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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim

The Rhine in Flames: An incredible spectacle on the water

Strasbourg Roundtrip - Example 5 Day Cruise aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
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Embark on a 5-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter and experience the spectacular Rhine in Flames fireworks. Depart from Strasbourg and sail to Boppard, where you explore the old town before cruising in convoy toward Koblenz as fireworks illuminate the Romantic Rhine Valley. Continue to Rüdesheim, with optional activities including a tourist train through the vineyards, local wine tasting, and a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Sail to Mannheim for an optional guided tour of historic Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle ruins before enjoying a gala dinner and cruising back to Strasbourg.
La Petite district in StrasbourgObserve Rudesheim's famous vineyardsStroll around the charming streets of KoblenzWander the streets of RudesheimEhrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
Highlights
  • Admire the spectacular fireworks that takes place along the Rhine
  • Discover Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Heidelberg
  • Take an optional tourist train ride and taste local wine in Rüdesheim
  • Join an optional guided tour of historic Heidelberg and its castle ruins
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Day 1: Strasbourg | Embark

Board your ship between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Settle into your cabin and meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy dinner on board, followed by a river boat visit of Strasbourg’s Old Town, subject to availability. You then start cruising at night.

Day 2: Boppard | The Rhine in Flames | Koblenz

Spend the morning sailing and reach Boppard at the end of the afternoon. Join your hostess for a discovery tour of the old town. During dinner, follow the convoy of boats from Boppard to Koblenz and watch the Romantic Rhine in Flames create a spectacular evening atmosphere. Reach Koblenz during the night.

Day 3: Koblenz | The Romantic Rhine Valley | Rudesheim

Cruise along the most beautiful stretch of the Romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rüdesheim, reaching it late in the afternoon. Join an excursion to Rüdesheim: Tour on a tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar*, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Tonight, the Drosselgasse awaits you with its numerous live bands and cafes.

Day 4: Rudesheim | Mannheim

Spend this morning cruising towards Mannheim. Upon arrival, join an excursion to discover Heidelberg. Tonight's your gala dinner and evening. Sail to Strasbourg through the night.

Day 5: Strasbourg | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Disembark after breakfast and continue your independent trip back home.

Ship/Hotel

MS Gérard Schmitter

MS Gérard Schmitter cruising along the Rhine River

MS Gérard Schmitter

Watch gorgeous landscapes pass by as you comfortably cruise along the Rhine River aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter, a European ship built in 2012 with the capacity for 176 passengers.
MS Gérard Schmitter on the Rhine River
Hall on the MS Gérard Schmitter
Lounge-bar on the MS Gérard Schmitter

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Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
Main Deck-Cat A
25 cabins (18 twins, 7 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
Main Deck- Cat C
9 double cabins -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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
Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 4 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
  • Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
  • Port taxes
  • Insurance assistance / repatriation
  • Assistance from onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel Surcharge - to be invoiced separately
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
  • Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers
  • Optional Excursions
  • Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points

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