Charm of the Rhine – Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Cologne

10 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.

• Day 2: Mainz to Mannheim

  After breakfast we travel to Mainz to board our ship. 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. Relax this evening on board as we set sail and cruise towards Mannheim.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Mainz

  

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  • Mainz

• Day 3: Mannheim to Strasbourg

  We arrive into the port of Mannheim where you can join our optional excursion to the majestic city of Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university, for time at leisure. We return to the ship for lunch on board and an afternoon and overnight sailing towards Strasbourg.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Mannheim

  

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  • Mannheim

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Heidelberg	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 4: Strasbourg to Worms

  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. Return on board in time for lunch and sail overnight towards Worms.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Strasbourg

  

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  • Strasbourg

• Day 5: Worms to Rüdesheim

  We arrive into the city of Worms this morning. Worms’ skyline is dominated by the four towers and two domes of the magnificent Kaiserdom, built in the 11th and 12th centuries in the late-Romanesque style, and consecrated in 1018. You can still see many vestiges of the old city walls, particularly the Torturmplatz and the Karolingerstraße. The Dom of St. Peter and St Paul, which was completed in 1325 survived the destruction of World War II. This afternoon we set sail for Rüdesheim, arriving later this evening. Tonight, there’s the chance to join our optional tour to visit a traditional wine cellar and sample some of the superb wine that the region is so famous for. Relax this evening as we are berthed overnight in Rüdesheim.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Worms

  

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  • Worms

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Wine Cellar and Tasting	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 6: Rüdesheim to Koblenz to Cologne

  We leave Rüdesheim this morning and set sail towards the historic city of Koblenz, one of the oldest, most beautiful and most diverse cities in Germany. This afternoon you are free to explore at leisure before we set sail this evening towards Cologne.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Koblenz

  

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  • Koblenz

• Day 7: Cologne

  We arrive into Cologne this morning. Cologne is a beautiful city dominated by a huge Gothic cathedral, with many other highlights to uncover. We set sail tonight for Amsterdam.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Cologne

  

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  • Cologne

• Day 8: Amsterdam

  We arrive into Amsterdam this afternoon and there’s free time to explore at leisure.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Amsterdam

  

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  • Amsterdam

• Day 9: Antwerp

  Disembark and head to Antwerp. Enjoy a stroll around the historic old town with its enchanting street and pretty squares, surrounded by guild houses. We later continue to our overnight hotel.

  Included meals: Breakfast

  Antwerp

  

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  • Antwerp

• Day 10:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £329.00 (10 days).