The Mouse Tower near Bingen- The scenic Rhine Valley
- St Martin Church, Cologne
- The vineyards of Rüdesheim
Sights and Scenery of the Rhine 2026
The Rhine
from
£1,731 per person
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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Enjoy the scenery and culture of Central Europe
Combine time to relax on board Spirit of the Rhine with time to explore the cultural attractions of Central Europe on this leisurely, all-inclusive river cruise in 2026. Visit the wine town of Rüdesheim, famed for its Drosselgasse, a narrow cobbled street overlooked by half-timbered houses and wine taverns. While here, visit Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music to browse its unusual self-playing instruments. Spend a leisurely morning cruising through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge en route to Koblenz. The town, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, is overlooked by 19th-century Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and you can join a local guide for a walking tour to see some of the highlights, such as the Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, the Old Town and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall.
Cruise the Lower Rhine to Cologne, where you can choose between a walking tour into the medieval Old Town, with its churches, guilds and merchants houses, or opt for a tour of UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral to view the interior of this magnificent building. Sail overnight to Boppard, with its Roman remains and medieval fortifications, and enjoy an on-board wine tasting session before cruising to Mainz, known for its medieval market squares and St Stephen’s church, which features stained glass windows by artist Marc Chagall. Join a walking tour into the Old Town to see one of the city’s most famous landmarks, Mainz Cathedral.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Travel to Mainz and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Depart Mainz, 0900.
Arrive Rüdesheim, 1100.
Cruise the Rhine River to the popular wine town of Rüdesheim, known for its traditional old town of half-timbered houses and terraced vineyards. Among its main attractions is the Drosselgasse, a long narrow street lined on both sides with traditional wine taverns, overlooked by the glockenspiel tower with its hourly chimes.
Included excursion
Step aboard the Land Train and journey through Rüdesheim to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of self-playing instruments. Accompanied by a guide, see musical pieces spanning three centuries, from music boxes to concert piano orchestrions.
Depart Rüdesheim, 0900.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Koblenz, 1300.
Enjoy a relaxing morning cruising through the UNESCO-listed scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge, passing the fabled Lorelei Rock en route towards Koblenz, which sits at 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.
Included excursion
Join a local guide for an included walking tour of Koblenz, taking in highlights such as the Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, the Old Town and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart Koblenz, 1300.
Arrive Cologne, 2000.
Following a morning in Koblenz, when you may choose to walk into the town, spend a relaxing afternoon on board Spirit of the Rhine as she sails along the Rhine River towards Cologne.
Depart Cologne, 1900.
Founded by the Romans, Cologne has long been an important trading centre and was once home to the composers Schumann and Mendelssohn. 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. The medieval Old Town features characteristic churches and guilds, and continuing uphill over cobblestones you can reach the old market square, which dates from the 10th century.
Continue sailing this evening and overnight.
Depending on the distance of the ship’s berth from Cologne, a complimentary transfer service into the city may be available.
Included excursion
Choose between an included walking tour into Cologne’s medieval Old Town, with its churches, guilds and merchants houses, or opt for an included tour of UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral to view the interior of this magnificent building. The Cologne City Walk covers approximately one-and-a-half miles over an hour and a half.
Arrive Boppard, 0800. Depart 1400.
Arrive Mainz, 2100.
The waterfront of this classic Rhineland wine town is overlooked by the twin towers of St Severus Church and vineyards. There are extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included wine tasting session on board Spirit of the Rhine with our local vineyard partner.
Mainz is known for its medieval market squares, half-timbered houses, Romanesque sandstone cathedral and St Stephen’s church, which features stained glass windows by renowned artist Marc Chagall. Behind the cathedral in Gutenbergplatz square is a statue of the father of modern printing Johannes Gutenberg, who was born in Mainz in the 14th century.
Included excursion
Join a walking tour into the Old Town of Mainz, which is home to one of the city’s most famous landmarks Mainz Cathedral. Continue past medieval houses to view the exterior of the Gutenberg Museum, a building dedicated to the work of Johannes Gutenberg. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles to two miles over two hours, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
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 on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.
from
£1,731 per person
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
£1,731 per person
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.