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Rhine Explorer 2

Explore along the Rhine on an adventure brought to you by TUI – calling at ports across Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

Enjoy a selection of excursions to scenic destinations, historically rich locations and UNESCO sites. Guests have the opportunity to book tours, tastings, canal cruises, bike rides and much more.

Climb aboard the unique TUI Isla – one of TUI’s extravagant vessels designated to the Rhine river. During your stay, enjoy an assortment of unique comforts and luxuries for the duration of your travels.

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  • Cruise Line: TUI
  • Ship: TUI Isla
  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Departure: Apr - Oct
AVG PER PERSON*
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Rhine Explorer 2 Cruise Itinerary

Traverse along the Rhine on a journey from Basel to Amsterdam – enjoying a selection of tours, tastings, bike rides and a range of coveted attractions along the way. TUI presents a selection of hand-picked excursions to historic locations and glamorous landmarks.

Day 1

Arrive to Basel (EMBARK)

Your cruise begins in Basel. After settling into your ship, explore a range of attractions from the Botanical Gardens and Basel Zoo.

Day 2

Breisach

Enjoy a choice of adventures today; embark on a walking tour of Breisach, a spectacular wine tasting, Colmar city tour and pay a visit to the popular St Stephen’s Cathedral.

Day 3

Strasbourg

Spend the day touring Strasbourg alongside an informative guide or wander through Obernai on a tour that concludes with a wine tasting.

Day 4

Speyer

Explore the fascinating historic sights of Speyer – enjoy a guided walking tour and embark down the German Wine Route.

Day 5

Rüdesheim / Koblenz

For the first half of your day, take a few hours to explore Rudesheim – famous for its wine production. You may wish to book an excursion showing a coffee making demo.
At lunchtime, we sail on to Koblenz, where you can take a cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, overlooking the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

Day 6

Cologne

Spend the day touring and tasting your way through Cologne; try some of the city’s locally-brewed beers and pay a visit to its famous cathedral.

Day 7

Amsterdam

Enjoy a cruise along Amsterdam’s canals and tour the vibrant city. On offer today is an excursion to Edam an Zaanse.

Day 8

Depart Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)

Use your final few hours in Amsterdam to take in some scenic views before your departing flight.

RHINE EXPLORER 2 CRUISE SHIPS

TUI Isla

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Rhine Explorer 2 Deals

Explore attractions along the spectacular Rhine river

TUI
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach Strasbourg Speyer Rüdesheim / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,179
TUI
Departure: Jun to Jul
VISITING: Frankfurt (EMBARK) Koblenz Rüdesheim Speyer Kehl Breisach Basel Basel (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,849
TUI
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Koblenz Speyer Strasbourg Breisach Basel
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,019
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Rhine Gems

TUI
Departure: May to Sep
VISITING: Frankfurt (EMBARK) Koblenz Worms Strasbourg Basel Breisach Speyer Frankfurt (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,539
TUI
Departure: May to Sep
VISITING: Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Rüdesheim Cologne Amsterdam
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Rhine Explorer 2 Cruise Review

“I had a lot of fun on this cruise; it was really awesome and I got to check a lot of must-sees off my bucket list. All of the excursions were really well thought out and organised.”

Monica White, London

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Rhine Explorer 2 FAQ

Which wellness facilities are available on-board the ship?

The TUI Isla affords guests access to an on-board sauna, whirlpool and loungers within the ship’s designated wellness area.

Is there special assistance available?

TUI River Cruises are not generally suitable for customers with reduced mobility. There isn’t a lift on the ship and there are no wheelchair accessible cabins available.

What are TUI’s recommended highlights for the trip?

TUI recommends paying a visit to Cologne’s Cathedral, taste-testing famous Rudesheimer coffee and riding Koblenz’s cable car.

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