EUROPE: RIVER CRUISE SPECTACULAR RHINE

Boarding from 16:00. Welcome cocktail. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board. 

Full board on board. After lunch, we will drop anchor in Rüdesheim, one of the most visited villages in the country. Historical monuments such as the Klunkhardshof, the fortified Adler Tower, the thousand-year-old Brömser Castle or the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle invite you to spend some time in this town. Enjoy our walk tour through the historic center. Night on board.   

Full board on board. At breakfast time, we will arrive in Speyer, in German Speyer, a city located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which has the largest standing Romanesque cathedral in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981, in which numerous emperors of the Holy Roman Empire are buried. Guided walk through Speyer. Night on board.

*the scale in Speyer can be replaced by Gernsheim.            

Full board on board. In the morning, we will arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. The historic centre, Grande Île, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 for being a clear example of a medieval city. The place where the canals conglomerate is called the Petite France, an old fishermen's and millers' district. In addition to the Petite France, the historic centre is home to a large number of monuments of interest, highlighting the cathedral that stands imperiously as a symbol of the city. Guided optional tour of the most emblematic places of interest in the city. Afternoon of sailing. Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Rhine from the Pont Sol. Night on board. 

Full board on board. Early in the morning we will arrive in Basel, one of the most romantic and cultural cities in Switzerland. The city's skyline is dominated by imposing towers of Basel Cathedral, with their tiles of different colours. In the central square of the historic old town Markplatz every morning of the week you can find the fruit and vegetable market. On this same square is also the Basel City Hall with its striking red façade. Guided walk through the old town. Night on board. 

Full board on board. We woke up in Breisach. Built on the banks of the Rhine, the city invites you to stroll through the picturesque streets of its centre and take a break in one of the many cafes and ice cream parlours that surround its market square or on the banks of the Rhine. Must-see sights: Cathedral Square, where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Rhine, Rhine Island and the Black Forest. The historical museum, located at the Porte du Rhine, the last vestige of the Vauban fortifications, will help you discover the history of the city and its evolution. Night on board. 

Full board on board. In the morning we arrive in Bormes (Worms in German). The Germanic peoples made Bormes their capital. The city is also famous for its Romanesque architecture. The highlight of the visit is the 11th-century St. Peter's Cathedral. With its four twin towers and domes, this spectacular old building ranks alongside the cathedrals of Speyer and Mainz as one of the finest achievements of the High Romanesque style. The nave is particularly impressive, rising about 27 meters, while its domes reach heights of 40 meters. Bormes is also a popular base for a tour of the Deutsche Weinstrasse, a 50-mile route through the local wine towns. Guided optional walk. 

In the afternoon we will arrive in Mainz, a city with almost 2,000 years of historical heritage. The cityscape is dominated by Mainz Cathedral. In the shadow of the temple, medieval Mainz stretches out, where life takes place in the angular and narrow alleys, in the many small shops, boutiques and cafés that surround the wonderful Kirschgarten with its romantic half-timbered houses. In the evening, the Captain's dinner will take place. Night on board.  

In the historic center of Cologne, you will find monuments, fountains and excavations in numerous places. Cologne's Roman past and its Jewish history in the Middle Ages were discovered in the archaeological excavation area of Rathausplatz. Another highlight of the Old Town is, of course, Cologne Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Disembark after breakfast. End of our services.