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New Year's Eve in the Rhine Valley

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Celebrate the New Year in a warm and friendly atmosphere! Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley and discover Koblenz, home to one of Germany's richest heritages, Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, and Heidelberg, a symbol of German Romanticism with its fine architecture.

 
La Petite district in StrasbourgRiver through Koblenz GermanyVineyard underneath the Niederwald Monument, Rudesheim, GermanyKoblenz at nightView of Strasbourg city
Highlights
  • Enjoy the breathtaking views of Rüdesheim and the Rhine River
  • Get off the ship for a tour of old Strasbourg at night aboard a canal boat
  • Sail to Rüdesheim for a tourist train excursion tasting the regional wines
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Strasbourg | Embark

Passengers will board the ship at 6:00 pm. After setting into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew with a welcome cocktail. Be ready for the cruise towards Koblenz tonight. 

Day 2: Koblenz

A romantic cruise will be set as you pass through the Rhine River all the way to Koblenz located at the junction of the Rhine and the Moselle. Tonight is your gala evening and dinner.

Day 3: Koblenz | Rudesheim

Set off for a discovery tour of Koblenz. Afterwards, you will cruise towards Rüdesheim. Upon arrival, join the excursion to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Spend the evening in a riverside restaurant in town.

Day 4: Rudesheim | Mannheim

Cruise towards Mannheim. Join the excursion in Heidelberg. Return on board after your tour. Tonight's our New Year's Eve dinner and evening. MS Gérard Schmitter will depart for Strasbourg during the night.

Day 5: Strasbourg | Disembark

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

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MS Gérard Schmitter

Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
MS Gérard Schmitter cruising along the Rhine River

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Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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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
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Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Main Deck- Cat C
9 double cabins -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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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
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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
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Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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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
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
  • 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
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program

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