RIVER CRUISE RIN ESPECTACULAR

River Cruise by Europa Rhine River
8 days 1555€
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Description

SPECTACULAR RHINE

It is undoubtedly one of the most impressive rivers in Central Europe that rises in Lake Constance (Switzerland), passes through the French city of Strasbourg and it is in Germany where its beauty reaches its maximum splendor. On every rock, on every mountain there are castles, ruins or towers with black, narrow windows that make you feel as if centuries of history are watching you through them.  Discover with us the authentic jewels hidden by the majestic Rhine River along its course.


Dates

Departure From Arrival From Price From Reserve
10-06-2026 Colonia 17-06-2026 Colonia 1655.00€ RESERVE
15-07-2026 Colonia 22-07-2026 Colonia 1655.00€ RESERVE
12-08-2026 Colonia 19-08-2026 Colonia 1655.00€ RESERVE
23-09-2026 Colonia 30-09-2026 Colonia 1655.00€ RESERVE
21-10-2026 Colonia 28-10-2026 Colonia 1555.00€ RESERVE

Itinerary

SPECTACULAR RHINE I
Duration 8 days
Departure date 10-06-2026 |
Cities Colonia, Rudesheim, Espira, Estrasburgo, Basilea, Breisach, Bormes, Maguncia
Rivers Rin

INCLUDED: accommodation in outdoor cabins; 3 visits indicated in the itinerary; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last; drinks: beer from the tap, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea at lunches and dinners on board; welcome aperitif (limited hours); 5 o'clock tea with pastries or midnight aperitif; coffee station; live music; welcome and farewell cocktail with a drink included; Captain's dinner; medical assistance insurance; porters on board.   


NOT INCLUDED: optional excursions; drinks not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; cancellation insurance; gratuities (60€ pax/cruise); wi-fi; laundry service; minibar. port and tourist taxes (75€/pax/cruise).


PACKAGE OF VISITS INCLUDED ROUTE I:

Guided walk in Rüdesheim

Guided walk in Basel

Guided walk in Speyer (or Mainz)


Day 1

DAY 1 COLOGNE

Boarding from 16:00. Welcome cocktail. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 2

DAY 2 RÜDESHEIM

Full board on board. After lunch, we will drop anchor in Rüdesheim, one of the most visited villages in the country. Historical monuments such as the Klunkhardshof, the fortified Adler Tower, the thousand-year-old Brömser Castle or the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle invite you to spend some time in this town. Enjoy our walk tour through the historic center. Night on board.   

Day 3

DAY 3 SPEYER*

Full board on board. At breakfast time, we will arrive in Speyer, in German Speyer, a city located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which has the largest standing Romanesque cathedral in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981, in which numerous emperors of the Holy Roman Empire are buried. Guided walk through Speyer. Night on board.

*the scale in Speyer can be replaced by Gernsheim.            

Day 4

DAY 4 STRASBOURG

Full board on board. In the morning, we will arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. The historic centre, Grande Île, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 for being a clear example of a medieval city. The place where the canals conglomerate is called the Petite France, an old fishermen's and millers' district. In addition to the Petite France, the historic centre is home to a large number of monuments of interest, highlighting the cathedral that stands imperiously as a symbol of the city. Guided optional tour of the most emblematic places of interest in the city. Afternoon of sailing. Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Rhine from the Pont Sol. Night on board. 

Day 5

DAY 5 BASEL   

Full board on board. Early in the morning we will arrive in Basel, one of the most romantic and cultural cities in Switzerland. The city's skyline is dominated by imposing towers of Basel Cathedral, with their tiles of different colours. In the central square of the historic old town Markplatz every morning of the week you can find the fruit and vegetable market. On this same square is also the Basel City Hall with its striking red façade. Guided walk through the old town. Night on board. 

Day 6

DAY 6 BREISACH

Full board on board. We woke up in Breisach. Built on the banks of the Rhine, the city invites you to stroll through the picturesque streets of its centre and take a break in one of the many cafes and ice cream parlours that surround its market square or on the banks of the Rhine. Must-see sights: Cathedral Square, where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Rhine, Rhine Island and the Black Forest. The historical museum, located at the Porte du Rhine, the last vestige of the Vauban fortifications, will help you discover the history of the city and its evolution. Night on board. 

Day 7

DAY 7 WORMS / MAINZ

Full board on board. In the morning we arrive in Bormes (Worms in German). The Germanic peoples made Bormes their capital. The city is also famous for its Romanesque architecture. The highlight of the visit is the 11th-century St. Peter's Cathedral. With its four twin towers and domes, this spectacular old building ranks alongside the cathedrals of Speyer and Mainz as one of the finest achievements of the High Romanesque style. The nave is particularly impressive, rising about 27 meters, while its domes reach heights of 40 meters. Bormes is also a popular base for a tour of the Deutsche Weinstrasse, a 50-mile route through the local wine towns. Guided optional walk. 

In the afternoon we will arrive in Mainz, a city with almost 2,000 years of historical heritage. The cityscape is dominated by Mainz Cathedral. In the shadow of the temple, medieval Mainz stretches out, where life takes place in the angular and narrow alleys, in the many small shops, boutiques and cafés that surround the wonderful Kirschgarten with its romantic half-timbered houses. In the evening, the Captain's dinner will take place. Night on board.  

Day 8

DAY 8 COLOGNE

In the historic center of Cologne, you will find monuments, fountains and excavations in numerous places. Cologne's Roman past and its Jewish history in the Middle Ages were discovered in the archaeological excavation area of Rathausplatz. Another highlight of the Old Town is, of course, Cologne Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Disembark after breakfast. End of our services.

SPECTACULAR RHINE II
Duration 8 days
Departure date 15-07-2026 | 12-08-2026 | 23-09-2026 | 21-10-2026 |
Cities Colonia, Coblenza, Mannheim, Estrasburgo, Espira, Maguncia, Rudesheim, Andernach, Colonia
Rivers Rin

INCLUDED: accommodation in outdoor cabins; 3 visits indicated in the itinerary; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last; drinks: beer from the tap, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea at lunches and dinners on board; welcome aperitif (limited hours); 5 o'clock tea with pastries or midnight aperitif; coffee station; live music; welcome and farewell cocktail with a drink included; Captain's dinner; medical assistance insurance; porters on board.   


NOT INCLUDED: optional excursions; drinks not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; cancellation insurance; gratuities (60€ pax/cruise); wi-fi; laundry service; minibar. port and tourist taxes (75€/pax/cruise).

 


PACKAGE OF VISITS INCLUDED ROUTE II:

Guided walk through Koblenz

Guided walk in Rüdesheim

Guided walk through Cologne

Day 1

DAY 1 COLOGNE

Boarding from 16:00. Welcome cocktail. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 2

DAY 2 KOBLENZ

Full board on board. In the early afternoon, we will arrive in one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Germany: Koblenz. The city is located in the world-famous "German Bend". The spectacular landscape formed by four central massifs, vineyards and forests surround this town, which has existed for more than 2,000 years. Guided walk through the town. Night on board.   

Day 3

DAY 3 MANNHEIM

Full board on board. Mannheim is the German city where in 1886 Carl Benz's first car began to circulate on its streets. The city has a wide range of monuments, culture, art and gastronomy. Among numerous monuments are the second largest Baroque palace in Europe and the beautiful Water Tower. Optional excursion to Heidelberg Castle. Night on board.         

Day 4

DAY 4 STRASBOURG

Full board on board. In the morning, we will arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. The historic centre, Grande Île, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 for being a clear example of a medieval city. The place where the canals conglomerate is called the Petite France, an old fishermen's and millers' district. In addition to the Petite France, the historic centre is home to a large number of monuments of interest, highlighting the cathedral that stands imperiously as a symbol of the city. Guided optional tour of the most emblematic places of interest in the city. Night on board. 

Day 5

DAY 5 SPEYER / MAINZ  

Full board on board. At breakfast time, we will arrive in Speyer, in German Speyer, a city located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which has the largest standing Romanesque cathedral in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981, in which numerous emperors of the Holy Roman Empire are buried. Guided optional walk through the town. Afternoon of sailing. Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Rhine from the Pont Sol.

In the afternoon we will arrive in Mainz, a city with almost 2,000 years of historical heritage. The cityscape is dominated by Mainz Cathedral. In the shadow of the temple, medieval Mainz stretches out, where life takes place in the angular and narrow alleys, in the many small shops, boutiques and cafés that surround the wonderful Kirschgarten with its romantic half-timbered houses. Night stopover in the city. Night on board. 

Day 6

DAY 6 RÜDESHEIM / ANDERNACH

Full board on board. Early in the morning we will drop anchor in Rüdesheim, one of the most visited villages in the country. Historical monuments such as the Klunkhardshof, the fortified Adler Tower, the thousand-year-old Brömser Castle or the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle invite you to spend some time in this town. Guided walk through the town. Afternoon of sailing. Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Rhine from the Pont Sol. We will spend the night in the German town of Andernach, known for its geysers. Night on board. 

Day 7

DAY 7 ANDERNACH / COLOGNE

Full board on board. In the morning, we will continue anchored in Andernach. With more than 2000 years of history, Andernach has a lot to tell. Impressive sights such as the 56 m high "Runde Turm" (round tower), the Mariendom (Mary's Cathedral), the old crane on the banks of the Rhine, the Mikvah or the well-preserved wall await you during your walk through the city.

In the afternoon, we will arrive in Cologne. In the historic center of Cologne, you will find monuments, fountains and excavations in numerous places. Cologne's Roman past and its Jewish history in the Middle Ages were discovered in the archaeological excavation area of Rathausplatz. Another highlight of the Old Town is, of course, Cologne Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Guided walk. In the evening, the Captain's dinner will take place. Night on board.  

Day 8

DAY 8 COLOGNE

Disembark after breakfast. End of our services.


Ship MS "Crucevita"

Technical Details

Length: 104.5 m | Beam: 11.4m | Draft: 1.4m | Speed: 24 km/h | Remodeling: 2018 | Currency on board: Euro | Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard. | Passenger capacity - 110. | Voltage 220V. *Vessel classification has been given at our own discretion


Amenities

On the Promenade Bridge, located around the grand spiral staircase leading to the Main Deck, you will find the lobby and reception. In this area there is a large library with comfortable seats and an open fireplace surrounded with large sofas. The elegant and spacious restaurant is located on the Main deck. The Sol bridge is divided into 2 areas: a large open area with sun loungers and a covered area with a large awning. The Main deck and the Promenade deck are connected by a large elevator with capacity for up to 4 people. The Sol Bridge can be accessed from the Promenade Bridge by an outdoor chairlift. Without a doubt, you will spend a relaxing stay on board.


Accommodation

The passenger cabins are distributed between two decks: Promenade and Main. They are spacious rooms of about 12m2 that have two beds that convert into a sofa during the day to create extra space (Main deck). The cabins have a large desk with a chair and a large mirror. All cabins are equipped with air conditioning/heating that can be regulated individually, satellite TV with several channels with a remote control, safe, telephone and hairdryer. An elegant bathroom is equipped with a shower and a sink. The cabins on the Main deck have panoramic windows, while the cabins on the Promenade deck have a French balcony.


Plan