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New Year in the Romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise)

5 days

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Start and end in Strasbourg

4.3 (487 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail with captain and crew
- Dinner onboard
Day 2
Koblenz
Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine River
- Koblenz city discovery
- Gala dinner
Landmarks
Koblenz
Day 3
Koblenz - Rüdesheim
Koblenz - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional evening in a riverside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Rüdesheim
- Evening in a riverside restaurant in Rüdesheim
- Rüdesheimer Kaffee
Optional Activities
- Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments tour
Landmarks
Rüdesheim
Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
Day 4
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Meals
Dinner (New Year's Eve dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle exterior (optional excursion - must be booked)
- Visit to Palatinate Garden (Hortus Palatinus) - optional excursion
- Guided visit of old town Heidelberg - optional excursion
- View Church of the Holy Spirit exterior - optional excursion
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Heidelberg from Mannheim by coach
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Palatinate Garden (Hortus Palatinus)
Church of the Holy Spirit
Day 5
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Brunch
Included Activities
- Brunch onboard

Landmarks
Koblenz

Landmarks
Rüdesheim
Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Palatinate Garden (Hortus Palatinus)
Church of the Holy Spirit

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Additional Services
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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.3 (487 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 92%
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Gerard Schmitter
A truly astounding ship is MS Gerard Schmitter. Built in 2012, this is a relatively new asset to CroisiEurope’s fleet and it is als… Read more
Built
2012
Guests
174
Length
110m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
87
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Michael5.0•May 2026
We loved our Rhine river cruise . The weather was perfect and the French cuisine delicious. We enjoyed our chance to...
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Stephen4.0•November 2025
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
Alison5.0•September 2026
We loved our Croise river cruise from Lyon to Arles and return. Great day tour options. Comfortable relaxing...
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