Mighty Rhine to Switzerland
9 days from £2,059pp
Experience the very best of the Rhine on this romantic journey that’ll see you taking in the sights of three countries – Germany, France and Switzerland. With stylish, floating accommodation, explore ancient old towns, Gothic cathedrals and captivating museums as you enjoy visits to iconic destinations including Speyer, Basel and Breisach. From the sheer cliff faces of the mythical Rhine Gorge to the lush plains of the Alsace, you’re in for a memorable river cruise.
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Cologne where we join our ship.
Includes Light Supper
Relax on board our ship as we cruise along the Rhine, which leads us through the Rhine Gorge and past the legendary Lorelei. This afternoon, we arrive at the quaint wine town of Rüdesheim. Here, you can enjoy the town’s many highlights on our optional excursion, including a cable car ride offering panoramic views across the Rhine Valley.
This evening we set sail for Speyer.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
This morning, we arrive in charming Speyer. Easily explored on foot, highlights of the town including a magnificent Romanesque cathedral, the remains of a medieval synagogue, and an abundance of museums.
Why not join our optional excursion to the Speyer Technical Museum, which houses vintage cars, locomotives, and an original Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet?
Lunch is served onboard our ship, and you’ll have some free time before we sail overnight to Strasbourg.
Includes Breakfast
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Includes Dinner
Plan ahead. Take it further.
Enhance your holiday experience with our optional excursions.
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| Speyer Technical Museum | 2027 From £33 |
Reserve before you depart, or add to your itinerary as the journey unfolds.
This morning, we arrive in magnificent Strasbourg, which is well known for its World Heritage status. We moor just a short distance from the city centre, and you will have free time to venture into the centre at your own pace.
Alternatively, join our fantastic optional excursion and enjoy a cruise along Strasbourg’s waterways – the ultimate way to take in the attractions from a new perspective.
Lunch is served on board before we set sail to Basel.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
This morning, we arrive into the old university city of Basel. Here, you can join our full-day excursion by coach to the Swiss resort of Lucerne. This memorable journey follows a route that tunnels through the Jura Mountains, before arriving at Lucerne – the historic and scenic heart of Switzerland. Be sure to visit the beautiful Chapel Bridge with its prominent water tower, one of the most photographed landmarks in Switzerland.
Tonight, we sail to Breisach.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Packed Lunch
Includes Dinner
This morning, we arrive into Breisach, where the Black Forest meets the Alsace. Here, you can join our optional excursion into the beautiful Alsace. We’ll visit the quaint village of Riquewihr and enjoy free time to explore this delightful town.
This afternoon, we set sail for Mannheim.
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Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Arriving at the river port of Mannheim, you can join our optional excursion to the majestic city of Heidelberg – home of Germany’s oldest university. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, before we return to our ship for lunch as we cruise to Mainz, arriving later this afternoon.
Mainz is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers and has been the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 1946. We set sail for Cologne later this evening.
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We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning and continue to our overnight hotel in Belgium.
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Return home.
Includes Breakfast
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In 2026, you will stay for seven nights on board the MS Serenade 1.
In 2027, you will stay for seven nights on board the MS Swiss Crown.
You will also stay for one night in a city-style hotel in Belgium.
MS Swiss Crown
The 4-star MS Swiss Crown has belonged to the Scylla fleet since 2000 and was renovated in 2019. Adults-only and attentively crewed by 36 dedicated crew members, she carries just 141 passengers across 68 cabins spread over three decks – a scale that makes for an intimate and social experience on the water. On this adults-only vessel, you can enjoy excellent facilities, including a panoramic lounge with comfortable seating, a welcoming bar and stylish restaurant, a choice of five cabin types, a wellness area with a sauna and steam bath, a reading corner, an onboard shop and a spacious sun deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool. An elevator connects all decks, with the exception of the sun deck, and the vessel is fully air-conditioned.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Shower
- Chargable WiFi
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Meals on Request
- Vegan Menu
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Restaurant
- Lift
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