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Cruising the Rhine & Moselle

From C$5,124
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Aug 2025 - Sep 2025
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From C$5,124
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Aug 2025 - Sep 2025

Tour Overview

Cruise through the Middle Rhine Valley and immerse yourself in culture and wonderful scenery where history comes alive on the banks of the Rhine and Moselle . Sail by Loreley Rock, where legend has it a mermaid seduced sailors with her songs. Visit Strasbourg, the border town along the Rhine, today a centre for Europe with the European Parliament and European Court of Human Rights located here but with a historical UNESCO World Heritage Site centre. Admire the impressive Heidelburg Castle and the equestrian monument to Emperor Wilhelm I in Koblenz.
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Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director
  • Transportation excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport
  • 7 nights onboard Nicko cruises - Rhein Symphonie
  • 20 included meals 7 breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Unlimited drinks package*
  • All gratuities and WIFI on the cruise
  • Porterage
  • All port fees

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Cruise through the World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine Valley to the most beautiful corner of Germany
  • Visit to Adernach Geyser
  • City tours of Strasbourg and Koblenz
  • Visit to the impressive Heidelburg Castle

Itinerary

Day 1 Cologne

Make your own way to Cologne where you will join your Nicko Cruises ship. After time to settle into your cabin, meet your traveling companions over a welcome drink prior to dinner onboard this evening.

Please note: Ship embarkation on Day 1 is between 15:00 – 16:00. These timings are subject to change, so for peace of mind, we recommend that you arrive locally the day before the ship is due to depart.

Meals included: D
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Day 2 Andernach

Awake this morning in Andernach, one of Germany's oldest towns. Take a tour to the Andernach Geyser., possibly the highest cold water Geyser reaching around 60 metres. Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 3 Mainz

A morning in Mainz, where you can visit at your leisure. Alternatively, you can take the optional tour that explores this wonderful Rhine city (book and pay onboard the cruise). After lunch on board the cruise continues with an afternoon of scenic sailing to Germersheim. Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 4 Germersheim

A morning at leisure to explore Germersheim, alternatively, take the optional sightseeing tour to Speyer, one of Germany's oldest city (book and pay onboard the cruise) . Return to the cruise and enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing onboard. Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 5 Strasbourg

Enjoy a tour of Strasbourg, the border town along the Rhine, visit the historical centre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the picturesque quarter where tanners once dried leather and furs in the open lofts of the well-preserved half-timbered houses. Continue by coach and pass the Rhine Palace, National Library and the Opera. A guided walking tour through the fascinating narrow streets of 'Petit France' follows - see the historic guesthouses, delicatessen shops and elegant boutiques before arriving at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, where the astronomical clock chimes on the hour, bringing the different figures to life. Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 6 Mannheim - Rudesheim

Awake this morning in Mannheim. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers, the Mannheim Baroque Palace is worth a visit and it has lovely shopping and parks to explore. A sightseeing tour to Heidelberg, nestled between the Neckar River and the foothills of the Odenwald forest is included today. The castle, residence of the Palatine Counts who ruled the Palatinate of the Rhine for over 400 years, rivalled the splendour of the imperial courts of Vienna and Prague. Return to the cruise and enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing onboard. Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 7 Koblenz

Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising, passing by the famous Loreley Rock, where legend tells the story of the beautiful and melancholy siren whose song enchanted passing sailors. Arriving into Koblenz after lunch, to take a tour of the city. Since the 10th century the cityscape has been characterised by the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the equestrian monument to Emperor Wilhelm I. Enjoy breath taking views of the 'Deutsches Eck' (German Corner) on a cable car ride up to the fortress, followed by a guided walking tour through the city centre. Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 8 Departure

After breakfast onboard, it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your cruise comes to an end.

Please note: Ship disembarkation finishes at 09:00 on the last day, all passengers must have left the ship by then.

Meals included: B

  1. Unlimited Drinks Package

    Enjoy unlimited drinks on your cruise - including selected house wine, house sparkling wine, draught and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer, Cocktails and long drinks, house spirits, bottled water for the cabin and daily excursions, all specialty coffees (non-alcoholic), hot chocolate and tea

Accommodation

Nicko River Cruise - Rhein Symphonie

The large panoramic windows of the Rhein Symphonie makes it perfect for enjoying the views of 'Father Rhine'. The vast sun deck is perfect for relaxing and taking in the panorama before heading down for a drink in the light and airy salon and bar. The large restaurant serves international and regional specialities. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and are stylishly and comfortably furnished with individually adjustable air-conditioning/heating, private facilities, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and safe. The main deck cabins have windows that do not open. Main deck aft cabins are approx. 11.5 m² in size with windows that do not open, have a single fold-out bed and sofa bed. Your holiday price is based on a main deck cabin. The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that open. All upper deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open (French balcony).

Cabin upgrades are available, please call and speak to one of our Holiday Advisors.

The large panoramic windows of the Rhein Symphonie makes it perfect for enjoying the views of 'Father Rhine'. The vast sun deck is perfect for relaxing and taking in the panorama before heading down for a drink in the light and airy salon and bar. The large restaurant serves international and regional specialities. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and are stylishly and comfortably furnished with individually adjustable air-conditioning/heating, private facilities, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and safe. The main deck cabins have windows that do not open. Main deck aft cabins are approx. 11.5 m² in size with windows that do not open, have a single fold-out bed and sofa bed. Your holiday price is based on a main deck cabin. The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that open. All upper deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open (French balcony).

Cabin upgrades are available, please call and speak to one of our Holiday Advisors.