River Cruise 2024

GERMANY

Cochem

Rüdesheim

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Rhine, Moselle & Main Delights Sailing on three lovely rivers, the Rhine, Moselle and Main, our cruise is packed with pretty landscapes, charming riverside towns and the historic fortifications and magnificent castles that stand proudly within them. ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Strasbourg OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS

Treasures of the Rhine A wealth of history, culture, tradition and stunning views await as we sail from

Cruise Highlights

Cruise Highlights • Take in magical riverside scenery and mesmerising landscapes • Discover charming Alsace

• Discover breathtaking landscapes along three rivers • Explore picturesque towns and unmissable cities

Germany to France. Where the two countries meet in the Upper Rhine, there is a natural fusion resulting in a

unique identity. ITINERARY

OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS

Day 1 Embark in Cologne - Rüdesheim We arrive in Cologne and board our ship at 15.00, before cruising to Rüdesheim. Day 2 Rüdesheim - Speyer The wine town of Rüdesheim is known for its picturesque vineyards and impressive buildings – we can enjoy a winemakers, train and tasting experience today. Day 3 Speyer - Strasbourg Today’s optional excursions include a guided walking tour of Speyer and a visit to the famous medieval city of Heidelberg including the iconic Castle. Day 4 Strasbourg - Breisach Optional visits today include a Strasbourg guided city tour and an Alsace tour complete with tarte flambée and wine – delicious! Day 5 Breisach - Mainz Today we may wish to visit both Basel in Switzerland and the enchanting Black Forest, the setting for many a Grimm brothers’ fairytale. Day 6 Mainz - Cologne We have the option of joining a guided walking tour of Mainz today, known for its old town, half- timbered houses and medieval market squares. Day 7 Disembark in Cologne After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home.

• Evening boat cruise through old Strasbourg • Frankfurt guided city tour • Guided tour of Cochem Castle • Rüdesheim tourist train, wine cellar visit & Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum • Heidelberg guided city tour

We arrive in Strasbourg and board our ship at 18.00, with an optional riverboat cruise through old Strasbourg. Day 2 Strasbourg - Frankfurt Today’s optional excursion is a guided tour of Frankfurt, taking in Frankfurt Cathedral, the old We can enjoy a guided tour of Reichsburg Castle before exploring Cochem at leisure. Day 4 Cochem - Koblenz Today we sail on the Moselle and explore the old city of Koblenz with our host/hostess. Day 5 Koblenz - Rüdesheim* city and Römerberg square. Day 3 Frankfurt - Cochem This morning we sail to Rüdesheim with the option of touring the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, stopping at the Bassenheimer Hof wine cellar for a tasting and finishing at Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum. *Depending on availability of moorings, the Rüdesheim stopover may be preceded by a stopover in Bingen. Day 6 Rüdesheim - Mannheim We sail towards Mannheim, joining an optional tour of Heidelberg, including the grounds of Heidelberg Castle and the old city. Tonight is our gala evening. Day 7 Disembark in Strasbourg After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home.

• Rüdesheim winemakers, train and tasting • Speyer guided walking tour • Heidelberg & Castle visit • Strasbourg guided city tour • Alsace tour with tarte flambée and wine • Basel • Black Forest • Mainz guided walking tour

Germany

Germany

Cologne

Koblenz

Koblenz

Frankfurt

Main

Cochem

Rüdesheim Mainz

Rüdesheim

Bingen

Main

Moselle

Moselle

Mannheim

Heidelberg

Speyer

Neckar

Neckar

Rhine

Rhine

Strasbourg

Strasbourg

France

France

Breisach

CRUISE SHIPS

CRUISE SHIP

MS La Boheme or MS Monet (standard ships) MS Lafayette or MS Gérard Schmitter (premium ships)

6 Nights Full Board MAY - SEP 2024 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing & porterage • Soup on embarkation • Welcome & farewell cocktail receptions • Lunch (choice of menu) on 5 days • Dinner (choice menu) on 6 nights • Tea/coffee from breakfast to dinner DCS Amethyst Classic (standard ship)

6 Nights Inclusive MAY - OCT 2024 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 5 days • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 5 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers and local performers

• Midnight snack • On-board entertainment • Daily music programme at Panorama bar Drinks package available

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft

Rhine in Flames cruises also available – please ask for details

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