Romantic Rhine 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 glide effortlessly from Cologne to Strasbourg, enjoying imposing castles, sun-drenched vineyards and historic towns along the way.
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- 2027
| 06.08. - 12.08.2027 | Fr. - Do. | from CHF 1'795.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Cologne
Coach journey to Cologne. From 4.00 pm you can settle into your cabin and enjoy your first feel of life on board. Over the welcome cocktail you will get to know the crew and your fellow passengers, before being treated to a culinary welcome dinner. At 8.00 pm the MS ELEGANT leaves the city and sets course for the Moselle.
Day 2: Cochem
Around midday you arrive in Cochem, one of the most picturesque wine villages on the Moselle. High above the town stands Reichsburg Castle, 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 in peace on board, before the ship departs later that evening.
Day 3: Koblenz
Early in the morning you arrive in Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle meet at the Deutsches Eck. The city is one of the oldest in Germany and tells around 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 can enjoy an impressive panoramic cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Past numerous castles, vine-covered slopes and legendary places, you glide towards the famous Lorelei Rock, which has fascinated travellers for centuries. At midday you 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 can enjoy a ride on the Winzerexpress.
Day 5: Mannheim & Heidelberg
In the morning the MS ELEGANT moors in Mannheim. (Optional) From here you take an excursion to the romantic city of Heidelberg, famous for its picturesque old town, Germany's oldest university and Heidelberg Castle, which towers above the Neckar – a jewel of the Renaissance and one of the most visited sights in the country.
In the afternoon you arrive in Speyer, one of Germany's oldest cities. The imposing Imperial and Mary's Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) defines the cityscape. You will have time to explore Speyer on your own – whether the charming old town, the Technik Museum or the picturesque Maximilianstrasse.
Day 6: Strasbourg
Today your ship is in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home to numerous European institutions. (Optional) In the morning you 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 conclusion to this journey.
Day 7: Strasbourg - Switzerland
Disembarkation at 9.00 am, followed by the return journey to the drop-off points.
Comfort
Der Comfort-Bus, bietet Ihnen alles, worauf Sie als Reisegast Wert legen. Besonders die grosse Beinfreiheit wird Sie überraschen. Unsere Comfort-Busse sind mit 26 – 50 Plätzen ausgestattet.
- 26–50 verstellbare Komfortsitze
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Radio / DVD / Navigationssystem
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank, Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- 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
Hotels
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 also offer a cosy seating area, minibar and a French balcony.
