8 Days Rhine River Cruise to Switzerland
Duration:
7 Nights
From €2,999pp
Dates Available 2027-2028
10% OFF ALL 2027/28 HOLIDAYS. NO EXCEPTIONS. €99 DEPOSITS
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.
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN COLOGNE
Travel to Cologne to board our ship.
DAY 2 KOBLENZ
Relax with a morning sailing. After lunch, we will enjoy a guided tour of Koblenz.
DAY 3 RHINE GORGE & RÜDESHEIM
Marvel at the dramatic sights of the Rhine Gorge, then wander charming Rüdesheim, a classic Rhine wine village.
DAY 4 SPEYER
Berth in Speyer after a leisurely morning sailing to see the breathtaking Imperial Cathedral.
DAY 5 STRASBOURG
Cruise to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of its old town this afternoon.
DAY 6 BREISACH & BLACK FOREST OR ALSACE WINE ROUTE
Explore the ancient town of Breisach. Later, drive through the Black Forest to Freiburg or along the Alsace wine route.
DAY 7 LUCERNE & BERNESE OBERLAND
Take the short drive to Lucerne for some time to explore, before continuing to Bernese Oberland for a scenic rail journey.
DAY 8 RETURN HOME
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
MS Riviera Resplendence
MS George Eliot
MS Emily Bronte
MS Oscar Wilde
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. 
Prices are based on the 5 May 2027 on MS George Eliot
- Free all-inclusive drinks package
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship
- Return flights & transfers
- 10 included experiences
- Full board*
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
- All port charges
- All additional taxes
- Checked luggage
*except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion
Prices are based on 2 people sharing*
Prices are correct as of 10/04/2026. Subject to availability & change*









