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Highlights of the Mighty Rhine

Set sail from Mainz to Amsterdam aboard the 4-star MS Crucevita, weaving your way through historic sites and charming towns and cities along the Rhine. Enjoy the contrast between Germany's captivating history and magnificent buildings, and the amazing natural displays that the Rhine has to offer. Experience a step back in time as you explore pre-roman cathedrals and historic universities. This river cruise offers something new to see every day, making it genuinely unforgettable.

8 days from £1,799pp Departure Dates

Your Tour Includes

  • 7 nights’ cruise on a full board basis
  • 7 visits included to Mannheim, Strasbourg, Worms, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam
  • Welcome drink & Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Afternoon tea/coffee and cake and late evening snack
  • Services of a Cruise Manager & Cruise Director
  • Complimentary tea and coffee (Wi-Fi carries a €12.50 supplement per day)

Itinerary

Overview

We travel by coach to board our ship in Mainz. Those travelling by air and rail also join today. Mainz is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Main Rivers and has been the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 1946. Relax this evening onboard as we set sail and cruise towards Mannheim.

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Overview

We arrive into the port of Mannheim where you can join our optional excursion to the majestic city of Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university, for time at leisure. We return to the ship for lunch on board and set sail for Strasbourg during the afternoon and overnight.

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Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Heidelberg Highlights 2023 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

This morning we arrive at the magnificent city of Strasbourg, which is well known for its world heritage status. Enjoy some free time to explore the main sights at leisure or take a walk around the old city. You can enjoy our fantastic optional excursion cruising along Strasbourg’s waterways, which is a great way to see the city. We return to the ship for lunch and set sail overnight for Worms.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Strasbourg Canal Cruise 2023 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

We arrive into the city of Worms this morning. Worms’ skyline is dominated by the four towers and two domes of the magnificent Kaiserdom, built in the 11th and 12th centuries in the late-Romanesque style, and consecrated in 1018. You can still see many vestiges of the old city walls, particularly the Torturmplatz and the Karolingerstraße. The Dome of St. Peter and St Paul, which was completed in 1325 survived the destruction of World War II. Why not join our optional walking tour with a local guide? This afternoon we set sail for Rüdesheim, arriving later this evening. Tonight, there’s the chance to join our optional tour to visit a traditional wine cellar and sample some of the superb wine that the region is so famous for. Relax this evening as we are berthed overnight in Rüdesheim.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

  2023
Rüdesheim wine tour 2023 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

We leave Rüdesheim this morning and set sail towards the historic city of Koblenz, one of the oldest, most beautiful and most diverse cities in Germany. This afternoon you are free to explore at leisure before we set sail this evening for Cologne.

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Included Highlights

Eltz Castle

Overview

We arrive into Cologne this morning, where there’s the chance to join an optional walking tour with a local guide. Cologne is a beautiful city, dominated by its huge Gothic cathedral and our local guide will show you some of the highlights. We set sail tonight for Amsterdam.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

  2023
Cologne Walking Tour 2023 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

We arrive into Amsterdam this afternoon and there’s free time to explore at leisure. Amsterdam boasts 120 canals, 1280 bridges and a host of museums. During your free time, why not admire the 17th-century merchant houses or the floating flower market, which is ablaze with colour in every season. There are also many traditional and contemporary art galleries to visit and of course, Amsterdam is a haven for shoppers.

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Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Amsterdam's canals

Overview

This morning we bid farewell to our captain and crew and disembark for the return journey to the UK.

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Single Room Supplement from £499.00 (8 days).

Accommodation

You will be staying aboard the luxurious 4-star MS Crucevita for 7 nights.

MS Crucevita

Designed in an old-world grand yacht style, the elegant MS Crucevita boasts sumptuous fabrics, premium leather furniture and dark wood décor, exuding elegance and luxury to create a boutique feel. The interior of the ship has been designed specifically to offer guests maximum space; the atmospheric living area, with its cosy fireplace and comfortable sofas, is the perfect place to socialise with other guests, whilst the library provides a quiet spot to relax. The professional crew are always on hand to offer a personalised service, and as one of the most impressive river ships in Western Europe, a fantastic river cruising experience is guaranteed.

Ship Facilities

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Room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Chargable WiFi
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
General
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals On Request
  • Gluten Free Meals on Request
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Service
  • Gym
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant