YOUR TOUR at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director

RIVER CRUISE SHIP

7 nights onboard Nicko CruisesMS Rhein Symphonie

20 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L),

7 dinners (D)

UNLIMITED DRINKS

Unlimited drinks package includes selected house wines and beers, cocktails, bottled water for the cabin/ excursions, selected coffees, hot chocolate and tea

LOCAL FLAVORS

Meals onboard are inspired by local cuisine from the ports you visit on tour

ESSENTIALS

All gratuities and Wi-Fi & port fees

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Cruise through the World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine Valley to the most beautiful corner of Germany l Visit to Adernach Geyser l City tours of Strasbourg and Koblenz l Visit to the impressive Heidelburg Castle

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Tour of Mainz l Sightseeing tour of Speyer, one of Germany's oldest cities

Your itinerary

DAY 1 COLOGNE

Make your own way to Cologne where you will join your Nicko Cruises ship. After time to settle into your cabin, meet your traveling companions over a welcome drink prior to dinner onboard this evening.

(D)

DAY 2 ANDERNACH

Awake this morning in Andernach, one of Germany's oldest towns. Take a tour to the Andernach Geyser, possibly the world's highest cold water Geyser reaching around 60 meters. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 MAINZ

Discover Mainz at your leisure this morning. Alternatively, you can take the optional tour that explores this wonderful Rhine city. After lunch on board, the cruise will continue and pass by the famous Loreley Rock, where legend tells the story of the beautiful and melancholic siren whose song enchanted passing sailors. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 GERMERSHEIM

Enjoy free time to explore Germersheim. Alternatively, take the optional sightseeing tour to Speyer, one of Germany's oldest city. Return to the cruise and enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing onboard. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 STRASBOURG

YOUR RIVER CRUISE SHIP

NICKO CRUISES - MS RHEIN SYMPHONIE

The large panoramic windows of the Rhein Symphonie makes it perfect for enjoying the views of 'Father Rhine'. The vast sun deck is perfect for relaxing and taking in the panorama before heading down for a drink in the light and airy salon and bar. The large restaurant serves a range of international and regional specialities. Cabin upgrades are available - please call and speak to one of our Advisors.

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Enjoy a tour of Strasbourg, the border town along the Rhine, visit the historical center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the picturesque quarter where tanners once dried leather and furs in the open lofts of the wellpreserved, half-timbered houses. Continue by coach and pass the Rhine Palace, National Library and the Opera House. A guided walking tour through the fascinating narrow streets of 'Petit France' follows - see the historic guesthouses, delicatessens and elegant boutiques before arriving at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, where the astronomical clock chimes on the hour, bringing the different figures to life.

(B,L,D)

DAY 6 MANNHEIM

Awake this morning in Mannheim. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers, the Mannheim Baroque Palace is worth a visit and it has lovely shops and parks to explore. A sightseeing tour to Heidelberg, nestled between the Neckar River and the foothills of the Odenwald forest is included today. The castle, residence of the Palatine Counts who ruled the Palatinate of the Rhine for over 400 years, rivalled the splendor of the imperial courts of Vienna and Prague. Return to the cruise and enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing onboard. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 KOBLENZ

Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising to Koblenz and take a tour of the city. Since the 10th century, the cityscape has been characterised by the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the equestrian monument to Emperor Wilhelm I. Enjoy breathtaking views of the 'Deutsches Eck' (German Corner) on a cable car ride up to the fortress, followed by a guided walking tour through the city center. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 COLOGNE

After breakfast onboard, it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your cruise comes to an end. (B)