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Discover the Splendor of the Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle and Saar Valleys

Example 9 Day Cruise aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
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Experience the cultural diversity of 5 rivers: Rhine, Neckar, Main, Mosel and Saar, on this 9-day cruise aboard the MS Leonard De Vinci. This cruise adventure offers up a unique combination of history, culture, magnificent landscapes, and archeological treasures. Board the MS Leonard De Vinci in Strasbourg and begin a once in a lifetime voyage through medieval towns, picturesque villages, important tourist centres, numerous castles, and renowned vineyards.  
Heidelberg and its castleObserve Rudesheim's famous vineyardsExplore the small medieval town of CochemDiscover the famous wine town of BernkastelStrasbourg at dusk
Highlights
  • Set off on a tour of Frankfurt, a town with a mix of ancient & modern style
  • Enjoy free time in the Drosselgasse, famed for its cafés, bars and music
  • Sail along the Rhine, passing by numerous castles situated in the vineyards
  • Visit Bernkastel, the "Pearl of the Moselle"
Activities
Places Visited
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

Board the MS Leonard De Vinci, in the end of the afternoon in Strasbourg. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew introduction over a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a delightful dinner and dancing evening on board. Spend the night sailing toward Mannheim.

Day 2: Mannheim | Heidelberg | Eberbach (the Rhine And Neckar Rivers)

Arrive in Mannheim and join an excursion to Heidelberg. Famous all around the world, Heidelberg is the town of love stories. Then, cruise to Eberbach, situated on the most beautiful section of the Neckar. 

Day 3: Mainz | Frankfurt (the Rhine And Main Rivers)

Today cruise to Mainz, passing through Worms, a center for trade and wine. Arrive in Mainz, situated at the confluence of the Main and the Rhine. Discover the town with your accompanist and enjoy some free time before you return on board. Cruise to Frankfurt, arriving during the night. Overnight.

Day 4: Frankfurt | Aschaffenburg (The Main River)

This morning enjoy a tour of Frankfurt, a town with a mix of ancient and modern style. Depart on the most beautiful section of the Main River to Aschaffenburg, nicknamed the

Day 5: Rudesheim (the Rhine River)

Start your day sailing up the Main River to Mainz in order to rejoin the Rhine River once again. Arrive in Rüdesheim, and join an excursion through the most important tourist center of the Valley. Enjoy a free evening in the Drosselgasse, famed for its numerous cafés, bars and music.

Day 6: Cochem (the Romantic Rhine And The Moselle)

Today cruise through the romantic Rhine: passing by numerous castles situated in the vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Bask in the beauty of the picturesque Moselle River during your journey to Cochem. Arrive in Cochem, a small medieval town dominated by its marvelous castle. Enjoy a guided tour of its castle and return on board for your dancing evening.

Day 7: Bernkastel | Trier (the Moselle Valley)

This morning cruise through a multitude of small, legendary villages with their vines and castles. Stop in Bernkastel, the

Day 8: Trier | Saarbrucken (the Moselle And Saar Rivers)

Begin your day with a guided tour of Trier and its Roman ruins. Return on board in Sarreburg and cruise to Saarbrücken. Sail up the Saar River while viewing the magnificent landscape made up of numerous successive meanders through deep forests. Arrive in Saarbrucken in the evening and enjoy your gala evening on board.

Day 9: Strasbourg | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Ship/Hotel

MS Leonardo Da Vinci

MS Leonardo Da Vinci

The MS Leonard Da Vinci is a comfortable and friendly ship that sails on the Rhine and its tributaries. It includes pleasant facilities such as a lounge bar and dance floor, restaurant, small library, gift shop, and spacious sun deck.
Restaurant aboard the MS Leonard De Vinci

Dates & Prices

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Cabins aboard the MS Leonard De Vinci
Main Deck- Cat A
48 cabins on the main deck (43 twins, 3 single cabins, 2CU cabins, 1 suite) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 129 sq. ft.
MS Leonard De Vinci Main Deck Suite
Main Deck- Cat B
18 double cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
MS Leonard De Vinci Main Deck Suite
Main Deck- Cat C
23 double cabins 1 single cabin equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Leonard De Vinci
Upper Deck-Cat A
23 cabins (twins) on the upper deck, equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 129 sq. ft.
Cabins aboard the MS Leonard De Vinci
Upper Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 129 sq. ft.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
  • 8 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
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

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