The romantic Rhine Valley and the rock of the Lorelei (port-to-port cruise)

5 nights from £1,063pp departing Thursday 3rd Oct 2024

Embark on a cruise on the Rhine between Alsace and Germany through an incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, and stories. Dive into the heart of an authentic terroir rich in discoveries.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	3rd03	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France, embark on the MS Modigliani	18:00	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
	4th04	OctOct	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany	14:00
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. The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Touristic train, tasting of wines and visit of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.DISCOVERY: Hiking through the vineyards in RudesheimFree evening in the famous Drosselgasse, the little street famous worldwide for joyful athmosphere and Rhineland bands.
	5th05	OctOct	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany		09:00
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. We'll spend the morning cruising.This afternoon, join us for an optional excursion: Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.
	5th05	OctOct	202424	Koblenz, Germany	12:00
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	OctOct	202424	Koblenz, Germany		07:00
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. The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for the optional afternoon excursion proposed: Guided visit of Mainz and the Gutenberg museum(2).
	6th06	OctOct	202424	Mainz, Germany	14:30	18:00
	7th07	OctOct	202424	Rastatt, Germany	12:30	18:00
We'll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, we offer two optional excursions:CLASSIC package: Tour of Baden-Baden.DISCOVERY package: The Treetop Walk in the Black Forest.Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will begin cruising to Strasbourg.
	8th08	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Modigliani	05:00
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Modigliani

Launch Year

2001

Refit Year

2011

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

159

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,063	£1,063
B_PM2_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,237	£1,237
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,237	£1,237
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,300	£1,300

The single, double or triple cabins offer guests the perfect view from their large picture window, and are very spacious and tastefully decorated with the option of double or single beds. An ensuite is provided with shower, W.C. and a hairdryer. For extra comfort central heating is available during the Winter season and air-conditioning for the Summer season.

For your entertainment a satellite tv and radio are provided for you to use at your leisure.

There are two cabins on board suitable for passengers with reduced mobility.

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

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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

	5 nights cruising on the Rhine
	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*