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Cruise through the Rhine Valley on a 5-night cruising holiday from Strasbourg

A 5 night cruise from Strasbourg, visiting Rudesheim, Koblenz and Speyer.

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Join us on this superb cruise from Strasbourg to Koblenz and back, and relax as the river winds alongside steep cliffs characterised by hillside vineyards, ancient castles and magnificent scenery.

Experience the famous Drosselgasse of Rudseheim, with its cobbled streets and many restaurants and taverns, cosmopolitan Strasbourg and its magnificent cathedral, the historic town of Koblenz, and perhaps Heidelberg and its famous castle.

The Drosselgasse at Rudesheim

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E123: Cruise Departure Dates 2010/11
2010: Aug 23, 27;
Sep 3, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29;
Oct 1, 8, 14, 15; 2011: Apr 1;
May 6, 12, 25, 27; Jun 3, 17, 24;
Jul 1, 4, 15, 21, 22, 29, 30;
Aug 5, 19, 21, 26; Sep 1, 16, 23, 30;
Oct 7, 11
E123: Cruise the Rhine Valley 2010/11£ price per person
Exclusive savings of 10% on all dates
Prices above are per person based on two sharing a cabin.
Single Supplement: £186

The Lorelei Rock

The cruise price includes
  • Five nights en-suite accommodation on board ship in an air-conditioned twin/double cabin
  • All meals aboard ship
  • Drinks with lunch and dinner onboard (beer, wine, fruit juice, mineral water, tea/coffee)
  • Cruise itinerary as described
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Entertainment on board
  • Cruise Manager
  • Gala farewell dinner
  • Port taxes

Strasbourg

Additional Information
  • CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their cruises have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries. There may be other English speaking passengers on board this cruise, and depending on their numbers excursions with an English-speaking guide may be available.
Call our dedicated Cruise Team
UK: 01756 706529
International: +44 1756 706529
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Call our dedicated Cruise Team
UK: 01756 706529
International: +44 1756 706529
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E123-CSJ: Cruise the Rhine Valley Itinerary
Day 1
Strasbourg

Embark between 6 and 7pm in Strasbourg. Enjoy a welcome drink in the lounge before dinner on board. This evening there is an optional sightseeing tour through the old quarters of Strasbourg by river boat (subject to availability), departing from your cruise ship.

Day 2
Strasbourg - Rudesheim

Early morning departure of the ship towards the quaint village of Rudesheim. During this morning cruise, we will pass many towns like Speyer, and its famous cathedral, the impressive port of Ludwigshafen, and Mannheim, Worms, Mainz. We lunch on board, and arrive in Rudesheim at about 4pm. Disembark, and choose between free time and the optional excursion, which takes you by train to a wine tasting at a typical wine cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Music Instruments. Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, where people from all over the world savour the wine while singing with the bands. Return on board at your convenience.

Day 3
Rudesheim - Koblenz

Our ship departs at 9am, heading in the direction of Koblenz. As we sail on this beautiful stretch of the River Rhine, you will discover the old wine growing town of Bacharach, as well as Kaub and Oberwesel. Cruising alongside many castles set among the famous vineyards, you will see the legendary rock of the Loreley, and pass the village of Boppard, with its typical white houses with grey roofs. We lunch on board and arrive in Koblenz around 1pm. During the afternoon our hostess will take you on a visit of the old town. Return on board for dinner. Free evening in Koblenz.

Day 4
Koblenz - Rudesheim

Today we continue cruising on the most beautiful part of the Romantic Rhine, between Koblenz and Rudesheim. We arrive at Rudesheim around 5pm, when you will have time to discover this town or maybe join the optional excursion to the Ederbach Monastery (subject to availability). Dinner on board. Evening on your own to enjoy the cheerful atmosphere of the famous Drosselgasse, its bands and dance halls.

Day 5
Rudesheim - Mannheim or Speyer

We set sail early this morning and cruise up the Rhine to Speyer. Lunch on board. We will pass alongside Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms and Mannheim and there is an optional sightseeing tour to Heidelberg to discover the town and its castle. At about 6pm, we moor for the night at either Mannheim or Speyer, depending on pier availability. Enjoy the gala dinner on board this evening.

Day 6
Strasbourg

After breakfast, disembark at 9.00am.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary
The cruise price does not include
  • Travel and transfers to and from cruise ship - we can book your flights and transfers, if required.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Optional excursions
Blue Water Holidays, Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP - 01756 706529
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