Explore the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque cathedrals of Cologne, Mainz, Worms, Speyer and Strasbourg, on this 6-day cruise expedition. Set sail through the romantic Rhine River, the longest and most important river of Europe, and experience a new way to discover Europe's architectural masterpieces.
Highlights
Visit the Gothic cathedral of Cologne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore the Fragrance Museum Farina-House
Set off on a tour on foot of the Mainz cathedral and its museum
Enjoy a guided tour on foot of Speyer and its cathedral
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Transfer by coach from Strasbourg to Cologne. Board the MS Gérard Schmitter in Cologne at 6:00 p.m. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew Introduction over a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a delightful dinner and remain in port overnight.
This morning join a guided tour on foot of Cologne and its magnificent Gothic cathedral, which was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1996. Then visit the Fragrance Museum Farina-House and learn about the birthplace of the Eau de Cologne. Return onboard and spend the afternoon cruising with a lecture on board before an evening of entertainment. Cruise during the night.
Arrive in Mainz early in the morning. Set off on a guided tour on foot of the Mainz Cathedral and its museum. The three-nave cathedral is predominantly Romanesque in architecture, but later additions over many centuries resulted in the different influences seen today. After your visit, return to the ship and cruise towards Worms, arriving in the late afternoon. Join a guided tour on foot of Worms and its cathedral. This cathedral is one of the finest examples of High Romanesque architecture in Germany. Return on board in the evening and remain in port overnight.
Cruise towards Mannheim early in the morning. Join an excursion to visit Heidelberg (transportation not included). Dominated by its red sandstone castle perched above, the city has preserved its unequaled charm. Return on board in Speyer. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour on foot of Speyer and its cathedral. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this cathedral has maintained the overall form and dimensions of the original 11th-century Romanesque structure. Its design sets the standard for the many of the churches built in the Rhineland. Return on board in the evening and cruise to Strasbourg during the night.
Day 5: Strasbourg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. in Strasbourg.
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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
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