Fall in love with the Rhine River and its wonderful landscapes on this 5-day cruise aboard the MS Beethoven. Visit the most beautiful part of the romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rudesheim. Pass by numerous castles nestled in famed vineyards. Cruise by the charming towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms, and Mannheim. Discover Renaissance ruins and the restoration of the Heidelberg Castle. Stop at the historical Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a seigneurial residence from the 16th century, where you can indulge in a wine tasting.
Highlights
Visit the famous Drosselgasse with its numerous cafés and bars
Explore the Church of the Holy Spirit, the most famous church in Heidelberg
Join an exclusive tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00 pm in Strasbourg (rue du Havre). Settle into your cabin before enjoying a welcome cocktail and the presentation of the crew. This evening, your excursions for both packages: visit of old Strasbourg in a riverboat (depending on availability). Tonight your cruise departs.
Today, sail to the towns of Lauterbourg, Spire, Mainz. The cruise continues towards Koblenz up the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. Sail past the towns of Kaub, Oberwesel, Saint-Goar. Before you reach the moor in Koblenz, you can see Stolzenfels castle. Explore the old city of Koblenz this evening.
Day 3: Koblenz | The Romantic Rhine Valley | Rudesheim
Cruise up the most beautiful part of the romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rüdesheim. Pass numerous castles nestling in the famed vineyards and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei. Arrive in Rüdesheim early in the afternoon. Shopping or proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Departure in a touristic train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music.
DISCOVERY: Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim.
In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its numerous cafés and bands.
The ship departs early this morning to cruise up the Rhine to Speyer. Pass the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms, and Mannheim. Today's excursion for both packages to Heidelberg: Stopover in Speyer or Mannheim depending on berths available at the wharf. Board again in late afternoon. Tonight enjoy your exclusive gala evening on board.
Day 5: Strasbourg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive in Strasbourg in the morning and disembark after breakfast.
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21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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4 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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4 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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4 double cabins
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6 double cabins- equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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42 cabins (40 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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20 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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2 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
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.