Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

Our most popular itinerary that attracts bookings before we've printed our next brochure! Its renown is no surprise since our border-hopping route wends its way through the romantic Rhine gorge of Germany, the relaxing Alsace region of France and into the northern mountain slopes of Switzerland. From our cruise ship we will see countless aristocratic castles perched on the hillsides, attractive Rhineland towns and villages with their half-timbered buildings as well as pretty river tributaries rushing to meet the mighty Rhine. After the steep vine-covered slopes of the dramatic Rhine gorge, the Rhine's waters broaden, the climate warms and the land flattens out slightly to reveal the lush Rhine Plains. Along the river's western shores lay the gently rolling hills of France's Alsace region; whilst across on the opposite eastern banks, the wooded hills of Germany's Black Forest beckon us with its enchanting scenery, proud traditions, cuckoo clocks and Black Forest cherry gateaux. Our coach excursions in Switzerland simply provide the icing on the cake to our sumptuous cruise. Having had the opportunity to view the mightiest waterfalls in central Europe, we're driven through the Jura mountains to visit the picture-postcard resort of Lucerne. Wunderbar!

Highlights:

• Executive coach travel from your selected departure point
• Return overnight ferry crossing from Hull to Rotterdam, or Zeebrugge, in a cabin with private facilities
• All meals on board the mps Lady Anne: hot and cold buffet breakfast, 3 course buffet lunch and set 4 course evening meal throughout (vegetarian options and dietary requirements can be catered for upon request)
• Early risers and mid morning tea/coffee in the lounge
• Cologne walking tour
• Visits to Andernach, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Germesheim, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Lucerne, Kehl, Mannheim, Mainz & Cologne
• Luggage handling on and off the mps Lady Anne
• Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night
• Entertainment on every night aboard the mps Lady Anne
• Commentary highlighting places of interest whilst on board the mps Lady Anne
• Accommodation type as selected
• Itinerary as described
• Services of a Cruise Director and Cruise Manager on board the mps Lady Anne
• Port taxes, road taxes and tolls