German Four Rivers Cruise

From Strasbourg to Luxembourg, cruise along four rivers and discover the beauty of the romantic Rhine valley, the Neckar, the Moselle and the Saar, each of which will unveil their cultural and historical treasures. Admire the landscapes this cruise has to offer and visit iconic cities such as Heidelberg, Trier and Luxembourg. Each of these cities will tell you its own story of traditions, art, architecture and history.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry sailings

1 night bed & breakfast enroute

6 nights full board

All onboard non-premium drinks

Onboard host

Onboard entertainment on select nights

Excursions to Heidelberg, Trier & Luxembourg

Free time in all ports of call

Optional excursion packages in Rudesheim, Cochem & Remich (pre-booking recommended)

Day 1

Today, we depart and head to our ferry crossing to France. After arriving on the continent, we travel to our overnight hotel.

Day 2

This morning, we travel to Strasbourg, where we enjoy free time to explore one of Europe's most beautiful cities. You'll find a unique mix of Franco-German culture and Gothic architecture. Constructed from pink sandstone, Strasbourg's magnificent cathedral towers over the city, providing spectacular views of the city below and the Black Forest. We also recommend a visit to 'Petite France', a picturesque canal district not to be missed. Late in the afternoon, we board our river cruise ship, the MS Leonardo Da Vinci. After settling into your cabins, you'll be greeted by our attentive crew and treated to a welcome cocktail before an evening of fine food and entertainment as we sail through to Mannheim.

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Day 3

Our cruise arrives in Mannheim early this morning, where we include an excursion to romantic Heidelberg. Nestled between the Neckar River and the foothills of the Odenwald Forest, this city is considered one of Germany's most beautiful, being home to a historic old town and a fifteenth-century castle that offers astounding views of the surrounding area and a giant wine barrel, known as Heidelberg Tun. After the excursion, there will be free time to explore the old town before reboarding the ship this afternoon, following which we cruise along the Neckar and Rhine Rivers towards Rüdesheim, where the famous Drosselgasse with its numerous cafés, bars, and music awaits you tonight!

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Day 4

After breakfast, enjoy free time in Rüdesheim this morning. Alternatively, why not join today's optional excursion, which includes a guided tour of the town, starting with the local vineyards on a tourist train and ending with a wine tasting? You'll also visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, housing a collection of fascinating musical instruments ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Back onboard our ship this afternoon, we travel through the beautiful Rhine Valley, where majestic castles, mysterious ruins, and vineyards dot the countryside, best known for its legendary German royalty and fabled Lorelei Rock. After reaching Koblenz, we join the Moselle River towards Cochem and enjoy another evening of fantastic food and onboard entertainment.

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Day 5

Welcome to Cochem today for some free time this morning. It is located within the romantic Moselle Valley, and few cities in Germany can match Cochem's sheer charm and beauty. Alternatively, an optional excursion will take you to Cochem's crown jewel, its spectacular twelfth-century imperial castle, which overlooks the town and the magnificent Moselle Valley below. After you visit the castle, you'll enjoy some free time in the romantic town centre before returning to our cruise ship. We spend this afternoon, we float down the river through to Trier.

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Day 6

After arriving in Trier in the small hours and following breakfast, we include a guided tour of the town's fine examples of well-preserved Roman and medieval buildings, including the amphitheatre, the imperial baths, the Roman basilica, and the Porta Nigra, one of the best-preserved Roman city gates. Afterwards, you'll enjoy free time to explore independently before rejoining our cruise ship in Saarburg. Our afternoon will be spent cruising along the Sarre and the Moselle towards Remich in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with another evening of entertainment tonight.

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Day 7

Known as the 'Pearl of the Moselle', Remich is a picturesque winemaking town, home to several miles of riverside promenades and plenty of cosy places to enjoy locally made wines. Alternatively, join an optional excursion into the Caves St Martin, where you'll discover the secrets of winemaking while strolling through these underground passages. Later this afternoon, we will include a guided walking tour of Luxembourg City to discover a unique blend of styles and cultures. Highlights include the Place des Armes, Place de la Constitutions, Corniche, the old city, Grand Ducal Palace and Place Guillaume II. Afterwards, there will be some free time before returning to our cruise for a festive gala evening on board later.

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Day 8

After breakfast, we disembark in Remich and return to our Channel ferry port, ready to return home later today.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

MS Leonardo Da Vinci

Named after one of the most famous artists in history, this cruise ship sails on the Rhine, a river with a rich cultural and natural history.

Built in 2003, the MS Leonardo Da Vinci is an intimate ship accommodating 143 passengers in 72 cabins spread over two decks. All cabins are spacious and comfortable, equipped with two beds that can be separated, a private bathroom with shower and bath products, a satellite TV, a safe, a hairdryer and a radio.

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant provides delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to enjoy the panorama. Also on the upper deck is the lounge/bar with a dance floor. The sun deck is the ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, offering comfortable sun loungers as well as a large shaded area.

Cruise Facilities

Restaurant
Lounge bar
Sundeck

Cabin Facilities

TV
Bathroom with shower and toilet
WiFi

All decks and cabins are accessed via stairs; no lift is available onboard.

Deck Plans

Sun Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA