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Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland
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Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland
Cruise down through Switzerland, France and Germany on an extended adventure down the Rhine River and embark on 16 included tours to a variety of stunning locations.
Guests enjoy jaw-dropping views passing by right outside their window from their 5-river vessel, alongside a variety of tours, excursions and demonstrations provided by the Riviera Travel team.
This river cruise is extended across a longer period in order to ensure thorough coverage of all areas of interest – guests are provided with an all-inclusive experience; featuring meals, excursions, free Wifi and the option of the Free Superior drinks package.
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Cruise Line: Riviera Travel -
Ship: MS George Eliot -
Duration: 17 Nights
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Departure: May
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Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland Cruise Itinerary
This unique experience conducts guests through Switzerland’s finest points of interest, from regal cities to sleepy towns for a ‘slice of life’ experience. Other moments can be spent cruising down the magnificent Rhine – featuring a trip through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge.
Day 1
Basel
Begin your adventure in Basel – enjoy a warm welcome onto your 5-star floating hotel.
Day 2
Lucerne / Bernese Oberland
This morning, discover Lucerne on foot with a guided tour. After, you’ll catch the Bernese Oberland rail journey into the Alps.
Day 3
Breisach / The Black Forest & Titisee
Today we sail to the ancient town of Breisach – where you’ll have a front-row seat to the impressive Saint Stephen’s Cathedral.
After, drive through the stunning Black Forest Mountains on the way to Titisee.
Day 4
Strasbourg
Today brings you on a guided tour of Strasbourg – followed by an afternoon of scenic cruising.
Day 5
Speyer
Spend the day exploring Speyer on a guided tour, which includes the spectacular UNESCO-designated Imperial Cathedral.
After enjoying a special Captain’s Dinner on-board, guests may wish to wander ashore for a pre-emptive exploration of Rudesheim.
Day 6
Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz
Included today is a walking tour of Rudesheim, scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge, guided tour of Koblenz and a live folk music performance on-board.
Day 7
Cologne
Guests enjoy a leisurely morning on-board during a scenic sailing to Cologne. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore.
Day 8
Cologne
Enjoy a day at leisure in Cologne to explore as you please.
Day 9
Cologne
Today takes you on a guided walking tour of Cologne. Afterwards, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship.
Day 10
Andernach & Boppard
In the historical Andernach, you’ll enjoy a guided tour before rejoining your ship for a lunch coupled with scenic sailing. After arriving in Boppard, enjoy some time at leisure to explore under your own steam.
Day 11
Rhine Gorge & Rudesheim
Today, you’ll enjoy another chance to view the spectacular Rhine Gorge and more free time to explore Rudesheim.
Day 12
Mainz
This morning will be spent on a guided tour of Mainz- followed by an afternoon sailing on the way to Miltenberg.
Day 13
Miltenberg / Wertheim
Enjoy a guided tour of the medieval village of Miltenberg before joining your ship and continuing down the Main river to Wertheim. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a walking tour alongside an expert guide.
Day 14
Wurzburg
After a leisurely morning sailing, enjoy a guided tour of Wurzburg – including the UNESCO-designated baroque palace, the Residenz.
Day 15
Rothenburg / Ochsenfurt
This morning takes you for a leisurely drive on the Romantic Road, a short visit to Rothenberg and an afternoon guided tour of Ochsenfurt.
Day 16
Bamberg
Savour a morning of scenic sailing on the way to the scenic Bamberg – where you’ll tour alongside a local guide.
This evening, after the Captain’s Gala Dinner, enjoy a performance of traditional Barvarian folk music.
Day 17
Nuremberg
Upon arriving at Nuremberg, explore its highlights on a guided tour before enjoying some free time to wander at leisure.
Day 18
Return Home
Wave goodbye to your ship and begin your journey home.
Day 1
Nuremberg
Begin your adventure in Nuremberg – enjoy a warm welcome onto your 5-star floating hotel.
Day 2
Nuremberg
Upon arriving at Nuremberg, explore its highlights on a guided tour before enjoying some free time to wander at leisure.
Day 3
Bamberg
Savour a morning of scenic sailing on the way to the scenic Bamberg – where you’ll tour alongside a local guide.
This evening, after the Captain’s Gala Dinner, enjoy a performance of traditional Barvarian folk music.
Day 4
Rothenburg / Ochsenfurt
This morning takes you for a leisurely drive on the Romantic Road, a short visit to Rothenberg and an afternoon guided tour of Ochsenfurt.
Day 5
Wurzburg
After a leisurely morning sailing, enjoy a guided tour of Wurzburg – including the UNESCO-designated baroque palace, the Residenz.
Day 6
Miltenberg / Wertheim
Enjoy a guided tour of the medieval village of Miltenberg before joining your ship and continuing down the Main river to Wertheim. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a walking tour alongside an expert guide.
Day 7
Mainz
This morning will be spent on a guided tour of Mainz- followed by an afternoon sailing on the way to Miltenberg.
Day 8
Rhine Gorge & Rudesheim
Today, you’ll enjoy another chance to view the spectacular Rhine Gorge and more free time to explore Rudesheim.
Day 9
Andernach & Boppard
In the historical Andernach, you’ll enjoy a guided tour before rejoining your ship for a lunch coupled with scenic sailing. After arriving in Boppard, enjoy some time at leisure to explore under your own steam.
Day 10
Cologne
Today takes you on a guided walking tour of Cologne. Afterwards, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship.
Day 11
Cologne
Enjoy a day at leisure in Cologne to explore as you please.
Day 12
Cologne
Guests enjoy a leisurely morning on-board during a scenic sailing to Cologne. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore.
Day 13
Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz
Included today is a walking tour of Rudesheim, scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge, guided tour of Koblenz and a live folk music performance on-board.
Day 14
Speyer
Spend the day exploring Speyer on a guided tour, which includes the spectacular UNESCO-designated Imperial Cathedral.
After enjoying a special Captain’s Dinner on-board, guests may wish to wander ashore for a pre-emptive exploration of Rudesheim.
Day 15
Strasbourg
Today brings you on a guided tour of Strasbourg – followed by an afternoon of scenic cruising.
Day 16
Breisach / The Black Forest & Titisee
Today we sail to the ancient town of Breisach – where you’ll have a front-row seat to the impressive Saint Stephen’s Cathedral.
After, drive through the stunning Black Forest Mountains on the way to Titisee.
Day 17
Lucerne / Bernese Oberland
This morning, discover Lucerne on foot with a guided tour. After, you’ll catch the Bernese Oberland rail journey into the Alps.
Day 18
Return Home
Wave goodbye to your ship and begin your journey home.
GRAND CRUISE OF THE RHINE GORGE, MEDIEVAL GERMANY & SWITZERLAND CRUISE SHIPS
Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland Deals
Guests enjoy adventuring across the Rhine
Riviera Travel 
Departure:
May, June, August
VISITING: Basel Lucerne / Bernese Oberland Breisach / The Black Forest & Titisee Strasbourg Speyer Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz Cologne Andernach & Boppard Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim Mainz Miltenberg / Wertheim Würzburg Rothenburg / Ochsenfurt Bamberg Nuremberg Return Home
AVG PER PERSON*
£
4,949
Riviera Travel Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Cologne (EMBARK) Koblenz Rhine Gorge Speyer Strasbourg Breisach & Black Forest Lucerne & Bernese Oberland Return Home (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,509
Riviera Travel Departure:
July
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Lucerne / Bernese Oberland Breisach / Titisee / The Black Forest Strasbourg Speyer Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz Cologne Andernach / Koblenz Bernkastel Trier / Luxembourg Cochem Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim Worms / Speyer Heidelberg or Schwetzingen / Rhine Gorge Niederlahnstein Bonn & Cologne Return Home (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
4,849
Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland Cruise Review
Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland FAQs
Is there a ‘Superior Drinks Package’?
Riviera Travel provides a free Superior Drinks package on all European river cruises.
Where are departures available from?
For this cruise, flights are available from Birmingham, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Heathrow and Manchester airports.
What is the ‘Happiness Guarantee’?
Riviera Travel offers a Happiness Guarantee – if you’re not happy by day two of your getaway, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.
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