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Medieval Strasbourg- St Stephansmünster, Breisach
The Majestic Rhine: Basel to Utrecht
The Rhine and her Tributaries
from
£1,863 per person
Additional cabin discounts of up to...
- £300pp departing October 22
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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Discover the timeless attractions of the Rhine
Step aboard Spirit of the Rhine for an all-inclusive, seven night river cruise through the UNESCO-listed landscapes along the Rhine.
Spend the day in Breisach, overlooked by the 12th-century cathedral St Stephansmünster, before cruising to Kehl. From here an included excursion explores the historic canals of medieval Strasbourg.
Continue to Mannheim, where an included excursion visits the city of Heidelberg and its vast castle ruins. You’ll also visit Koblenz, set at the point where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, and Düsseldorf, where an included excursion will reveal its historic Old Town.
Spend the final day of your river cruise in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, known for its tree-shaded canals, historic bridges and world-renowned museums.
This cruise is also available with a reverse itinerary: The Majestic Rhine: Utrecht to Basel.
Television horticulturalist and journalist, Anne Swithinbank (Oct 22, 2024 departure)
Horticulturalist Anne Swithinbank’s fascination with plants and nature began at a young age and led her to study for her Kew Diploma in Horticulture. For the last 30 years she has been a regular panellist on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, and she continues to write for Amateur Gardening magazine.
Anne will give two on-board talks during October 22, 2024 departure, one talk will focus on the garden in autumn and the second will focus on garden foraging.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Depart 0000.
Travel to Basel and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2300.
Take our complimentary shuttle service into Breisach, an important medieval town of the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century. It's overlooked by a 12th-century cathedral – St Stephansmünster – set high on a hilltop above. It's also known as a 'gateway to the Black Forest' and the Alsace.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
Kehl is located on the banks of the Rhine river, directly opposite the French city of Strasbourg. The capital of Alsace, Strasbourg, features cobbled streets, medieval architecture and a Gothic cathedral with an astronomical clock.
See some of the highlights of the old quarter on an included excursion and cruise along the city’s scenic canals this morning. You may choose to spend further time exploring Strasbourg independently after your tour before taking our complimentary shuttle service back to Kehl later in the afternoon.
Arrive 0800.
This morning an included excursion visits the home of Germany's oldest university, the city of Heidelberg.
Highlights include the Old Bridge across the River Neckar and the ruined castle high above the city. Its unusual appearance is due to it having been added to through different periods of German architectural styles.
Depart Mannheim, 0300.
Scenic Cruise, Middle Rhine Gorge.
Arrive Koblenz, 1300. Depart 2200.
Cruise through the picturesque scenery of the Middle Rhine Gorge to the the city of Koblenz, which 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.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.
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). From here, it's a short distance to the Rhine embankment promenade which offers a sweeping view of Düsseldorf's skyline and the Oberkassel Rhine banks. This afternoon an included excursion reveals the highlights of Düsseldorf, including the historic Old Town.
Arrive Amsterdam, 0900. Depart 2100.
Arrive Utrecht, 0000.
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, started life as a fishing village in the 13th century. Among the most interesting sights are the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the grand 19th-century Rijksmuseum.
Tree-shaded canals, historic bridges, colourful cafes, gabled buildings and plenty of bicycles combine to create an atmosphere that is unique to this 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
- Strasbourg tour and canal cruise
- Heidelberg and castle visit
- Düsseldorf 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 alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.
from
£1,863 per person
Additional cabin discounts of up to...
- £300pp departing October 22
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
£1,863 per person
Additional cabin discounts of up to...
- £300pp departing October 22
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.