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Castle ruins at Königswinter- Cologne's old town
Castles and Fables of the Rhine: Düsseldorf to Frankfurt
The Rhine and her Tributaries
from
£1,566 per person
Additional cabin discounts of up to...
- £300 departing July 16
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. 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.
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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Cruise the Rhine through Germany
Enjoy an all-inclusive river cruise aboard Spirit of the Rhine as she glides through Germany. Contrast the cities of Cologne and Bonn, where included excursions will introduce you to the highlights.
Continue along the Rhine to visit the picturesque town of Königswinter and Koblenz, set at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle. Admire the scenery of the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Gorge en route to Rüdesheim with its vineyards and half-timbered houses.
Your river cruise concludes with an included tour in the vibrant city of Frankfurt set beside the Main River.
This cruise is also available with a reverse itinerary: Castles and Fables of the Rhine: Frankfurt to Düsseldorf.
Presenter and consultant Nick Hewer (July 16, 2024 departure)
Nick is a television presenter, company director and former public relations consultant. He was educated at Clongowes Wood College in Ireland and move to London in the 1960s to join a PR consultancy as a trainee. Within six years he had joined the board and eventually became the company’s sole shareholder.
In 1983, Nick’s PR consultancy added the Amstrad Group, founded by Alan Sugar, to its client list and he became responsible for the media handling and promotion of all his expanding activities. In 1998 Nick sold his PR consultancy, but continued to represent Lord Sugar’s interests and those of the Secretariat of HH the Aga Khan, another long-term client, until his retirement in 2004, when he moved to France.
However, having become good friends with Lord Sugar, Nick was persuaded to join him as his on-screen advisor on BBC One’s The Apprentice. Nick has a host of television credits, including Countdown, BBC’s Bake Off and The Pilgrimage.
Television presenter Fred Dineage (September 23, 2024)
Fred Dinenage is one of Britain’s longest-serving television presenters – sixty years non-stop – and he’s still at it, with Evil Killers on Sky Crime and a new BBC radio show. Fred’s credits include ‘HOW?’, ‘World of Sport’, ‘Gambit’, and more. Fred has interviewed numerous important figures, including several prime ministers.
He wrote the official autobiography of the Kray twins and has been touring theatres across the country with his presentation: Ronnie, Reggie and Me. Stories of his times with the Kray twins. He has won a handful of television awards and was awarded an MBE for charitable work and services to broadcasting. Fred will give two on-board talks during your cruise
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Travel to Düsseldorf and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Depart Düsseldorf, 0700.
Arrive Cologne, 1200. Depart 2000.
Arrive Bonn, 2300.
Founded by the Romans, Cologne has long been an important trading centre. The city’s main attraction is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. There are also baroque palaces, medieval churches and a 16th-century City Hall. An included coach and walking tour here will reveal some of the highlights.
Depart Bonn, 2200.
Arrive Königswinter, 0000.
Bonn was capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1999, when Berlin was restored as capital of the reunified country.
The main sights of the city, birthplace of famous composer Beethoven, include the Beethoven monument, Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn.
Look forward to an included coach tour, with time at leisure to explore independently.
Depart Königswinter, 1300.
Arrive Koblenz, 2000.
The picturesque town of Königswinter nestles on the banks of the River Rhine and is overlooked by the ancient castle ruins of Drachenfels, the supposed location where Siegfried slayed the dragon in German mythology and used by Wagner in his Ring Cycle.
Depart Koblenz, 1400.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Rüdesheim, 2200.
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 monument with a huge equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. Above the town sits the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians between 1816 and 1832. Medieval Eltz Castle, which has been owned by the Eltz family for over 800 years, is nearby.
This afternoon Spirit of the Rhine will cruise through the picturesque scenery of the Middle Rhine, home to around 40 hilltop castles and fortresses. Optional excursion
Depart Rüdesheim, 1400.
Arrive Frankfurt, 2200.
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.
The city of Frankfurt sits beside the Main river. The medieval old town, in the heart of the city, is lined with half-timbered buildings, boutiques and quaint apple-wine taverns.
In the central square, Römerberg, you can see the medieval Römer complex with their distinctive stepped gables and opposite is the Old St Nicholas church. An included tour offers an introduction to the city.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Farewell dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursions
- Cologne walking tour
- Bonn city tour
- Frankfurt city tour
Our cruises include excursions at selected ports so you can make the most of the destinations you visit. Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
from
£1,566 per person
Additional cabin discounts of up to...
- £300 departing July 16
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. 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.
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.
from
£1,566 per person
Additional cabin discounts of up to...
- £300 departing July 16
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. 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.
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.