For an incredible experience, take a look at our German river cruises that include the magnificent Rhine in Flames event. Germany's largest and oldest fireworks show, over 150,000 people flock to the banks of the Rhine each year to admire this spectacular annual event. Situated at the most scenic spots along the Rhine. Come and enjoy the spectacle of a countryside illuminated in the radiance of the "Rhine in Flames". On this 5-day voyage aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter admire the thousands of red Bengal lights and magnificent hilltop firework displays.
Highlights
Admire the spectacular fireworks that takes place along the Rhine
Discover Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Heidelberg.
Hike through the world famous vineyards of Rudesheim
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at the end of the afternoon. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Followed by an excursion common for both packages: River boat tour of the city’s old town (subject to availability).
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
Spend this morning sailing on the Romantic Rhine River, reaching Koblenz in the early afternoon. Join the hostess for a discovery tour of the old town. Have a magical evening as you take part in a romantic and unforgettable experience: The legendary "Rhine in Flames" from Trechtingshausen to Rüdesheim.
Classic: Tour on a tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar*, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Discovery: You'll go to the center of Rüdesheim to catch a gondola lift to the Niederwalddenkmal, and hike through the vineyards.
Return on board and start sailing towards Mainz, reaching it in the early afternoon. Join the team on an excursion for both packages: guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
The morning will be spent cruising. Join the excursion for both packages: Visit Heidelberg, Its high quality of life comes through to visitors, who feel genuinely at home here. Tonight is the gala dinner and evening. The ship will sail through the night towards Strasbourg.
Day 5: Strasbourg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark after breakfast and continue your independent trip back home.
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Main Deck-Cat A
25 cabins (18 twins, 7 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat C
9 double cabins
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (16 twins, 4 cabins with a double bed, 1 cabin equipped of disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins
1 PRM cabin
-equipped of disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
23 double cabins
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Kassandra is knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant to work with.
Fred Weeman
2 days ago
The booking was processed efficiently and quickly. We got what we wanted.
Doug Laporte
2 days ago
Great company. Good communications. Great accommodations, excursions, transport. Guide Elvira was spectacular along with transport, driver, Cesar and activities
Kathy S
3 days ago
Very responsive to questions. Helpful with all arrangements
Roz
4 days ago
The ship company they sent us on was perfect in every detail
