European All-Inclusive River Cruises 2020-21

Cruising the Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam 9 day All-Inclusive cruise from £1,869 • Tour Haarlem, Cologne, Mainz, Strasbourg and Basel • Explore the open-air museum of Arnhem • See the brightly painted wooden houses of Colmar Cruise Highlights • 5 H MS Douce France: Featuring 55 cabins, located on its Upper and Main Deck. On-board facilities include a lounge with a dance floor, bar and large sundeck with deckchairs. Day 1: UK to Basel Upon arrival in Basel, transfer to your ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Day 2-3: Basel to Breisach Embark on a tour of Basel and visit the Protestant Cathedral of Basler Munster. Journey to Freie Strasse. In the afternoon, visit the mighty Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle. The next day, tour Breisach, where you’ll marvel at the Romanesque St Stephansmunster Cathedral, followed by a wine tasting. A tour of Colmar is followed with a visit to the Unterlinden Museum. Day 4: Breisach to Strasbourg Arrive in Strasbourg for a guided walk through the ‘German Quarter’ and European District. Tour the cathedral before continuing on through the Petite France district. Day 5: Mainz to Koblenz Cruise up a scenic part of the Rhine to Mainz for an excursion through the city, visiting the Gutenberg Museum. Day 6: Koblenz to Dusseldorf Journey onward to Cologne for a walking tour and visit the Cathedral. Continue your tour into the old town with time at leisure. Later this evening, enjoy a gala dinner on board. Day 7-8: Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Disembark in Emmerich-am-Rhein to visit the open-air museum in nearby Arnhem. The next day, journey to Haarlem. Explore the architectural delights of the city gate of Amsterdamse Poort, the main square of Grote Markt and the Cathedral of St Bavo. Day 9: Amsterdam to the UK Disembark after breakfast for your return flight to the UK. Single supplement for this cruise starts from just £649 2020/2021 Dates Main Deck Upper Deck 27 May 20 £2,099 £2,289 16 Jun 20 £1,999 £2,199 28 Jul 20 £2,049 £2,239 29 Aug 20 £1,869 £2,049 12 Sep 20 £1,999 £2,189 11 Apr 21 £2,099 £2,289 11 & 27 May 21 £2,099 £2,289 12 & 26 Jun 21 £1,999 £2,199 28 Jul 21 £2,049 £2,239 13 Aug 21 £2,049 £2,239 29 Aug 21 £1,869 £2,049 28 Sep 21 £1,999 £2,189 12 Oct 21 £1,969 £2,149 11 Vessels Cruise Itinerary Regional flights available from Manchester £1,949* Birmingham £1,989* Newcastle £2,029* Glasgow £1,999* Edinburgh £2,039* Where there are corresponding dates, our 2021 departures are available at 2020 prices when you book by 31 st March. *Prices based on total cost of cruise For full itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/river-cruise or call us on 0800 083 9550