The romantic Rhine Valley and the rock of the Lorelei (port-to-port cruise)

Regular price: $2,624.00
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Sightseeing Package

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CroisiCruise: CSW_PP

6 Days

Embark on a cruise on the Rhine between Alsace and Germany through an incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, and stories. Dive into the heart of an authentic terroir rich in discoveries: visit Strasbourg by boat, taste delicious wines* and visit famous museums.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
prepaid English Classic or Discovery sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

The classic German vacation to experience again and again

Rüdesheim, and a blast from the past at Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet(1)
The famous Drosselgasse, with its numerous cafés, bars and music
Koblenz, and its fortress overlooking the Rhine(1)
Mainz, the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg(1)
A walk through the vineyards and a tasting of regional products(1)
Baden-Baden, an elegant spa town(1)
The Treetop Walk, a beautiful view of the Black Forest(1)

Itinerary

Day 1: Strasbourg

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us on an excursion for both packages: tour by river boat through old Strasbourg by night (depending on availability.) We’ll see all the great sites on the riverbanks, from Petite France- listed as UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988- to the European quarter where institutions such as the Council of Europe and the European Parliament are located. The boat tour also includes the three bridges and four towers known as the Ponts Couverts as well as the Vauban Dam.

Day 2: Rudesheim

The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Touristic train, tasting of wines* and visit of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. DISCOVERY: Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, the little street famous worldwide for joyful atmosphere and Rhineland bands.

Day 3: Rudesheim - Koblenz

The morning will be spent cruising. Join our hostess for a discovery tour to explore old Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, Koblenz is a great city to stroll through. We’ll visit the historic castle, where we'll have a magnificent view across the city and valleys. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.

Day 4: Koblenz - Mainz

We’ll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, we offer two excursions:

CLASSIC package: Tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum. Mainz was founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and is currently the capital of the Rhine-Palatinate. In the 17th and 18th centuries, top architects and sculptors enhanced the basic shape of the town with fine palaces and churches. We’ll visit the Gutenberg Museum, the world-famous museum of book printing which houses two copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first major book printed with movable type in the West.
DISCOVERY package: Tour through the vineyards leaving from Mainz. We'll settle in for an open-air wagon ride, where we'll be able to take in the magnificent views of the Rhine. We’ll also enjoy a traditional bread, wine, and cold-cut snack from the region.

The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

Day 5: Rastatt

We’ll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, we offer two excursions:

CLASSIC package: Tour of Baden-Baden. In 2017, an article in The New York Times described Baden-Baden as “The Belle Époque meets the Age of Instagram.” Join us for a tour of this delightful spa town and discover for yourself the fun and fascinating mix it has to offer.

DISCOVERY package: The Treetop Walk in the Black Forest. We’ll take a lovely hike along a trail that traverses the dense forest of beech and pine trees to the impressive observation tower that provides an unobstructed view of the amazing scenery.

Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will begin cruising to Strasbourg.

Day 6: Strasbourg

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees and prepaid Classical Sightseeing package.

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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