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5 Rivers Cruise: Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle and Saar

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Léa MLODUCHOWSKI expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 72
Maximum capacity: 143 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabins

Double Cabin - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Double Cabin - Cat A - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with large windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Category B - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with large windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Itinerary
Strasbourg Mannheim
Boarding at 5pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Sailing departure. Evening dance.... more+ Night sailing. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Mannheim Heidelberg
Morning sailing.
Optional excursion: guided tour of Heidelberg. Departure by coach for Heidelberg,... more+ the symbol of German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where they will show you the exterior of this magnificent, partly ruined pink sandstone castle. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets, who saw them as a symbol of the greatness and decadence of human endeavors. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland and Eichendorff celebrated the castle landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. Also discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate garden, the "Hortus Palatinus", once considered the "eighth wonder of the world". Your guides will take you on a tour of the old town. Admire the exterior of the Church of the Holy Spirit, built between 1398 and 1441 as the burial place of the Prince Electors.
Return on board to Heidelberg. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Heidelberg Mainz Francfort
Morning sailing to Mainz on the Neckar and Rhine rivers.
Optional excursion: guided tour of Mainz... more+ and the Gutenberg Museum. Accompanied by your guides, you'll visit the city of Mainz, located on the banks of the Rhine and facing the mouth of the Main. You'll have the chance to enter the thousand-year-old cathedral, whose construction began in 975. You'll then stroll through the streets of the Old Town towards Gutenberg Square. Finally, you'll visit the Gutenberg Printing Museum. Johannes Gensfleisch Gutenberg was born in Mainz between 1394 and 1400, and is recognized throughout Europe as the inventor of movable type printing.
Animated evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Francfort Rudesheim
In the morning, optional excursion: guided tour of Frankfurt. Departure for a panoramic bus tour of... more+ the city. Frankfurt am Main, the metropolis at the heart of Europe, is considered Germany's financial capital. Its gigantic skyscrapers house the headquarters of numerous banks, which is why it is sometimes nicknamed "Bankfurt". Frankfurt is also home to the European Central Bank. We continue with a walking tour of the old town. You'll pass the Imperial Cathedral (exterior) and discover the heart of Frankfurt's old town, as well as the Römerberg, whose history goes back to the time of the Hohenstaufens.

Return on board in the late morning, and set sail for Rüdesheim. We sail past Mainz, Wiesbaden and Eltville before reaching Rüdesheim in the late afternoon.
Optional excursion: small train, wine tasting and museum of mechanical music in Rüdesheim. Departure by tourist train for a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards. Wine tasting in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century stately home. Then on to the Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett museum, housed in a historic 15th-century building. It houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments, one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
In the evenings, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its many "guinguettes". 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, Frankfurt guided tour, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Rudesheim Koblenz Cochem
Morning sailing in the beautiful valley of the Romantic Rhine. With its castles, historic towns,... more+ vineyards and the famous Loreley Rock, the sublime landscape, deeply linked to history and legend, has inspired many writers, painters and composers. Arrival mid-morning in Koblenz.
Discovery of the city with the animation team. Koblenz is located in the "corner of Germany", at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. You'll catch a glimpse of the historic city center and the statue of Emperor Wilhelm I, "Die Deutsche Eck", at the confluence of the two rivers.
Afternoon sailing on the Moselle towards Cochem. Let yourself be charmed by this river, where authentic villages, vineyards and castles compete in pride with nature. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cochem Trier
Optional morning excursion: guided tour of Cochem Castle. Transfer to Cochem Castle by minibus. The... more+ Reichsburg dominates the Moselle in all its splendor. Guided tour of this magnificent castle dating from the year 1000. Destroyed in the 17th century, it was completely rebuilt in neo-Gothic style according to old plans. It is distinguished by its graceful turrets topped with bell towers. After your visit to the castle, enjoy some free time in the town. As you wind your way through the narrow, winding streets, you'll come across half-timbered houses with slate roofs and the town hall square, steeped in history. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Cochem Castle, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Trier Sarrebourg
Optional morning excursion: guided tour of Trier. Discover Trier's Roman cultural heritage, its... more+ view of the Moselle and its magnificent landscape. Known as one of the seats of Roman imperial power, a major center of early Christianity and a dynamic medieval city, Trier has preserved valuable architectural features from all three periods. See the amphitheatre, the imperial baths, the Roman basilica, the famous Porta Nigra, conceived as both fortress and monument, and St. Peter's Cathedral, dating from the Middle Ages.
Return on board. Afternoon sailing on the Moselle and Sarre rivers. Arrival in Sarrebourg mid-afternoon. Evening entertainment. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Trier, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Sarrebourg Luxembourg
Morning sailing on the Saar and Moselle rivers to Remich. Arrival late morning.
In the afternoon,... more+ optional excursion: guided tour of Luxembourg City. Departure by coach from Remich to Luxembourg. Built on a plateau intersected by ravines, the capital of the Grand Duchy resembles a stage set. A guided walking tour of the historic center will introduce you to many of the city's special attractions: the Place d'Armes, the Place de la Constitution, the government district, the Corniche, the Old Town, the Grand Ducal Palace (exterior), the Place Guillaume II. Return to Remich for a visit to the Caves St Martin and wine tasting. In 1919, in the aftermath of the First World War, the Caves St Martin were founded. In the heart of these underground galleries, dug for almost a kilometer, you'll discover the secrets of Luxembourg wine. Afterwards, transfer to the historic center of Remich for some free time. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Moselle, this small Luxembourg town is nestled in a sublime panorama of vineyards and dense forests that surround it like an amphitheater. Discover its facades and doors adorned with Roman and Baroque remains, its picturesque alleyways and a sculpture by artist Will Lofy representing the Roman god of Wine.
Gala evening. 
Optional services: Visit to the Caves St Martin and wine tasting, Guided tour of Luxembourg City, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxembourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
French-speaking and English-speaking guides
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Personal expenses
Routing
Transfer from the airport to the port
Transfer from the port to the airport
Guides speaking Spanish and Italian for groups only
Possible fuel price increases
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Languages spoken on board: English and French
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Guided tour of Heidelberg
Departure for the visit of Heidelberg. This cosmopolitan, friendly, and vibrant city is made up of 15 distinct neighborhoods and is particularly attractive to families, students, business people, and researchers. Its high quality of life comes through to... more+ visitors, who feel genuinely at home here. We'll begin with a visit to the outside of Heidelberg Castle, where you'll be able to see the Renaissance ruins and parts of its restoration. The castle has a history that is almost as old as the city itself. From either the Great Terrace or the gardens, enjoy an amazing view over Heidelberg, the Neckar River, and the valley. Don't miss seeing the Heidelberg Tun. Built in 1751 by Prince Elector Karl Theodor, it housed the wine paid as taxes by the wine growers in the region. Legend has it that the permanently intoxicated court jester who guarded the cask, Perkeo, died after mistakenly drinking a simple glass of water. You can also enjoy a stroll through the castle gardens, once considered a masterpiece of their time. Built upon several terraces, they were made up of many flower beds, mazes, sculptures, heated greenhouse with orange trees, large ponds, waterfalls, and a man-made grotto. We'll then head for the Neckarmünzplatz, on the banks of the Necker River, and continue with a guided tour of the old city. We'll pass by the Church of the Holy Spirit, the most famous church in Heidelberg, whose steeple dominates the town. And then you can take advantage of some free time to wander through the streets and shops before returning on board.PLEASE NOTEDepending on the cruise, departure and/or return on board in MannheimThe access to the castle needs climbing up a 300m gradient.Good walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 76 € / people
Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum
After disembarking, you’ll set off on foot with your guides to explore the city of Mainz. The capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz was founded over 2,000 years ago by the Romans. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the finest architects and sculptors shaped... more+ the city’s skyline with its palaces and churches. You’ll be able to admire the magnificent historic mansions, which have been remarkably restored. Located on the banks of the Rhine and facing the mouth of the Main, the city will charm you with its incomparable lifestyle, unique charm, and openness to the world. You will have the opportunity to enter, accompanied by your guide, the magnificent cathedral, whose construction began in 975 and which has left an indelible mark on the city’s history. It houses magnificent historical treasures such as funerary monuments from the 13th to the 18th centuries. You will also stroll through the picturesque streets of the old town. Finally, you will visit the Gutenberg Museum, a museum of printing. Born in Mainz around 1400, Johannes Gensfleisch Gutenberg personally prepared the printing of the so-called “42-line” Bible, published in 1455, the world’s oldest printed book. Of the 46 surviving copies, the museum holds one, as well as a Mainz Psalter, the first printed work to use three different ink colors. Spread across five floors, the museum features an exceptional exhibition on the history of books and writing in Europe and around the world. Depart by bus to board the boat in Worms.NOTESWear comfortable shoes: the tour is on foot and the streets of the old town are cobblestone.The Gutenberg Museum is closed on Sunday mornings.The boat will be in motion during the excursion.Times are approximate.The order of the visits may be subject to change. 
Not included 72 € / people
Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
You will start the visit with a tour and commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards already cultivated in the Roman period. During this tour, the history of winemaking in the region will be... more+ explained and you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right before the historical Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a seigneurial residence from the 16th century, where we'll indulge in a wine-tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family cellar will guide you through a tasting of three different wines, from the driest to the sweetest, all the while telling you about the history of the cellar and winemaking in the Rüdesheim region, complete with local stories. Afterwards, our visit will continue on to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments located 100m away from the cellar in an old building from the 15th century. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is the first German museum dedicated to self-playing musical instruments, which holds an impressive collection of no less than 350 mechanical musical instruments dating back to the 18th century to the 20th, all spread out on more than 4000 ft². This is a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection. Whatever their age, museum visitors always take great pleasure in discovering this special music, the techniques from the past and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum, you will have some free time to stroll through the streets of Rüdesheim ambling down the famous Drosselgasse, before making your own way back to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Warm clothes are recommended for the visit of the cellar. After the visits, passengers will have free time in Rudesheim until they go back to the boat on foot on their own. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included 36 € / people
Frankfurt guided tour
The excursion to Frankfurt will begin with a panoramic tour of the city by coach. Frankfurt am Main is a dynamic and international city with Germany's most imposing skyline. Under the skyscrapers, you'll find cozy pubs; and at the heart of the... more+ bustling city center, you'll find sites full of history. Frankfurt also has an unrivalled museum scene featuring masterpieces spanning nine centuries of European art. We'll leave the coach behind to visit the city on foot. After passing in front of the dominant Frankfurt Cathedral, we'll discover the old city and the Römerberg, the seat of the city's government since the 15th century. Formerly called the Samstagsberg, it has been the site of markets and fairs, tournaments and festivals, executions, imperial elections and coronations. Here you'll also find a plaque commemorating the book burning by the National Socialists in 1933. After our tour, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship on foot. PLEASE NOTE Visit of the city on foot : possibility to get to the boat by coach at the end of the excursion. People who want to enjoy free time in the city will get back to the boat on foot. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 56 € / people
Guided tour of Cochem Castle
Transfer to Cochem castle by minibus in groups of about 25 passengers. The Reichsburg is built on a remarkable site, a steep vine-covered hill overlooking the Moselle. Guided tour of this magnificent castle dating from the year 1000, which was destroyed by... more+ French troops in the 17th century and entirely rebuilt according to old plans in a Neo-Gothic style. It is distinguished by its graceful towers topped with bell turrets. It is one of the few castles in Germany which, having been rebuilt after being destroyed, still has its original countenance today. After visiting the castle, you will have some free time in the town. The town of Cochem is interesting in itself, with its narrow winding streets, its carefully restored half-timbered houses with their slate roofs, the Town Hall square with its history-filled past, as well as ancient walls, gates and churches. Return to the boat on foot. PLEASE NOTE Return to the boat on foot. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 34 € / people
Guided tour of Trier
Departure from the boat for a panoramic coach tour of the city of Trier. Discover the Roman cultural heritage of Trier with a splendid view over the Moselle and its magnificent countryside. Trier is the oldest of German cities, founded so long ago that it is... more+ 13 years older than Rome. And Trier's age is not its only claim to glory. It is known above all for having been one of the seats of power of the Holy Roman Empire, one of the great centers of Early Christianity as well as a dynamic medieval town. Of these three periods, the city has retained some precious architectural marks. The tour continues on foot. We'll discover (exteriors ony) the Amphitheater, the tenth biggest in all of the Roman Empire which could hold up to 30,000 spectators. We'll move on to the Imperial Baths which were sumptuously arranged inside: marble on the walls, floors, mosaics, frescoes on the walls, statues. The thermae buildings form a rectangle 140m x 250 m. Continuation to the Basilica of Constantine. Since its construction in about 310, the basilica has never been out of use. From the very start, the edifice was an imposing one - 67 m long, 27 m wide and 30 m high. Over time, numerous buildings have been added. Finally, we'll discover the famous Porta Nigra which was designed as a gate as well as a monument. Even Rome today does not have an ancient building of this size in such a state of conservation. Afterwards, we'll walk round the city center, marked by the Middle Ages thanks to St Peter's Cathedral in particular (exteriors only). Its oldest parts date from 326, but the general layout of the church was considerably altered in the 10th century. You'll also be able to enjoy the atmosphere on the Hauptmarkt - the Main Market square. Highly Baroque and located in the heart of the city center, its mixture of styles will enchant you. Old timber-framed houses mingle with classical pastel-colored houses, decorated with white stucco. At the end of your guided tour, you will have some free time to stroll around the town at your own pace. Return to the boat by coach. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 60 € / people
Visit to the Caves St Martin and wine tasting
A guided walking tour will introduce you to several of the city's specific attractions: Place d'Armes, Place de la Constitution, the government district, the Corniche, the old town, the Grand Ducal Palace (exterior), and Place Guillaume II.Then return to... more+ Remich. Visit to a wine cellar(1) and wine tasting*. In the heart of the underground galleries dug out over almost a kilometer, you will discover the secrets of wine. Return to the boat.NOTES(1) If unavailable, visit to another cellar.Times are given as a guide only and may be subject to change depending on navigation conditions.The order of visits may be changed.*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly. 
Not included 85 € / people
Guided tour of Luxembourg City
Luxembourg is a real mix of styles and cultures. We’ll set out on a guided tour on foot to get a closer look at some of the sites, including the Place des Armes, Place de la Constitution, capital buildings, Corniche, old city, Grand Ducal Palace... more+ (exterior), and Place Guillaume II. After our tour, we’ll enjoy some free time in the city before we return to the ship in Remich.PLEASE NOTETimes are approximate and can change according to our navigational route.The order of the visits can change. 
Not included 66 € / people

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