Escorted Tours 2022-23

Europe River Cruise Amsterdam Dusseldorf Mainz Strasbourg Breisach Basel Koblenz < <       Germany Netherlands France Switzerland Air Boat Basel Day 1: UK to Basel D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Day 2: Basel to Breisach B/L/D Spend a morning at leisure in Breisach, giving you the chance to visit the Romanesque St Stephansmunster Cathedral which overlooks the town. An afternoon tour carries you to Colmar where you’ll soak in the pastel-coloured houses and winding canals of the neighbourhood of ‘Little Venice’. Travel onward to the Unterlinden Museum for a tour of its vast collection of artwork. Day 3: Breisach to Strasbourg B/L/D After a morning of cruising, you will arrive in Strasbourg to explore the medieval remnants of this French city. Walk through diverse districts, including the ‘German Quarter’ and European District which house the Palace of Europe and the European parliament building, providing a fascinating juxtaposition to the city’s more historic sights. Take a guided tour of the cathedral before continuing on through the UNESCO-listed Petite France district. Later this evening, enjoy an evening of entertainment onboard. Day 4: Mainz to Koblenz B/L/D Today you will meander down the most scenic stretch of the Rhine. On arrival in Mainz, take a guided tour of the city and uncover its colourful history which dates back to Roman times. Be captivated by the Romanesque Cathedral as you explore its grand interior. Wander through the vibrant streets of the Old Town, stopping at the Guttenberg Museum. Day 5: Koblenz to Dusseldorf B/L/D Journey onward to Cologne where you’ll set out on a walking tour of this bustling commercial and industrial city. Travel into the heart of the city and marvel at the grand facade of the towering Cologne Cathedral. Continue your tour into the old town with time at leisure to explore. Later this evening, enjoy a gala dinner on board. Day 6: Dusseldorf to Amsterdam B/L/D Disembark in Emmerich-am-Rhein to visit the open-air museum in nearby Arnhem. Return to your ship for an evening of entertainment. Day 7: Amsterdam B/L/D This morning, take a coach journey to Haarlem, the ‘City of Flowers’ which is renowned as the country’s vibrant tulip-growing centre. Explore the architectural delights of the city gate of Amsterdamse Poort, the main square of Gote Markt and the immense Gothic structure of the Cathedral of St Bavo, with time at leisure to take in more of the city sights before returning to your vessel. Day 8: Amsterdam to the UK B After breakfast, disembark and transfer for your return flight to the UK. Cruising the Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam Journey through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland as you follow the mighty Rhine. Travel between vastly different riverside settlements, exploring the tulip-growing town of Haarlem, Cologne’s atmospheric old town and the roaring cascade of the Rhine Falls. River Cruise Cruise includes • All meals and drinks daily • 5 H MS Symphonie: This premium ship offers 55 comfortable cabins spread over two decks, a lounge with dance floor and spacious sun deck. • Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways Cruise highlights ✔ Visit four countries in one cruise ✔ Enjoy walking tours of Haarlem, Cologne, Mainz, Strasbourg and Basel ✔ Explore the open-air museum of Arnhem ✔ See the brightly painted wooden houses of Colmar Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £629 5 H MS Symphonie Departures & from prices 5 H Main Deck Upper Deck 5 Jun 22 £1,919 £2,089 2 Jul 22 £1,799 £1,969 16 Jul 22 £1,969 £2,139 30 Jul 22 £2,029 £2,199 13 & 27 Aug 22 £1,849 £2,019 10 & 24 Sep 22 £1,849 £2,019 24 Apr 23 £1,699 £1,869 8 May 23 £2,049 £2,219 4 Jun 23 £1,979 £2,149 1 Jul 23 £1,899 £2,069 15 Jul & 12 Aug 23 £1,989 £2,159 26 Aug 23 £1,799 £1,969 9 & 23 Sep 23 £1,949 £2,119 20 Oct 23 £1,599 £1,769 More dates available on our website 158 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details