GERMANY
7 DAYS
7 DAYS
Cochem
Strasbourg
ALL INCLUSIVE
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details
FULL BOARD
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. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Strasbourg We arrive in Strasbourg and board our ship at 18.00. Day 2 Strasbourg - Frankfurt OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS
Treasures of the Rhine A wealth of history, culture, tradition and stunning views await as we sail from Germany to France. Where the two countries meet in the Upper Rhine, there is a natural fusion resulting in a unique identity. SUGGESTED ITINERARY
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
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.
• Frankfurt guided city tour • Guided tour of Cochem Castle • Rüdesheim tourist train, wine cellar visit & Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum • Heidelberg guided city tour
• Rüdesheim winemakers, train & tasting • Speyer guided walking tour • Heidelberg & Castle visit • Strasbourg guided city tour • Alsace tour with tarte flambée & wine • Basel • Black Forest • Mainz guided walking tour
Today’s optional excursion is a guided tour of Frankfurt, taking in Frankfurt Cathedral, the old
city and Römerberg Square. Day 3 Frankfurt - Cochem
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 in the company of our host/hostess. Day 5 Koblenz - Rüdesheim* 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.
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 Symphonie or MS Gérard Schmitter (premium ships)
DCS Amethyst Classic (standard ship)
6 Nights Full Board MAY - SEP 2025 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Soup on embarkation
6 Nights Inclusive MAY - OCT 2025 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage
• 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
• Tea/coffee from breakfast to dinner • Midnight snack
• On-board entertainment • Daily music programme at Panorama bar
• Welcome & farewell cocktail receptions • Lunch on 5 days & dinner on 6 nights (choice menu)
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)
Drinks package available
Cruise itineraries are based on 2024 schedules and may be subject to change for 2025
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