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Spectacular Switzerland & the Mighty Rhine
Set sail from Basel to Amsterdam on a spectacular voyage that will take you through the landmarks and the histories of four distinct nations. Explore scenic Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, using the MS Crucevita as your floating hotel. On your journey, come across historic cities, Gothic cathedrals, and fascinating museums. You can relax knowing that you'll be visiting some of Europe's most breathtaking locations, from Amsterdam's alluring canals and 17th-century merchant houses to Chapel Bridge in Switzerland, one of the most photographed sites in the country.
Tour Includes
- 7 nights’ cruise on a full board basis
- 8 visits included to Basel, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam
- Excursion to Lucerne
- Welcome drink & Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Afternoon tea/coffee and cake and late evening snack
- Services of a Cruise Manager & Cruise Director
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Itinerary
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We travel by coach to our overnight hotel in Germany on a bed and breakfast basis.
We continue by coach to the old University City of Basel where we join our ship and enjoy a relaxing evening on board. Those arriving by air join today. Those travelling by rail will take the Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Brussels and onward connecting train to Basel. On arrival in Basel, our coach will transfer you to the ship.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today, you can join our included full-day excursion by coach to the Swiss resort of Lucerne. This scenic journey follows a route that tunnels through the Jura Mountains, before arriving at Lucerne – the historic and scenic heart of Switzerland. Here you can visit the beautiful Chapel Bridge with its prominent water tower, one of the most photographed landmarks in Switzerland. We return to the ship for dinner this evening, and we set sail for Strasbourg overnight.
Included Highlights
This morning we arrive at the magnificent city of Strasbourg, which is well known for its world heritage status. Enjoy some free time to explore the main sights at leisure or take a walk around the old city. You can enjoy our fantastic optional excursion cruising along Strasbourg’s waterways, which is a great way to see the city. We return to the ship for lunch and a free afternoon for further exploration. This evening we set sail for Mannheim, where we will arrive in the morning.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| Strasbourg Canal Cruise |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We arrive at the river port of Mannheim where you can join our morning optional excursion to the majestic city of Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university, for time at leisure. We will return to our ship for lunch onboard as we cruise to Mainz where we arrive 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 are berthed overnight in Mainz.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| Heidelberg Highlights |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
This morning 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 for panoramic views across the Rhine valley. We return to the ship for lunch on board and before spending the early afternoon sailing to Koblenz. We arrive in Koblenz later this afternoon where there’s free time to explore, followed by dinner on board the ship before we set sail for Cologne.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| Rüdesheim Highlights |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We arrive in Cologne this morning, where there’s the chance to join an optional walking tour with a local guide. Cologne is a beautiful city, dominated by its huge Gothic cathedral and our local guide will show you some of the highlights. We return to the ship for lunch before we set sail for Amsterdam.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| Cologne Walking Tour |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Today you are free to explore Amsterdam at your leisure. Amsterdam boasts 120 canals, 1280 bridges and a host of museums. During your free time, why not admire the 17th-century merchant houses or the floating flower market, which is ablaze with colour in every season. There are also many traditional and contemporary art galleries to visit and of course, Amsterdam is a haven for shoppers. We gather for our final meal on board the ship tonight.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
This morning we bid farewell to our captain and crew and disembark for the return coach journey to the UK. Those travelling by air will be transferred to Amsterdam airport for the return flight to the UK. Those travelling by rail be will transferred to Amsterdam Centraal Station to board the Eurostar back to London St Pancras International.
Includes Breakfast
Got a question about
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Accommodation
You will stay for one night at the 4-star Mercure Reims Parc Des Expositions hotel in France, then spend seven nights cruising aboard the MS Crucevita.
Got a question about
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Don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team are ready and waiting to help with any further information you need!
