12 Days Charm of Rhine River Cruising

Rhine River cruise offers a unique opportunity to experience the best of Europe's natural beauty and cultural heritage. The river is known for its stunning scenery and rich history, making it the perfect destination for travelers seeking an immersive and unforgettable experience. Switzerland, with its high standards of living, is a top destination along the route, and Lucerne, with its breathtaking location on the edge of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by snowcapped mountains, is a must-visit destination in Switzerland. By combining these destinations in one trip, you can get a complete and diverse experience of Europe's most beautiful and historic places.

About This Trip
This trip requires a fair amount of daily walking. The pace is Moderate/Easy. Each shore excursion will require some walking. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.

MS Crucevita is a 5 star standard ship with elegant lines, yacht style. It refurbished in 2019, offering a unique and personalized cruising experience. With a Max capacity of only 110 guests, the ship provides a comfortable and cozy atmosphere, making it a great choice for travelers looking for a more intimate and exclusive cruise experience. The smaller ship size allows for easy navigation on the Rhine River, even during periods of low water levels.

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Trip Code TP12RR

10 Nights

23 Meals

Escorted Tour

4 Star

Small Group (26)

Airfares

Coach, Cruise

Shore excurions

Tour Highlights

Rhine Gorge

Sailing on famous Rhine Gorge (UNESCO Heritage)

Cologne Cathedral

Visiting 2000-year-old Cologne

Heidelberg Castle

Renaissance architecture: Heidelberg Castle

“Little France” - Strasbourg

Walking tour of the lovely “Little France” - Strasbourg

Freiburg

Freiburg – dark forest

Lucerne

Lucerne, a city sites amid snow-capped mountains on Lake Lucerne

Itinerary

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Day 1: North America - Amsterdam

Have a good rest at overnight flight to Amsterdam.
Day 2: Amsterdam

Transfer to port after arrival. Embarkation starts at 2 PM. you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

For early or late arrival guests, we will help you to request early embarkation or boxed dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city, but it is also a country by itself, “a small nation inside a large one”, wrote Geert Mak in “Amsterdam: a brief life of the city”. The city is distinguished by its three rings of canals lined by elaborately decorated merchants' residences and warehouses built in the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age. There are more than 1200 bridges and 165 canals throughout the city, and they are just part of the biggest attractions in Amsterdam. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of the city and find out all attractions with our tour guide. Lunch will serve on board after the morning tour. Welcome cocktail and safety instruction in the lounge followed by the Welcome Gala Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast (07:00 – 09:00), Lunch , Dinner
Day 4: Arnhem

One of the largest cities in the Netherlands, Arnhem – on the right bank of the Nederrijn. Today, we will visit Open Air Museum; it is a wonderful spot to present Old Dutch’s life style. Spread across 82 beautiful wooded acres just 4km from the heart of Arnhem. Museme founded in 1912 by ordinary Dutch citizens wanting to preserve traditional ways of life and folk art from different parts of the country. Return to the ship for lunch, and depart to Cologne in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For May 05/ Aug 25/ Sep 22 Group

Day 4 Cologne

Awake this morning in Cologne, one of the highlight cities in this trip. Cologne can trace its roots back to the first century AD, when it was established as a Roman provincial capital and military stronghold, and one of its most appealing features for tourists is that it retains elements from all the various periods of its long history. Near the left bank of the Rhine, Cologne’s towering landmark, the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Mary, is a UNESCO word heritage site.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Cologne

Awake this morning in Cologne, one of the highlight cities in this trip. Cologne can trace its roots back to the first century AD, when it was established as a Roman provincial capital and military stronghold, and one of its most appealing features for tourists is that it retains elements from all the various periods of its long history. Near the left bank of the Rhine, Cologne’s towering landmake, the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Mary, is a UNESCO word heritage site.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

For May 05/ Aug 25/ Sep 22 Group

Day 5 Koblenz-Rudesheim

Our cruise will dock in Koblenz this morning; it boasts many other well-preserved historic attractions, from sumptuous old palaces to some of the oldest churches in Germany. It is also perfect position to explore the UNESCO world heritage portion of the Rhine Valley. You are free at leisure today or join the walking tour for EUR55.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 6: Koblenz-Rudesheim

Our cruise will dock in Koblenz this morning; it boasts many other well-preserved historic attractions, from sumptuous old palaces to some of the oldest churches in Germany. It is also perfect position to explore the UNESCO world heritage portion of the Rhine Valley. You are free at leisure today or join the walking tour for EUR55.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For May 05/ Aug 25/ Sep 22 Group

Day 6 Mannheim-Heidelberg

Upon arrive in Mannheim, we can start our morning tour to Heidelberg. The symbol of Heidelberg is its Castle, perched on the slopes of Mountain Konigstuhl some 70m above the Neckar. From the Castle, a path takes you straight down into the old town, which features an important site of remembrance amid its beautiful streets.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Mannheim-Heidelberg

Upon arrive in Mannheim, we can start our morning tour to Heidelberg. The symbol of Heidelberg is its Castle, perched on the slopes of Mountain Konigstuhl some 70m above the Neckar. From the Castle, a path takes you straight down into the old town, which features an important site of remembrance amid its beautiful streets.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

For May 05/ Aug 25/ Sep 22 Group

Day 7 Strasbourg

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. Nothing prepares you for your first glimpse of Strasbourg’s Cathedral Notre – Dame, completed in all its Gothic grandeur in 1439. After the morning walking tour in Strasbourg, return to ship for lunch. Our cruise will depart to Mainz in the afternoon. Tonight, Captain’s Farewell cocktail in the lounge followed by Farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 8: Strasbourg

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. Nothing prepares you for your first glimpse of Strasbourg’s Cathedral Notre – Dame, completed in all its Gothic grandeur in 1439. After the morning walking tour in Strasbourg, return to ship for lunch. Our cruise will depart to Mainz in the afternoon. Tonight, Captain’s Farewell cocktail in the lounge followed by Farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

For May 05/ Aug 25/ Sep 22 Group

Day 8 Basel

Wake up in Basel this morning, located on the Rhine River near the borders of France and Germany, Basel contains the country's highest concentration of museums. The walking tour will bring you through the culture-centric city, including popular zoological gardens in the city center and Switzerland's largest site of Roman ruins, Augusta Raurica.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 9: Mainz - Freiburg (Sep 8 Group)

Our cruise ends in Mainz, but our journey has not finished yet. Continue to next stop, Freiburg, a vibrant university city in southwest Germany’s Black Forest, is known for its temperate climate and reconstructed medieval old town, crisscrossed by picturesque brooks (bächle). In the surrounding highlands, hiking destination Schlossberg hill is linked to Freiburg by a funicular. Enjoy your free day in the town; today’s lunch and dinner are on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

For May 05, Aug 25 and Sep 22 group

Day 9 Disembark at Basel - Lucerne

This morning pick up at Basel port and transfer to Lucerne. On route discover the Swiss capital on a guided tour of Bern. Take in top sights such as the UNESCO– listed Old Town, the Rose Garden, the clock tower, or Albert Einstein’s home. Explore hidden parks and gaze over the Aare River. Along the way, gain insight into Bern’s rich history and admire the balance of ancient and modern architecture. Then continue your trip to Lucerne

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Freiburg - Lucerne

After breakfast, continue our trip to Lucerne, Switzerland. You will discover this beauty and charm town on a walking tour. The iconic Lion Monument, which you’ll visit, was sculpted in memory for the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. Walking along the Lake Lucerne and enjoy the view of Mt. Pilatus and Riji, that is how life should be. This afternoon is free at leisure, you may have a chance to try local delicacies.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Lucerne

Today is free at leisure to explore this magical city on your own. Or, you may join our optional Half-day trip to Mt Pilatus. (EURO165pp, min group size 10 people) This is a 4-hour roundtrip journey includes a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, and an ascent by aerial cableway to the peak of Mt. Pilatus.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Lucerne-North America

After breakfast, transfer to Zurich for your return flight home

Meals: Breakfast

Featured Hotel

MS Crucevita 5*

Netherlands

Elegant and luxury boutique cruise vessel with stylish decor and comfortable surroundings that make you feel at home. MPS Crucevita has been styled after a grand yacht ensuring you have an extraordinary river cruise experience onboard. The motor vessel is a flagship and favourite with the customers!

* In case the advertised hotels are not available they will be replaced by alternative hotels with the same quality.

Optional Tours

Day 6

Koblenz Walking Tour

EURO 55/per perspon USD half day

Enjoy Koblenz in the heart of the picturesque region of Rhine and Moselle. Dive into the over 2000 year-old history of this former Roman settlement, one of the oldest cities in Germany. We will take you so view the Deutsches Eck (German corner) from which the city’s Latin name "confluentes – at the merging of the rivers" is derived. Come with us to get familiar with the German/French past of Koblenz and explore the romantic little streets between Basilica St. Kastor and the Schängel Fountain at the town hal

Day 11

Half-Day Trip to Mt. Pilatus

EURO 160/per perspon CAD

Half-day trip to Mt Pilatus. (EURO160pp, min group size 10 people) This is a 4-hour roundtrip journey includes a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, and an ascent by aerial cableway to the peak of Mt. Pilatus.

Inclusion

Price Include

• International Airfare from Toronto in economy class

• Aiport taxes

• Accommodation in the selected cabin of 8 Days 7 Nights 5 Star Deluxe Cruise Amsterdam - Mainz/Basel

• Freiburg + Lucerne post-cruise 3 nights tour with sightseeing tours

• 23 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners. Three meals per day on cruise (from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day);

Daily Early-riser breakfast; Table water during meals, Afternoon high-tea: tea, coffee, and cakes or late-night snack; 24-hour coffee station on board

• Welcome and farewell captain’s cocktails (including 1 drink per person); Welcome and farewell captain’s dinner with the special menu;

• 5 excursion programs detailed in the itinerary (Optional tours are available on board)

• Luggage service pier - ship - pier

• Live music in the bar every night

• Arrival and departure transfers

• Info-channel included

Price Does Not Include

• Port tax EUR$62

• Personal spending

• Insurance

• Prepaid Gratuities: EUR185 including basic tips on board, shore excursion guide, driver etc.)

• Minibar

• Bottled water, soft and alcoholic drinks during lunch and dinner

• Wi-fi: Limited Wifi is available on board, notably in the bar/lounge/reception area. Internet log-in passwords

can be purchased at the reception, including instructions on how to connect.

• Add on airfare from other cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria from $300; Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Halifax, St.John from $400;

Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec city from $300.

Payment plan

• A CAD$600/person non-refundable deposit at time of booking
• A CAD$1,600/person air-ticket fee at 6 months prior to the departure
• Balance due 3 months prior to the departure

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