Rhine in Flames
A spectacular 5-day river cruise along the Rhine to see beautiful scenery, fairytale castles & the picturesque towns of Rüdesheim and Koblenz. The highlight is taking part in the magnificent ‘Rhine in Flames’ flotilla from the comfort of your ship as fireworks light up the riverbanks and atmospheric music plays.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Strasbourg
We arrive in Strasbourg and board our ship at 18.00. Enjoy a welcome cocktail. Our ship will sail through the night.
Day 2 Rüdesheim
The morning will be spent cruising. Upon reaching Rüdesheim we will enjoy a tour with commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train. We enjoy some wine-tasting at Bassenheimer Hof cellar. We then continue on to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum followed by free time in Rüdesheim.
Day 3 Koblenz & Rhine in Flames
Today we cruise to Koblenz where we take an afternoon tour of the Old Town. Next we cruise to Oberwesel. This evening our ship takes part in the Rhine in Flames flotilla.
Day 4 Heidelberg
After a morning cruise to Mannheim we take a coach to Heidelberg where we enjoy a guided tour of the old city & a chance to visit the outside of Heidelberg Castle. The access to the castle means climbing up a 300m gradient.
Day 5 Disembark Strasbourg
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Day 1 Embark in Strasbourg
We arrive in Strasbourg and board our ship at 18.00. Enjoy a welcome cocktail. Our ship will sail through the night.
Day 2 Rüdesheim
The morning will be spent cruising. Upon reaching Rüdesheim we will enjoy a tour with commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train. We enjoy some wine-tasting at Bassenheimer Hof cellar. We then continue on to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum followed by free time in Rüdesheim.
Day 3 Koblenz & Rhine in Flames
Today we cruise to Koblenz where we take an afternoon tour of the Old Town. Next we cruise to Oberwesel. This evening our ship takes part in the Rhine in Flames flotilla.
Day 4 Heidelberg
After a morning cruise to Mannheim we take a coach to Heidelberg where we enjoy a guided tour of the old city & a chance to visit the outside of Heidelberg Castle. The access to the castle means climbing up a 300m gradient.
Day 5 Disembark Strasbourg
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
MS Gerard Scmitter
Named after the founder of CroisiEurope, the MS Gérard Schmitter is an intimate-sized premium ship measuring 110m long by 11.40m wide. It can accommodate 174 passengers in 87 cabins spread over three decks. The size of each cabin is 13.50m2. The ship is decorated in subtle chocolate brown shades with splashes of rose and lilac. The restaurant, lounge and bar with dancefloor are located on the middle deck, while guests can enjoy sun loungers and a large shaded area on the sundeck.
MS Gérard Schmitter (premium ship)
4 Nights Inclusive
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• Porterage
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
• Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)
• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 3 days
• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 3 nights
• Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night
• On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers
• Tour with commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train,
• Wine tasting at the Bassenheimer Hof cellar
• Admission to Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum
• Tour of Koblenz
• Guided walking tour of Heidelberg
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Features of this tour
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS• Take part in the Rhine in Flames Flotilla
• Discover picturesque Rüdesheim & enjoy some wine-tasting
