5 Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Saar (port-to-port cruise)

8 nights from £1,652pp departing Friday 2nd Aug 2024

From Remich to Strasbourg, cruise along 5 rivers and discover the beauty of the romantic Rhine valley, the Neckar, the Main, the Moselle and the Saar which will unveil their cultural and historical treasures. Admire the landscapes this cruise has to offer and visit iconic cities such as Cochem, Frankfurt, Trier and Luxembourg. Tradition, art and viticulture, each of these cities will tell you its own story.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	2nd02	AugAug	202424	Strasbourg, France, embark on the MS Lafayette	17:00	17:00
You'll board our ship at 5 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will cast off at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we cruise through the night.
	3rd03	AugAug	202424	Mannheim, Germany	02:00	17:00
We'll spend the morning cruising the Neckar River to Heidelberg. This afternoon, join us for an optional excursion to see Heidelberg and its castle. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
	3rd03	AugAug	202424	Heidelberg, Germany	12:00
	4th04	AugAug	202424	Heidelberg, Germany		06:00
We'll spend the morning cruising the Neckar and Rhine Rivers. We'll arrive in Mainz in the early afternoon. Join us for an optional tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum(6). After we return on board, we'll begin to cruise to Frankfurt. Join us for an evening of entertainment. We'll arrive in Frankfurt during the night.
	4th04	AugAug	202424	Mainz, Germany	14:00	17:00
	4th04	AugAug	202424	Frankfurt, Germany	22:00
	5th05	AugAug	202424	Frankfurt, Germany		11:00
This morning, we'll set off for an optional guided tour of Frankfurt. Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After we return on board, we'll begin to cruise to Rdesheim, arriving at the end of the afternoon. Join us for an optional tour of Rdesheim. The famous Drosselgasse with its numerous cafs, bars, and music awaits you tonight!
	5th05	AugAug	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany	17:00
Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Bromserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum and wine is a crucial part of Rudesheimer culture. The town is surrounded with vineyards and wineries, as well as many local wine bars and seasonal wine taverns. Wine tasting is a must do in Rudesheim and dining out is a great accompaniment. The local cuisine is seasonal and is closely intertwined with the wine growing traditions together with soups such as Zwiebelkuchen, Handkäs mit Musik and Spundekäs. Nordic Walking is popular around town, with five adventure trails around the vicinity, as well as many popular cycling routes. Great views of the town can be found from the water, the cable car to Niederwald Monument and the Monument itself. Old Town has the best examples of the town’s architecture with Eagle Tower, Oberstrasse and Rheinstein Castle some key sites to visit.
	6th06	AugAug	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany		07:00
Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Bromserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum and wine is a crucial part of Rudesheimer culture. The town is surrounded with vineyards and wineries, as well as many local wine bars and seasonal wine taverns. Wine tasting is a must do in Rudesheim and dining out is a great accompaniment. The local cuisine is seasonal and is closely intertwined with the wine growing traditions together with soups such as Zwiebelkuchen, Handkäs mit Musik and Spundekäs. Nordic Walking is popular around town, with five adventure trails around the vicinity, as well as many popular cycling routes. Great views of the town can be found from the water, the cable car to Niederwald Monument and the Monument itself. Old Town has the best examples of the town’s architecture with Eagle Tower, Oberstrasse and Rheinstein Castle some key sites to visit. This morning, we'll pass through the beautiful and romantic Rhine Valley. We'll arrive in Koblenz mid-morning. Once we arrive, explore the city with our host or hostess. We'll spend the afternoon cruising the Moselle River. We'll arrive in Cochem this evening.
	6th06	AugAug	202424	Koblenz, Germany	10:30	17:00
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.
	6th06	AugAug	202424	Cochem, Germany	18:00
	7th07	AugAug	202424	Cochem, Germany		12:00
This morning, take part in our optional guided tour of Cochem Castle. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Trier.
	8th08	AugAug	202424	Trier, Germany	01:00	17:00
This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Trier. We'll then return on board. Relax during the first part of the afternoon as we cruise on the Moselle and the Saar. We'll arrive in Saarburg mid-afternoon. Enjoy some time on your own to discover this charming city at your own pace. Join us for an evening of entertainment.
	8th08	AugAug	202424	Saarburg, Germany	16:00
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Saarburg, Germany		07:00
We'll spend the morning cruising on the Saar and the Moselle towards Remich. After arriving, join us for an optional guided tour of Luxembourg city. We'll then return to Remich for an optional visit to a winery(2) and a tasting. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Remich, Luxembourg	12:00
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Luxembourg, Luxembourg
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Remich, Luxembourg
	10th10	AugAug	202424	Remich, Luxembourg, disembark the MS Lafayette
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Lafayette

Launch Year

1992

Refit Year

2014

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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Holiday Summary

	8 nights cruising on the Rhine, Moselle
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,652pp
C_DBL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£1,652pp
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,818pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,652pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£2,060pp
B_PMR_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,955pp

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 2nd Aug 202402 Aug 24	1,952