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5-day cruise on the Rhine: magical Rhine in Flames show and romantic getaway in Heidelberg

By Jean Paul Zisa your cruise expert
Life on the side of the boat
The trip
Who is the cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 87
Maximum capacity: 174 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabs

Double Cabin - 2 Separable Beds - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large panoramic windows. Premium location cabins
Double Cabin - 1 Double Bed - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - 2 Separable Beds - Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies, large panoramic windows. Cabins with a "midship" location.
Double Cabin - 2 Separable Beds - Cat A - Middle Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with sliding high windows. Cabins with a "premium" location.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Strasbourg
Boarding at 6pm at the river station. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on... see+ board. Night sail to Rüdesheim. 
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Strasbourg Rudesheim
Morning sailing through the beautiful Romantic Rhine Valley.
With its castles, historic towns,... see+ vineyards, and the famous Lorelei Rock, the sublime landscape—deeply connected to history and legend—has inspired many writers, painters, and composers.
Optional excursions:
Authentic experience:
Tour by small train, wine tasting, and visit to the mechanical music museum in Rüdesheim.
Depart aboard a small tourist train for a guided tour through the Rüdesheim vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century manor house. Then continue to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, located in a historic 15th-century building. It houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments and is one of the largest and finest collections from the 18th to the 20th century.
Experience-based option:
Hike through the Rüdesheim vineyards.
You will head to the center of Rüdesheim, the departure point for the cable cars that will take you to the Niederwald Monument. From there, enjoy a breathtaking view of the town, vineyards, and the Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to St. Hildegard Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Explore the abbey at your own pace, then walk back to the boat through the vineyards.
Free evening in the Drosselgasse, a charming alleyway filled with lively taverns.
Boarding at 6:00 p.m. at the river dock. Meet the crew and enjoy a welcome cocktail.
Dinner on board.Overnight sailing to Rüdesheim. 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards, see+
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Rudesheim Koblenz Rudesheim
Morning cruise. Discover the old town of Koblenz with our entertainment team. Koblenz is a city... see+ located in the "corner of Germany" at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. You will see the historic city center and the statue "Die Deutsche Eck" representing Emperor William I, located at the point where the two rivers meet.

Magical evening show: the romantic Rhine in flames from Trechtingshausen to Rüdesheim: This exceptional evening is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited moments of your cruise. At nightfall, the boat glides peacefully between Trechtingshausen and Rüdesheim, while the banks of the Rhine are lit up in a spectacular display. The castles overlooking the river are adorned with twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere worthy of a fairy tale. In the sky, a series of synchronized fireworks burst to the rhythm of the journey, illuminating the romantic landscape with their flamboyant colors. The atmosphere on board is just as enchanting: with music, wonder and conviviality, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of one of Germany's most beautiful panoramas. A magical evening that gives full meaning to the theme of the romantic Rhine. 
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Rudesheim Mannheim
Morning sailing to Mannheim. Optional authentic excursion / experience: visit to Heidelberg.... see+ Departure by coach for Heidelberg, the symbol of German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where you'll discover 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. 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.
Gala evening. Night sail to Strasbourg. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, see+
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Mannheim Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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Included

The price includes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Onboard entertainment
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner and evening
Port taxes
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Refined French cuisine
WIFI
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further 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
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
You will begin the tour with a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards that were already cultivated by the Romans. During this tour, you will learn about the history of winegrowing in the... see+ region and enjoy breathtaking views of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right in front of the historic Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a 16th-century stately home, where you will take part in a wine tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family winery will introduce you to three wines, from the driest to the sweetest, while telling you about the history of the winery and winegrowing in the Rüdesheim region and sharing a few local anecdotes. After the tasting, you will visit the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, located 100 meters from the winery. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is Germany's first museum dedicated to memory musical instruments. From delicate music boxes to titanic concert-piano orchestrions, no fewer than 350 automatic instruments are brought together here to form one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th century, displayed over more than 400 m². You can also admire the tools and machines used to manufacture organ cylinders, music cards and rollers, and music box plates. Regardless of their age, visitors to the museum always take great pleasure in discovering this unique music, the techniques of yesteryear, and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, you will have free time to return to the boat at your leisure or stroll through the narrow streets of Rüdesheim, walking down the famous Drosselgasse.NOTESPlease wear suitable clothing for the visit to the Bassenheimer Hof.Wear comfortable shoes, as the streets are cobbled and sloping.After the visit, passengers will have free time and will return to the boat by foot at their own pace to enjoy the town.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only.*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly. 
Not included $42 / pers.
Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards
You will reach the center of Rudesheim, a departure point for the cable cars that will take you to the Niederwald monument. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the town, the vineyards, and the Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to... see+ St. Hildegard Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then return by foot to the boat through the vineyards. NOTES Please wear sturdy walking shoes. 8km hike. Elevation gain: 300m. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $77 / pers.
Guided tour of Heidelberg
Departure for the tour of Heidelberg. Romantic and idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic, mythical and modern: Heidelberg harmoniously combines all these elements that give it its unparalleled charm. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where they will show you... see+ around the exterior of this magnificent pink sandstone castle, now partially in ruins. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets, who saw them as a symbol of the grandeur and decadence of human works. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff celebrated the castle's landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. Don't miss the barrel in the courtyard. It is one of the largest wooden barrels in the world and was once filled with wine. On the opposite wall, there is a pedestal with a statue representing the dwarf Perkeo. This hard-drinking South Tyrolean served as court jester and guardian of the barrel under Charles III Philip of the Palatinate (1716-1742). Discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate garden, the "Hortus Palatinus," once considered the "eighth wonder of the world." The garden's architect, Salomon de Caus, wanted to celebrate harmony with the city, the river, and the surrounding hills. Transfer by coach to Neckarmünzplatz, an important square in the historic center of Heidelberg, located directly on the side of the boat of the Neckar River, below the castle. You will continue with your guides on a tour of the old town. You will admire the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), built between 1398 and 1441, the burial place of the prince-electors, whose naves housed the "Bibliotheca Palatina" until 1623. You will also have free time to do some shopping on Germany's longest shopping street. Return to the ship.NOTESDepending on the cruise, departure and/or return on the side of the boat in MannheimPlease bring good walking shoes.To access the castle, there is a slope of about 300m to climb.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $88 / pers.

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Commercial history with Filovent

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