Leger Holidays
Mighty Rhine to Switzerland by Rail
8 daysfrom $2,750
Vacations By Rail · Escorted rail & river cruise
New Year on the Rhine: Mainz, Basel & Rüdesheim
See in the New Year aboard a scenic Rhine cruise, exploring picturesque towns, historic cities and the stunning river landscapes of the Rhine Gorge.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Ship
Travelling to Cologne where we board our luxurious ship
Eurostar from London St Pancras via Brussels to Cologne to board the MS Amadeus Amara, with a welcome cocktail and first dinner onboard as the ship sets sail for Mainz.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Ship
Guided tour of Mainz and afternoon brewery visit
Walking tour of Mainz including the Gutenberg Museum, followed by a brewery tour and tasting.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Ship
A day taking in the sights of Strasbourg
Guided tour of Strasbourg's cathedral and Place Kleber, with free time to explore Petite France and Parc de l'Orangerie.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Ship
Morning sightseeing and New Year celebrations in Basel
Guided tour of Basel's Old Town, Town Hall and Basel Minster, followed by a New Year's Eve gala dinner and celebrations onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
New Year's cruise along the breathtaking Rhine
A relaxing full day cruising the Rhine, with onboard festive activities including a gingerbread-making session and traditional afternoon tea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
The historic cities of Speyer and Heidelberg
Free time in Speyer, then a guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and the Karl Theodor Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Rudesheim and sailing the picturesque Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
Free time in the wine-making town of Rudesheim, then sailing through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge past the Lorelei Rock to Koblenz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Disembark in Cologne, continue by rail to Brussels and Eurostar to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Amara
- Five-Star service onboard from our English-speaking crew
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- 1st & Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- A superb choice of excursions
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