RHINE CRUISE TO SWITZERLAND
On our journey through the Rhine valley, we visit historic Koblenz where we have time to explore the old town at the confluence of both the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Next, we continue our navigation through the dramatic Rhine Gorge where the sheer valley walls tower over 400m above our heads and onto Rudesheim, where we enjoy another evening complemented with an excellent dinner on board. As the Rhine widens and the landscape becomes less rugged, our cruise continues south onto medieval Speyer with its stunning Romanesque Basilica that dominates this pretty town. Next day we arrive in France at the city of Strasbourg where you enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Continuing, we drive through the typical rolling tree-clad massif of the Black Forest onto the charming town of Titisee, nestling on the shores of its namesake lake. Our final destination is Switzerland where we moor in Basel. We have included an amazing tour to magnificent Lucerne, Switzerland’s most attractive city and then into the dramatic Bernese Oberland and some of the world’s finest alpine scenery. See the magnificent Eiger and enjoy a stroll round Interlaken, nestled between two crystal clear lakes and situated in the shadow of the Jungfrau. A just and fitting finale, to a most relaxing and enjoyable river cruise experience.
FULLY ESCORTED PRICE INCLUDES:
◆ Standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or flight from a choice of regional airports (at a supplement) ◆ Beautifully appointed five-star cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views ◆ Explore medieval Koblenz ◆ Visit to the pretty, romantic town of Rüdesheim - centre of the Rhineland wine trade ◆ Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge ◆ An evening in Speyer – dominated by the imposing basilica ◆ Guided tour of Strasbourg – amazingly rich in a wealth of sights ◆ Visit to the old walled town of Breisach ◆ Tour of the beautiful Black Forest and lakeside town of Titisee ◆ Tour of some of the finest Swiss Alpine scenery, seeing the Jungfrau and the Eiger, Interlaken and the stunning lakeside town of Lucerne ◆ Full-board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day ◆ Services of an experienced cruise manager. On selected departures you may choose to extend your holiday with our threenight tour staying in hotels in Chur and Zermatt, travelling on the Glacier Express and seeing probably the most iconic peak in Switzerland – the Matterhorn. Four-day Glacier Express extension only £649pp. Selected departures from May to September 2018.