Romantic Rhine, Alsace and Netherlands Crucevita Superior Deluxe Balcony
Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Frankfurt
Available
May 2024 / October 2024
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
This tour is part of our flexible coach touring range, guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people. Once the tour is booked, it is guaranteed so it will definitely go ahead, and will never cancel.
This tour is guided in English only. Please note if English speaking attendance numbers are low, the tour can become bilingual either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader providing explanations in both languages.
The tour offers flexibility, allowing you to customize it to your preferences. By clicking 'Quote or Book,' you will have the choice to select your desired start and end dates and destinations within the tour's defined parameters. Given this flexibility, it's important to note that the same people, tour guides or drivers may not be on your entire journey.
Dinner on board.
Transfer in and reception on board the "MS CRUCEVITA" in MAINZ to start your RHINE VALLEY CRUISE. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. However, if you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage at the front desk. In the afternoon, visit of Mainz (check compatibility with your arrival time). Welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight sailing.
Full board.
We will wake up in MANNHEIM , the university town on the Rhine and Necka rivers, and a city closely linked to the car industry. It is in Manheim that Karl Drais built the first two-wheeled vehicle in 1817 and where Carl Benz´s first automobile was seen rolling through the streets in 1886. From there we will go to visit HEIDELBERG , a city known for its 14th century University and its beautiful palace on top of the hill. Overnight sailing.
Full board.
This day we will enjoy the capital of the French Alsace, STRASBOURG , one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in a splendid scenic region. In the morning we include a tour of the city, to visit the most interesting places first by coach and then on foot through its historic center. After lunch, free time or the possibility of visiting one of the French Alsace’s most important villages, Colmar. Overnight sailing.
Full board.
In the morning we will visit the small but important village of WORMS , where one of the most important Cathedrals of the Palatinate is located. After the included visit of the city, you will have free time until lunch. After lunch we resume sailing and in the middle of the afternoon we will arrive in RÜDESHEIM where we will spend the night.
Full board.
On this day we will get to know one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe and the most popular stretch of the Rhine, the "Romantic Rhine" . This 65 km stretch is a World Heritage Site for its scenic beauty and historical significance with dozens of castles, vineyards, and legends such as the mermaid "Loreley".
At each end of this stretch are the cities of KOBLENZ and RÜDESHEIM , that we will have the opportunity to visit on this full day on both included excursions. Overnight sailing.
Full board.
Early arrival in one of Germany´s most prominent cities, COLOGNE . During the visit , which we will make on foot, we will visit the historic center of the millenary city to finish at its greatest attraction: the city´s cathedral (Kölner Dom), which is the seat of the Archbishopric. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy its breweries, shopping streets or perfumeries, or the possibility to visit the nearby city of Düsseldorf. After dinner we departed for Amsterdam. Overnight sailing.
Full board.
Early in the afternoon we arrive in AMSTERDAM to enjoy one of the cities with the most personality and atmosphere in Europe. Known as the Venice of the North for its many bridges and canals, we will have the opportunity to walk through its streets on the visit we offer. Overnight in Amsterdam.
Breakfast.
Disembark at 09:00; at this time all passengers must vacate their cabins, but you can leave the bags and remain on board in common areas or go out to enjoy the city until your departure.