New Year on the Rhine: The romantic Rhine and its castles (port-to-port cruise)

3 nights from £841pp departing Sunday 29th Dec 2024

Embark on a magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style! You will discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rdesheim and its medieval center or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	29th29	DecDec	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 before dinner. We'll start cruising towards Sankt Goar.
	30th30	DecDec	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 along the Romantic Rhine Valley. Enjoy some free time in Rdesheim or join us on an optional excursion to explore the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, which houses the largest collection of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. We'll return on board before enjoying an evening in a Rdesheim riverside restaurant. Afterwards, we'll start cruising towards Mannheim.
	31st31	DecDec	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
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. Join us on an optional excursion by coach to explore Heidelberg. After our tour, we'll return on board in Speyer. In the afternoon, join us for a tour of Speyer with our hostess. We'll then cruise towards Strasbourg. Tonight is our New Year's Eve dinner and evening.
	31st31	DecDec	202424	Mannheim, Germany	09:00	18:00
	31st31	DecDec	202424	Speyer, Germany	13:00	18:00
Speyer is a town located in southwest Germany situated beside the river Rhine. Originally founded by the Romans, it is one of the oldest settlements in Germany and is situated in the popular wine growing region of the Palatinate. A key attraction of Speyer is the Historical Museum of the Palatinate, which is one of the most celebrated culture-history museums in Germany. It features five permanent collections including Prehistory, Roman Times, Cathedral Treasury, Modern Era and Wine Museum. Not far from the museum, visitors will find the Imperial Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is considered the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. Originally constructed by Konrad II, this magnificent and looming building was intended to demonstrate the Lord’s religio-political claim to power against the papacy. Speyer has been producing wine since its Roman beginnings and wine tasting, festivals and events are popular all year round. The town is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling as well as guided walking tours of the town.
	1st01	JanJan	202525	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Modigliani	09:00
Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking at 10:00 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_TPL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Triple)	£841	£841
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£841	£841
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£870	£870
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£917	£917
B_SU2_PP	Cat B Suite (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£979	£979
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£979	£979
B_PM2_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds, Wheelchair Accessible)	£979	£979
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,026	£1,026

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

	3 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*