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MS Nile Excellence - 8 Day Cruise - Rhine River
Amsterdam ~ Cologne ~ Cochem ~ Ruedesheim ~ Worms ~ Strasbourg ~ Basel
From EUR 599 cruise only
Experience the whole length of the River Rhine. This cruise gives us the highlights of this majestic river – from the famous bend near Basel, through the valley of the Upper Rhine and then the Gorge, leading into the plain of the Lower Rhine and the Netherlands. We see the varied landscapes along the course of this Central European waterway – the fascinating cities of four countries with their impressive monuments, the vineyards, castles, palaces and ruins. We also cruise a section of the no less fascinating River Moselle – offering you pleasures for the eyes, the taste buds and the soul.
| 1. day |
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Amsterdam |
Embarkation at 15:00. Canal cruise. |
| 2. day |
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Amsterdam |
In the morning city tour by coach, including the Rijksmuseum. In the afternoon optional excursion to the Keukenhof (03rd Apr-1st May) or Northern Holland (from 8th May onwards). Ex Amsterdam / to Utrecht. |
| 3. day |
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Cologne |
City tour on foot |
| 4. day |
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Cochem |
At leisure on board or a choice of local excursions |
| 5. day |
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Rüdesheim |
At leisure on board or a choice of local excursions |
| 6. day |
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Worms |
Excursion by coach to Heidelberg Ex Worms / to Speyer |
| 7. day |
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Strasbourg |
City tour by coach and on foot |
| 8. day |
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Basle |
Disembarkation at 9:00. City tour by coach. |
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Those excursions marked in bold print can be booked in advance at a discounted price or booked individually on board for a cash payment. |
Dates:
2010 10.04.2010 - 17.04.2010 / 24.04.2010 - 01.05.2010 / 08.05.2010 - 15.05.2010 / 22.05.2010 - 29.05.2010 / 05.06.2010 - 12.06.2010 / 19.06.2010 - 26.06.2010 / 03.07.2010 - 10.07.2010/ 17.07.2010 - 24.07.2010 / 31.07.2010 - 07.08.2010 / 14.08.2010 - 21.08.2010 / 28.08.2010 - 04.09.2010 / 11.09.2010 - 18.09.2010/ 25.09.2010 - 02.10.2010 / 09.10.2010 - 16.10.2010 / 23.10.2010 - 30.10.2010
*** All itineraries are subject to change without notice. Please confirm your itinerary on the Review page before purchasing your cruise.
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The Rhine River is The Rhine River is one of the most important waterways in Germany and is linked by canals to other major rivers in Western Europe. Many German manufacturing and industrial cities are located along the Rhine, and the river is important for shipping and transportation. 