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Rhine In Flames Cruise

Europe
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Board Basis: Mixed Board
  • Tour Ref: D2TBAR8898

Holiday Summary

  • Travel Type: Coach

7 days

Full Board including drinks whilst on boat!

Tour highlights: Includes Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Heidelberg and of course, the Rhine in Flames fireworks!

A spectacular 5-day river cruise from Strasbourg along the River Rhine to see the beautiful scenery, fairytale castles, lush vineyards and the picturesque towns of Rüdesheim and Koblenz nestled along this most iconic of rivers. The highlight is taking part in the magnificent ‘Rhine in Flames’ flotilla from the comfort of your ship as fireworks light up the riverbanks, atmospheric music plays, and the Rhine is illuminated against the dark sky.

PLEASE NOTE: We will require a £250pp deposit to book this holiday for you, a further £400pp by 9th June 2026 and final balances will be due by 22nd July 2026.
PRICE FROM ? £1899 per person

PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.

Plan My Trip

Itinerary

Itinerary

Wednesday To Dover and onto France and our overnight hotel, the Mercure Mercure Parc des Expostions in Reims.

Thursday We continue to Strasbourg where there is free time before we board our ship at 1600. Later enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception before dinner and departure.

Friday Upon reaching Rüdesheim we will enjoy a tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini train. We enjoy some wine-tasting at Bassenheimer Hof cellar. Then free time in Rüdesheim.

Saturday We cruise in the morning before visiting Koblenz where we have an afternoon tour of the Old Town. Later the highlight as we take part in the unique spectacle.

Sunday After a morning cruise to Mannheim we take a coach to Heidelberg where we enjoy a guided tour of the old city & a chance to visit the outside of Heidelberg Castle. In the evening we have a 4-course Gala Dinner before setting sail for Strasbourg.

Monday We disembark after breakfast and return to Reims, where there is free time to explore, before we check in no the same overnight hotel.

Tuesday We return home.

Boat Information

MS Gerard Schmitter
An elegant 5 anchors class ship built in 2012, it is an intimate sized ship at 110m long with 88 cabins over 3 decks. There is a lounge bar with a dance floor, a large sundeck with deckchairs, and Wi-Fi throughout. We are full board with drinks included between 1200 – 2359.

Price Includes

Price Includes: 
  • Return coach travel
  • Pickup & drop off service 
  • Channel crossings
  • Tours as indicated
  • Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)  
  • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal Plus, lunch whilst onboard boat. 

Cabin Type            Price (per person)                       Single Supplements
Main Deck              From £1,899                                  +£626 (In a 2-person occupancy room)
Middle Deck           From £1,999                                   On Request
Upper Deck            From £2,045                                   On Request

PLEASE NOTE: For this tour, we require a £250pp deposit to secure your places, followed by a further £400pp by 9th June 2026, final balances will be due by 22nd July 2026.

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