Mighty Rhine to Switzerland
Mighty Rhine to Switzerland
$2095
Mighty Rhine to Switzerland
9 Days Starting in Germ and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Cologne, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel, Lucerne, Breisach, Alsace, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Mainz, Belgium
Tour operator:
Tour code:
s-tbc2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Experience the very best of the Rhine on this fun-filled journey that’ll see you taking in the sights of three countries – Germany, France and Switzerland. With unique, floating accommodation aboard the MS Serenade 1, explore historic old towns, Gothic cathedrals and fascinating museums as you enjoy visits to spectacular destinations including Strasbourg, 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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cologne
Location: Cologne
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Cologne where we join our ship.
Day 2 : Rüdesheim
Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax on board our ship as we cruise along the Rhine, which leads us through the Rhine Gorge and past the legendary Lorelai. 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.
Day 3 : Speyer To Strasbourg
Location: Speyer, Strasbourg
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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.
Day 4 : Strasbourg To Basel
Location: Strasbourg, Basel
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we arrive at the magnificent city of Strasbourg, which is well known for its world heritage status. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace – why not discover the main sights or wander around the Old Town?
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.
We return to the ship for lunch and set sail to Basel.
Day 5 : Basel To Lucerne To Breisach
Location: Basel, Lucerne, Breisach
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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.
Day 6 : Breisach To Alsace To Mannheim
Location: Breisach, Alsace, Mannheim
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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 call at the quaint village of Riquewihr and enjoy a wine tasting at the famous Dopff & Irion vineyard.
This afternoon, we set sail for Mannheim.
Day 7 : Mannheim To Heidelberg To Mainz
Location: Mannheim, Heidelberg, Mainz, Cologne
Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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.
Day 8 : Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Comfortable hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning. We continue to Belgium for an overnight stay,
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights on a full-board basis on board the MS Serenade 1.
You will stay for one night at a comfortable hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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