Personally accompanied
Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
Romantic Rhine
Trip highlights:
- Relaxation on the MS ELEGANT by Amadeus
- The wine town of Rüdesheim
- Historic Strasbourg
River cruise from Cologne to Strasbourg – castles, wine & indulgence
Discover the Rhine at its most beautiful! On board the comfortable MS ELEGANT by Amadeus, you will glide effortlessly from Cologne to Strasbourg, enjoying imposing castles, sun-drenched vineyards and historic towns along the way.
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Trip details
Day 1: Switzerland - Cologne
Coach journey to Cologne. From 4.00 pm you can move into your cabin and enjoy your first feel of life on board. Over the welcome cocktail you will meet the crew and your fellow travellers, before being treated to a delicious welcome dinner. At 8.00 pm the MS ELEGANT leaves the city and sets course for the Moselle.
Day 2: Cochem
Around midday you will arrive in Cochem, one of the most picturesque wine towns on the Moselle. Reichsburg Castle towers high above the town, while below, narrow lanes, lovingly restored half-timbered houses and the riverside promenade create a unique atmosphere. (Optional) Discover Cochem on a classic walking tour and get to know the characteristic, delicately fruity Moselle wines at a wine tasting. In the evening there is time to enjoy the magic of the Moselle at your leisure on board, before the ship departs in the evening.
Day 3: Koblenz
Early in the morning you will arrive in Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle meet at the Deutsches Eck. The city is one of the oldest in Germany and tells some 2,000 years of history – from Roman roots and medieval lanes to Prussian architecture. (Optional) On the walking tour you will discover historic squares, elegant courtyards and the riverside promenade.
Day 4: Upper Middle Rhine Valley & Rüdesheim
In the morning you will enjoy an impressive panoramic cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Passing numerous castles, vine-covered slopes and legendary places, you will glide towards the famous Loreley rock, which has fascinated travellers for centuries. At midday you will arrive in Rüdesheim, one of the most important wine centres on the Rhine. (Optional) On the walking tour you will discover historic winegrowers' courtyards and the famous Drosselgasse. Afterwards you will enjoy a ride on the Winzerexpress.
Day 5: Mannheim & Heidelberg
In the morning the MS ELEGANT moors in Mannheim. (Optional) From here you will take an excursion to the romantic city of Heidelberg, famous for its picturesque old town, the oldest university in Germany and Heidelberg Castle towering above the Neckar, a jewel of the Renaissance and one of the most visited places in the country.
In the afternoon you will arrive in Speyer, one of the oldest cities in Germany. The imposing Imperial and St Mary's Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) defines the cityscape. You will have time to explore Speyer on your own – whether the cosy old town, the Technik Museum or the picturesque Maximilianstrasse.
Day 6: Strasbourg
Today your ship is moored in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home to numerous European institutions. (Optional) In the morning you will have the opportunity to discover the city on a boat tour. In the evening the crew invites you to a festive gala dinner, a delightful finale to this journey.
Day 7: Strasbourg - Switzerland
Disembarkation at 9.00 am, followed by the return journey to the drop-off points.
The comfortable MS ELEGANT by Amadeus accommodates a maximum of 150 guests in 68 cabins. All cabins are outside cabins and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, safe, telephone, spacious wardrobe, seating area and individually adjustable air conditioning. On request, the double beds can be separated into two single beds.
The cabins on the Strauss Deck (middle deck) and Mozart Deck (upper deck) have a French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling panoramic sliding glass door. The cabins on the Haydn Deck (main deck) have picture windows that cannot be opened. The spacious Amadeus Suites on the Mozart Deck additionally offer a cosy seating area, minibar and a French balcony.
Included services
- Outward and return journey by Comfort coach
- Overnight stays in the cabin booked
- Extensive full board on board comprising breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch menu, afternoon tea (coffee and cake), dinner with a choice of menu, filter coffee or tea after lunch and dinner, and a midnight snack
- Welcome cocktail
- Captain's gala dinner
- Participation in the on-board entertainment programme
- Cruise director on board (on-board languages German and English)
- Free use of the on-board facilities
- Luggage service at embarkation and disembarkation
- Embarkation, disembarkation and port fees
Comfort coach
The Comfort coach offers you everything that matters to you as a traveller. The generous legroom in particular will surprise you. Our Comfort coaches have 26 – 50 seats.
- 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
- Seat belts at every seat
- Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Radio / DVD / navigation system
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.
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