European River Cruises 2023 - 2025

Europe For further details or to book call 0800 954 0912 or visit mercuryholidays.co.uk 15 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 Gutenberg 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. Amsterdam Dusseldorf Mainz Strasbourg Breisach Basel Koblenz < <       Germany Netherlands France Switzerland Air Boat Ship information 5 H MS Symphonie - This premium ship offers 55 comfortable cabins spread over two decks, a lounge with a dance floor and a spacious sun deck. Departures & from prices 5 H Main Deck Upper Deck Oct 23 £1,699 £1,869 Apr 24 £1,899 £2,069 May 24 £2,299 £2,469 Jun, Jul & Aug 24 £2,099 £2,269 Sep & Oct 24 £2,199 £2,369 Apr 25 £1,899 £2,069 May 25 £2,299 £2,469 Jun 25 £2,099 £2,269 Jul 25 £2,099 £2,269 Aug 25 £2,099 £2,269 Sep & Oct 25 £2,199 £2,369 • Lead-in price based on 20 Oct 23 • Single supplements start from just £649 Cruising the Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam Basel 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. What you’ll see ⚫ Enjoy walking tours of Haarlem, Cologne, Mainz, Strasbourg and Basel ⚫ Explore the open-air museum of Arnhem ⚫ Wander through Mainz’s Old Town and visit the Gutenberg Museum ⚫ See the brightly painted wooden houses of Colmar ⚫ Explore Strasbourg cathedral on a guided tour What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Switzerland with British Airways ✔ Where you’ll stay 5 H MS Symphonie ✔ 20 meals ✔ 7 excursions © Peter Kosztolicz