Christmas,River Cruising
From the splendour of Cologne through the legendary Rhine Gorge to magical Rüdesheim and historic Koblenz, treat yourself to a memorable year end celebration with a special highlight. Ring in the New Year in style in the River City of Basel and indulge in a festive gala dinner onboard. Raise a glass, revel in the best party of the year and spend quality time toasting and dining with family and new friends.
Depart: 17:00pm Welcome to your New Year’s Cruise, which starts in Cologne. After you have explored your floating premium hotel, the Cruise Director invites you to a Welcome Cocktail onboard. This evening, the chef will present you with a special and diverse Welcome Dinner while your ship starts its journey towards Rüdesheim. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Arrive: 10:00am | Depart: 18:00pm You get to know one particularly attractive Rhine Town today. This morning, you will reach the cultural town of Mainz. You can start the day here with a leisurely stroll and a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. This afternoon, an excursion takes you to the Eulchen Brewery, where you will be introduced to the fascinating world of brewing. Later in the evening, your ship leaves Mainz. Optional Excursions: • Mainz Walking Tour with Gutenberg Museum • Amadeus Taste: Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting in Mainz Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 12:00pm | Depart: 18:00pm At lunch time we will reach the next stop of our trip in the French Alsace Region where our ship docks in wintery Strasbourg. A visit to the picturesque Old Town is highly recommended, for example as part of an extended city sightseeing trip in a comfortable tour bus, which will take you to the most beautiful sights of Strasbourg. In the early evening, your ship weighs anchor and continues its journey upriver, towards Switzerland. Optional Excursions: • Strasbourg with Canal Boat Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:00am On the morning of Old Year’s Day you arrive in Basel. You can make use of the opportunity to join us for a morning city sightseeing tour, which will take you to the most beautiful sights in Basel, the third largest City in Switzerland. This evening, we will spoil you onboard with an elegant New Year’s dinner and at midnight we will pop Champagne bottles and ring in the New Year in style. Optional Excursions: • Basel - Where Three Countries Meet • 'Dance into the New Year' - Party onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart: 09:00am Spend New Year’s Day relaxing onboard your 5 star luxury ship, which leaves Basel in the morning and travels down river. Recover from last night’s New Year’s celebrations and allow us to spoil you with culinary delights while you enjoy the restful atmosphere in the Panorama Bar or the Amadeus Club, where you can sit back, relax and admire the passing wintery riverscapes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive Speyer: 03:00am | Depart: 12:00pm Arrive Mannheim: 14:00pm | 23:59pm During the night, your ship docks in the Rhineland-Palatinate City of Speyer, which played an important role in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. Your ship remains here until midday, allowing you to explore the city with a sightseeing walk in the morning. Afterwards, your ship travels to Mannheim. After lunch, you can make a detour to the nearby City of Heidelberg, which is famous for its Castle and historic Old Town. At midnight your ship departs and heads towards Oberwesel. Optional Excursions: • Speyer Walking Tour • Romantic Heidelberg with Castle Ruins Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive Rüdesheim: 07:00am | Depart: 11:30am Arrive Koblenz: 14:00pm | 22:00pm During breakfast, you arrive in Rüdesheim, which you can explore during the course of a morning sightseeing walk. Afterwards, your ship weighs anchor and passes the imposing Lorelei Rock. After lunch, you reach Koblenz where you can explore the beautiful Old Town during a guided walking tour in the course of the afternoon. This evening, the Captain will invite you to an elegant Gala Dinner onboard, while your ship continues its journey to Cologne. Optional Excursions: • Drosselgasse & Tasting of Rüdesheimer Coffee • Koblenz Walking Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 03:00am | Depart: 12:00pm The end of your journey has dawned. After a generous breakfast, disembark and take leave of your floating hotel. We hope to welcome you again soon! Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
