour before you return to the Radisson Blu hotel for the evening. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 4

Depending on the departure time of your flight a private transfer will be arranged to bring you to Schiphol Airport.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:00am Drive to Haarlem.

9:45pm Guided walk in the city center including a visit to the Grote Kerk.

11:00am Enjoy a beer at Jopenkerk

11:30am Short walk back to the coach

11:45am Transfer to Amsterdam

12:30pm Short walk (0.4 miles) from the bus drop off area to your hotel

12:45pm Arrival at your hotel

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel

DAY 2

7:15am Breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to bus loading area

8:30am Drive to Van Gogh Museum

9:00am Visit to Van Gogh Museum (with audio guide)

10:30am Short walk to the canal boat pontoon

10:45am Canal cruise

12:30pm Guided walk

1:30pm End of guided walk back at the hotel

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:45am Breakfast at the hotel

8:45am Short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to bus loading area

9:00am Drive to Zaanse Schans

9:30am Guided tour of Zaanse Schans

10:15am Free time at Zaanse Schans

11:15am Scenic drive to Monnickendam

12:00pm Short guided walk in Monnickendam

12:30pm Free time in Monnickendam for lunch on own/shopping

2:30pm Transfer to a local cheese farm

2:45pm Visit to a local cheese farm

3:30pm Transfer to Broek in Waterland

3:45pm Guided walk in Broek in Waterland

4:30pm Transfer to Amsterdam

5:00pm Short walk from the bus drop off area to your hotel (0.4 miles)

5:15pm Arrival at your hotel

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out

Transfer from the hotel to Schiphol Airport based on your flight details

For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

Temperatures in the fall months in the afternoon normally average 17°C (63° F) with overnight lows dipping to an average of 10°C (50° F)

August: average temperature 19° C (64°F)

September: average temperature 15° (59°F)

What to Bring:

Comfortable warm clothes and shoes, sun protection, umbrellas

Currency:

Euro

Electricity:

220 Volts. We recommend bringing your own travel converter if you have electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Valid passport

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Hotel

Rusland 17, 1012 CK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 623 1231

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotel(s) listed in this program will be used

Program includes:

3 nights at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel (superior room).

English-speaking tour guide

All sightseeing per the program itinerary

Transfers

Breakfasts

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

Personal expenses

Extras at the hotel including mini bar and room service

Meals and beverages where not specified

Porterage at hotels

Gratuities to the drivers and guides

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Discover the fairytale magic of Denmark through landmark attractions in Copenhagen before traveling outside the capital to explore Egeskov Castle, cosmopolitan Odense and the fishing village of Dragør.

DAY 1

After flying into Copenhagen, you will transfer from the airport to the Villa Copenhagen Hotel or similar. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 2

You will start the day with a unique visit to the ByBi honey factory and learn about all the work they are doing with bees in and around Copenhagen. They encourage residents to follow their model and become beekeepers to cultivate a regenerative system where bees, flowers and humans thrive. You will learn about their efforts while touring the factory. Sampling honey produced in different parts of Copenhagen will clearly demonstrate how the tastes vary by location and environmental factors.

A hands-on cooking class follows, during which you will learn to make smørrebrød, a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich. This national dish is more complex than it may sound, as there is a whole culture around how to make and eat one of these layered rye bread sandwiches, which you will have for lunch.

Canals are abundant in Copenhagen and there’s no better way to see Denmark’s capital than by cruising the waterways after lunch. Along the way, you will see some of the city’s stunning architecture, which the guide will describe in detail. You will also notice the many urban parks and green spaces, which provide a natural habitat for birds and bees, especially honeybees.

Next take a peek at the theatrical side of Copenhagen on an insider’s tour of the Danish Royal Theatre. Its architectural elements are extraordinary, particularly the ceiling paintings, so be sure to look up. You will also see what goes on behind the scenes as you explore the backstage and the rooms where the theatrical costumes are created. Peering into Queen Margrethe’s private salon will be among the highlights.

Return to your hotel where the remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will venture into the outskirts to explore the island of Funen, home to the Renaissance-era Egeskov Castle. Although a noble family lives in the castle, they open it to the public during the day. As you meander through the elegant interior, you may view the banquet hall, the music room and the Victorian room, whose furnishings reflect the family’s heritage.

The castle grounds are just as magnificent as you will discover while walking through the park-like gardens. The castle parks at Fredensborg and Frederiksborg, as well as those of Versailles, inspired the nearly 300-year-old garden design. Hedges, some as high as 25 feet, separate the various themed gardens.

Continuing on, you will head to Odense for lunch before exploring the city. As an introduction to its allure, you will visit the home of famed author Hans Christian Andersen, who was born in Odense. You can expect it to be a fascinating journey into his creative universe and beloved fairy tales such as “The Little Mermaid” and The Ugly Duckling.” By the end of the tour, you will have gained a much deeper understanding of the author and what inspired his creativity.

Although Odense is synonymous with Andersen, you will discover its other charms during free time. The downtown invites walking and there are plenty of shops and attractions worth a look.

After your independent exploration of Odense, you will return to your hotel. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4

After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will visit the fishing village of Dragør, which was founded in the 12th century as a garden area that grew produce for the royal family. Over time, herring fishing and processing became a more important enterprise. While walking through the narrow, pedestrian-only streets, you will see dozens of well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 119th centuries.

Around midday, you will transfer to the port to embark on your cruise.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program details, including times indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with updated details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one final itinerary from our ground operator with a welcome letter upon arrival or at the hotel. Please review the letter and final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night, as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Copenhagen airport. A representative will meet you in the arrivals area after customs and baggage claim. You will then transfer to the Villa Copenhagen hotel for a 3pm check-in. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with dinner on your own. The evening will be spent at the Villa Copenhagen.

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1 if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival and wish to call. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Meet guide in hotel lobby and transfer to the ByBi factory

9:30am ByBi bee experience

10:45am Transfer to cooking class

11:00am Danish open-faced sandwich cooking class and lunch

1:00pm Transfer to canal cruise

2:00pm Canal cruise

3:00pm Transfer to the Danish Royal Theatre and tour

4:30pm Drive back to the hotel

5:00pm Arrive at the hotel - evening at your leisure

Overnight at Villa Copenhagen or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am Depart for Egeskov Castle

10:30am Tour Egeskov Castle

12:00pm Drive to Odense

12:30pm Lunch in Odense

2:30pm Visit H.C. Andersen Museum

3:30pm Free time in Odense

4:30pm Drive back to Copenhagen

6:30pm Tour ends at hotel, evening at leisure

Overnight at Villa Copenhagen or similar hotel

DAY 4

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

10:00am Hotel check-out

10:30am Walking tour of Dragor

12:30pm Transfer to the pier

1:00pm Arrive at the ship for embarkation

Expected Weather

July and August are pleasant with average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 12.9°C (55.2°F).

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a light jacket and umbrella.

Local Currency

Danish Kroner (DKK)

Electricity

All power sockets in Copenhagen provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use your electrical equipment if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. Copenhagen uses power outlets and plugs of types C, F, E & K. An adaptor will be required for electrical plugs from the United States.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport is required. Check with your local Danish embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hotel

Villa Copenhagen

Copenhagen Central Post Building, Tietgensgade 35-39, 1704 Copenhagen, Denmark

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program includes for guests

•3 nights at the Villa Copenhagen or similar (Standard rooms)

•Open-faced sandwich cooking class (including lunch with 1 x rum or gin/tonic or beer per person)

•3-course lunch on Day 3 with 1 glass wine/beer per person

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.