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Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise

Set sail on an adventure you won’t soon forget aboard the Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise, a simple yet luxurious holiday along the revered Rhine River, a marvel known for its history and stunning natural vistas.

Embark with Riviera Travel aboard either the MS George Eliot or the MS Emily Brontë – both five-star cruise vessels – and experience the sights and sounds of Cologne and Rüdesheim on a selection of guided excursions.

Gift yourself the four-day holiday that is the Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise and start seeing more of the world’s wonders today.

  • Cruise Line: Riviera Travel
  • Ship: MS George Eliot & MS Emily Brontë
  • Duration: 3 Nights
  • Departure: Mar - Nov
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Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise Prices

Price per person
Nov 07, 2026
£999 pp
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Nov 10, 2026
£1,149 pp
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Mar 24, 2027
£1,149 pp
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Nov 11, 2027
£1,149 pp
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Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise Itinerary

Explore the Rhine with a guided excursion or two detailed in our cruise itinerary.

Day 1

Cologne

Board your ship.

Day 2

Rüdesheim

Go on a guided walk of Rüdesheim. Afterwards, enjoy some free time. Tonight, partake in a Chef’s Dinner.

Day 3

Cologne

Experience a guided tour of Cologne.

Day 4

Return home

After breakfast, begin your return journey home.

RHINE GORGE & COLOGNE DISCOVERY RIVER CRUISE SHIPS

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RHINE GORGE & COLOGNE DISCOVERY RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the rich culture of the Rhine River and its delightful destinations

Rüdesheim

Cologne Cathedral

Rhine Gorge

Cologne City

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Explore more of the Rhine and its beautiful ports of call today

Riviera Travel
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Cologne (EMBARK) Rüdesheim Cologne Return Home
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
Riviera Travel
Departure: May to Oct
VISITING: Cologne Koblenz & Boppard Rhine Gorge & Mainz Heidelberg Strasbourg & Colmar Rüdesheim
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 2,099 pp
Riviera Travel
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Cologne (EMBARK) Koblenz Rhine Gorge Speyer Strasbourg Breisach & Black Forest Lucerne & Bernese Oberland Return Home (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 2,149 pp
Riviera Travel
Departure: May to Oct
VISITING: Cologne (EMBARK) Cochem Trier Bernkastel Koblenz & Boppard Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim Cologne Return Home (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 2,149 pp

Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise FAQ

Is Wi-Fi available on board?

Complimentary Wi-Fi will be accessible to you on board.

How many passengers does each ship carry?

The MS George Eliot holds 132 passengers and the MS Emily Brontë holds 169 passengers.

How come there aren’t many excursions available on this cruise?

Due to the duration of this cruise being rather short, there are fewer excursions available compared to how many there are available on our longer cruises.

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