8 Days Rhine Cruise to Switzerland River Cruise

Five-Star River Cruising 

Experience the elegance of five-star river cruising, where exceptional comfort, thoughtful design and outstanding service come together to create a truly memorable journey. Step aboard a beautifully appointed river cruise ship, featuring spacious suites, stylish interiors and inviting lounges where you can relax and watch the scenery unfold. Enjoy exquisite dining inspired by European cuisine, attentive service from a dedicated crew and a welcoming atmosphere designed to make every moment on board special. With carefully considered details, comfortable surroundings and ever changing views just beyond your window, river cruising offers a wonderful way to discover Europe’s most captivating destinations in style.

Glide past the pretty towns along the Rhine River, experience the Rhine Gorge, explore Alsace’s Strasbourg, see the Black Forest and the breathtaking Alpine scenery on a mountain rail journey into the Bernese Oberland.

On our journey through the Rhine valley, we visit historic Koblenz where we have time to explore the old town at the confluence of both the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Next, we continue through the Rhine Gorge where the valley walls tower above our heads and onto Rüdesheim, where we enjoy another evening complemented with an excellent dinner on board. Our cruise continues south, stopping in medieval Speyer with its stunning Romanesque Basilica that dominates this pretty town. The next day we arrive at the city of Strasbourg where you enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Continuing, we drive through the typical rolling tree-clad massif of the Black Forest onto the charming town of Freiburg. Our final destination is Basel, from where we venture to stunning Lucerne and into the Bernese Oberland for unforgettable mountain vistas.

This Swiss river cruise is ideal for travellers looking for a relaxing way to see stunning alpine views and visit historic European towns.

Highlights

• Marvel at the sights along the Rhine River, including passage through the Rhine Gorge and the river bend outside of Boppard.
• Visit six historic towns and cities, including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Breisach and Lucerne.
• Drive through the folkloric scenery of Black Forest on a visit to the old town of Freiburg.
• See stunning mountain vistas on a railway journey up the Bernese Oberland Mountain range.
• Enjoy a live violin soloist and a folk music performance on board the luxury ship.

Was €2,439 Now €1,951pp