In Cologne, the famous twin-spired Cathedral – which eventually took 632 years to finish – is sure to take your breath away. The interior is said to contain the remains of the Three Wise Men. Elsewhere, the Old Town is a delight to explore, while museums chart everything from chocolate to Roman history.
Day Destination
Day 1 Düsseldorf, Germany (embarkation late afternoon)
Day 2 Cologne, Germany Cruising the passage of Bonn Königswinter, Germany
Day 3 Cochem, Germany Cruising the Lower Moselle Valley Koblenz, Germany
Day 4 Koblenz, Germany Cruising the Middle Rhine Valley
Day 5 Speyer, Germany Day 6 Strasbourg, France Day 7 Breisach, Germany
Day 8 Basel, Switzerland (disembarkation after breakfast)
Continuing along the Rhine, you’ll pass by Bonn, West Germany’s former capital. During the passage, Hotel Dreesen is an arresting sight; it was here where Hitler met Chamberlain in 1938. The rest of the day will be spent in Königswinter at the foot of the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains), one of Germany’s oldest nature reserves. Take your pick from an array of landmarks within: Hotel Petersberg is an official guest house for the German Government, whilst on Drachenfels (Dragon’s Rock) hill there are castle ruins and the fairytale Schloss Drachenburg, accessible via railway.
Diverting down the Moselle, you’ll experience rich rewards in Cochem, where pretty waterfront buildings and romantic squares are overlooked by Reichsburg Castle. Sensational scenery continues with an afternoon journey back through the alluring Lower Moselle Valley, taking in the vineyards, castles and picture-postcard towns.
Koblenz hosts trips to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress – including an unforgettable cable car over the Rhine – before cruising the enchanting Middle Rhine Valley affords spectacular views of fortresses, forests and vineyards, with the fairytale spires of medieval towns and villages appearing around each bend. In Speyer a UNESCO-listed Romanesque Cathedral is complemented by an explorable centre full of museums.
Cochem
During a day in Strasbourg your gaze will be drawn towards the exquisite Cathédrale Notre-Dame, though it’s just one of many delights. Don’t miss the half-timbered houses and peaceful canals of the Petite France quarter; or Kammerzell House. Enjoy all this before Breisach, the final stop on your adventure, and gateway to Lucerne for a taste of Switzerland. Nestled on the shores of sparkling Lake Lucerne, encircled by mountain panoramas, the city is a spellbinding mix of pastel-coloured buildings, churches and towers, with the covered Chapel Bridge – complete with iconic 17th centre of attention.
century paintings – the undoubted
Cruise-only prices For cruise-only prices, without flights or transfers, simply deduct £300 per person from the quoted price.
Room types & departure dates Price shown is per person based on two sharing a Standard Room on cruise R1812. Please refer to the relevant pricing flyer or website for details of other room types and departure dates.
All included in your cruise price: Lucerne
Comfortable en suite accommodation • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, five-course à la carte dinner and late night snacks • 24-hour tea and coffee station • Welcome cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary wi-fi • Use of fitness room • Live music every day
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