Scenic Switzerland Alsace and Rhine Valley Cruise & Coach Travel

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Scenic Switzerland, Alsace and Rhine Valley

Holiday Highlights

Beautiful old town of Basel
Explore the quaint town of Breisach
Strasbourg, capital of Alsace
Pretty promenade at Boppard

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What is Included?

Return coach travel and transfers
1 night bed and breakfast accommodation en route
7 nights full-board cruise
1 night half board accommodation post route
Welcome cocktail on arrival
Captain's dinner on the last evening of your cruise
On-board evening entertainment programme
Services of a Shearings resort representative
Expertly planned optional excursion programme to help you make the most of your cruise

A wealth of cultural experience, history and stunning views await you on this relaxing cruise taking in three fascinating and very different countries bordering the Rhine: Switzerland, France and Germany. Explore the half-timbered houses of Strasbourg, see Basel’s stunning cathedral and wander the quaint lanes of Breisach. The best Europe has to offer on a relaxing river cruise – what could be better?

Optional Excursions

Swiss Bernese Oberland
Discover Alsace
Waterways of Strasbourg
The Rhineland Wine Road
Beethoven & Bonn
Panoramic Rudesheim
Guided walking tour of Basel

Holiday Details

Tuesday: UK to Reims Area
Across to Calais and then to your overnight hotel.

Wednesday: Embark in Basel
Welcome to the MPS Rotterdam. After embarking, relax on board or take a stroll about Basel.

Thursday: Basel to Breisach
You will have free time today to explore Basel, with its numerous buildings by well-known architects and various heritage sites of national significance, including the entire old town. You may decide to join the optional excursion on the Swiss Bernese Oberland to make the most of your time in magical Switzerland. We leave before dinner and make our way along the Rhine to Breisach.

Friday: Breisach
We remain in quaint Breisach today giving you more time to explore the area. You could take the optional excursion to discover the delights of the Alsace region taking in views of the rolling hills and picturesque villages.

Saturday: Breisach to Strasbourg
Today we again cross an international border to enjoy Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. The town centre has been a World Heritage Site since 1988, the first time an entire city centre was given that title. Take the time to stroll along the canals enjoying the views of half-timbered houses and cobblestone lanes.

Sunday: Strasbourg to Speyer
Our port of call today is Speyer, with its lovely bijou centre. An optional excursion is offered to travel along the Rhineland wine road.

Monday: Speyer - Mainz - Boppard
This morning we cruise to Mainz, the former fort city and the capital of the state of the Rhineland. Late afternoon we continue on to Boppard the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’. A town founded by the Romans, with a pretty promenade and set at the foot of six imposing valleys.

Tuesday: Boppard – Bonn – Cologne
Relax and enjoy the scenic cruise to Bonn, home to Beethoven and the stunning palace and its gardens. Our final evening is spent in Cologne as we enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.

Wednesday: Cologne to Northern France
Time to say goodbye to the MPS Rotterdam in Cologne. Then journey to Northern France to your overnight hotel.

Thursday: Northern France to UK
We travel on to Calais for our ferry to Dover and continue home.

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