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The Great Rhine: An 8-day cruise between Cologne, Germany, Alsace, and Switzerland

Main features
Boat type: péniche
Number of cabins: 96
Maximum capacity: 192 travelers
Crew members: 42

Cabins

Double cabin - middle deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with panoramic windows that can also be opened. Although they are not floor-to-ceiling windows like those on the upper deck, they provide pleasant ventilation and a direct connection to the outside environment. Their layout offers convenient access to the ship's main common areas.
Double cabin - main deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with panoramic windows that can also be opened. Although they are not floor-to-ceiling windows like those on the upper deck, they provide pleasant ventilation and a direct connection to the outside environment. Their layout offers convenient access to the ship's main common areas.
Double cabin - upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
These cabins are distinguished by their magnificent floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. These large windows can be opened completely, creating a French balcony. This allows passengers to fully enjoy the fresh air and an immersive, almost unobstructed view of the rivers and landscapes as they pass by. The location on the upper deck often offers an even more unobstructed view.
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

Cologne
Boarding from 4:00 p.m. Welcome cocktail. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cologne Koblenz
Full board on board. In the early afternoon, we will arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany's most... more+ beautiful and oldest cities. Located in the heart of the famous "German Corner," the city enjoys spectacular scenery, shaped by four central mountain ranges, vineyards, and forests, and boasts over 2,000 years of history. Guided tour of the city. Overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit of the city of Koblenz, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Koblenz Mannheim
Full board on board. Mannheim is the German city where Carl Benz's first automobile was driven in... more+ 1886. The city offers a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage, with numerous monuments, landmarks, and attractions. Among its iconic sites are the second largest Baroque palace in Europe and the magnificent water tower. Optional excursion to Heidelberg Castle. Night on board. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Mannheim Strasbourg
Full board on board. In the morning, arrival in Strasbourg, capital of Alsace. Its historic center,... more+ the Grande Île, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 as a remarkable example of a medieval city. The Petite France district, where the canals converge, was once a lively neighborhood of fishermen and millers. In addition to its charming half-timbered houses, the old town is home to many monuments, including the cathedral, which stands proudly as a symbol of the city. Optional guided tour of Strasbourg's most iconic sites. In the afternoon, we set sail again. Admire the unforgettable landscapes of the Rhine from the sun deck. Night on board. 
Optional services: Visit Strasbourg's most emblematic sites, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Strasbourg Speyer Mainz
Full board on board. Breakfast, arrival in Speyer, a city in Rhineland-Palatinate home to the... more+ largest Romanesque cathedral in the world. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, it is the final resting place of several Holy Roman Emperors. Optional guided tour of the city. Afternoon cruise. Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Rhine from the upper deck.


In the afternoon, we will arrive in Mainz, a city with a history dating back almost 2,000 years. The cathedral dominates the cityscape. In its shadow lies the medieval old town, where life unfolds in narrow, winding streets lined with small shops and cafés, surrounding the charming Kirschgarten and its half-timbered houses. Overnight on board. 
Optional services: Visit of the city of Speyer, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Mainz Rudesheim Andernach
Full board on board. Early in the morning, we will drop anchor in Rüdesheim, one of the most... more+ visited cities in the country. Historical monuments such as the Klunkhardshof, the Adler fortified tower, the thousand-year-old Brömser Castle, and the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle invite you to stroll through this city. Free morning. Sailing in the afternoon. Admire the unforgettable landscape of the Rhine from the Sol deck. We will spend the night in Andernach, a German town famous for its geysers. Night on board. 
Included activities: Guided walk in Rüdesheim, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Andernach Cologne
Full board on board. The next morning, we will remain anchored in Andernach. With over 2,000 years... more+ of history, Andernach has many stories to tell. Impressive monuments such as the 56-meter-high Round Tower (Runde Turm), St. Mary's Cathedral (Mariendom), the old crane on the banks of the Rhine, the mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), and the remarkably well-preserved city walls await you as you stroll through the city.
In the afternoon, we will arrive in Cologne. In the historic old town, you will discover monuments, fountains, and archaeological sites around every corner. The city's Roman past and its Jewish history in the Middle Ages have been unearthed in the archaeological area of Rathausplatz. Another must-see in the old town is Cologne Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Guided walking tour included. In the evening, the captain's dinner. Night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the city of Cologne, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cologne
Disembarkation after breakfast. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Drinks included with meals on board: draft beer, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea
5:00 p.m. tea with pastries or midnight snack
Coffee station
Live music
Welcome and farewell cocktail party
Captain's dinner
Medical assistance insurance
Luggage service on board
Spanish guide (no minimum number of participants required)
Guide speaking English, Italian, German, or French (if excursions are organized with a minimum of 10 passengers per language)
Welcome cocktail (during limited hours) and farewell cocktail
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Beverages other than those listed
Individual transfers
Flights
Cancellation insurance
Tips : 60 € / people
WIFI
Laundry
Mini bar
Fuel surcharge : 50 € / people
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Port and tourist taxes - Mandatory : 75€ / people
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit of the city of Koblenz
included
Guided walk in Rüdesheim
included
Visit to the city of Cologne
included
Guided tour of Heidelberg
Not included
Visit Strasbourg's most emblematic sites
Not included
Visit of the city of Speyer
Not included

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in January 2026
  • 23 bookings with this partner
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