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Rüdesheim and its vineyards- The Beethoven Monument, Bonn
- The view over Düsseldorf
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz
A Taste of the Rhine
The Rhine and her Tributaries
£1,223 per person
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required
save up to 25%
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.-
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The ideal introduction to river cruising…
This 5-night river cruise through Germany visits some of the key attractions along the Rhine. Enjoy an included tour of Düsseldorf with its Gothic cathedral, and explore the historic city of Koblenz before cruising through the scenic Middle Rhine Gorge.
Admire the half-timbered houses of traditional Rüdesheim before stopping in Bonn for an included coach tour and free time to see some of the sights independently.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Depart Utrecht, 1900.
Travel to Utrecht and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Arrive 1400. Depart 1700.
Düsseldorf is famed for its Old Town. The narrow backstreets are home to the Gothic St Lambertus church with its twisted tower and the Burgplatz (square) features a Schlossturm (palace tower). Nearby, the Rhine embankment promenade offers a sweeping view of Düsseldorf's skyline and the Oberkassel Rhine banks.
Explore further during an included tour of the city.
Arrive Koblenz, 0900. Depart 1300.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Rüdesheim, 2000.
The city of Koblenz, meaning 'merging of the rivers', is situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. At the exact point where the two rivers meet, the Deutsches Eck, there is a monument with a huge equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. Above the town sits the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, a citadel built by the Prussians between 1816 and 1832.
Cruise through the scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge this afternoon, passing the steep Lorelei Rock, which is a symbol of the Rhine and was the inspiration for a famous poem by Heinrich Heine, set to music by Frederich Silcher. The Lorelei was a siren who is said to have sat on the rock, combing her hair and singing, luring sailors to their watery deaths on the rocks below.
Depart Rüdesheim, 1300.
Arrive Bonn, 2100.
The popular wine town of Rüdesheim has a traditional old town of half-timbered houses and is backed by terraced vineyards. Among its main attractions is a long narrow street, the Drosselgasse, which is lined on both sides with traditional wine taverns.
Depart Bonn, 1800.
Arrive Düsseldorf, 2300.
Bonn was capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1999, when Berlin was restored as capital of the reunified country. The sights of this compact city, birthplace of famous composer Beethoven, include the Beethoven monument, Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn.An included coach tour offers a leisurely introduction to the city and includes some free time to explore independently.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Captain's dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Entertainment and activities on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return travel by Eurostar
Included excursions
- Düsseldorf city tour
- Bonn city tour
Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
£1,223 per person
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required
save up to 25%
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.£1,223 per person
5 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required