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North Europe
Classic
Edition 2026
Book

The Rhine as a Legacy: Art, History and Heritage. Discovering Europe's Geniuses and Masterpieces (port-to-port cruise)

Cruise

BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOENIGSWINTER - BONN - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM

Embark on a unique cruise along the Rhine. From iconic cities to fascinating museums, this journey invites you to explore the art, history, and architecture that have shaped the region. Each stop offers the opportunity to discover masterpieces, stroll through historic sites, and immerse yourself in Europe’s cultural heritage. Between guided tours and lectures, you will enjoy a rich and immersive itinerary. Eight days of discovery await you, blending curiosity, knowledge, and wonder as you travel along the river. A cultural adventure where every panorama and every monument tells its own story.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • A unique cruise at the heart of Rhine history and heritage
  • Onboard lectures


  • MUST-SEES:
    • The Rijksmuseum, an immersion into the Dutch Golden Age with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals
    • Cologne Cathedral, an iconic Gothic masterpiece with its monumental façade
    • Beethoven Museum in Bonn, a deep dive into the life and works of the famous composer
    • Drachenburg Castle, a symbol of Romanticism
    • Strasbourg Historical Museum and Cathedral, explore the city’s evolution from the Middle Ages to modern times
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included
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Dive into railway history and its legendary locomotives at the Cité du Train in Mulhouse

Route

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BASEL

Embarkation.

Crew introduction and welcome cocktail.

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D1
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BASEL - BREISACH

Morning: Sailing towards Vieux-Brisach.

Onboard lecture: The Rhine and the Black Forest: Between Nature, History and Legends.

Optional excursion: Visit the Cité du Train in Mulhouse.

Return to Vieux-Brisach.

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D2
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BREISACH - STRASBOURG

Morning: Sailing towards Strasbourg, arriving at the end of the morning.

Activity: Demonstration of Black Forest cake preparation.

Afternoon optional excursion: Strasbourg – the Historical Museum and the Cathedral.

Return to the ship.

Overnight sailing: towards Mainz.

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D3
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MAINZ - COBLENZ

Early morning arrival: Mainz.

Morning optional excursion: Guided visit of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum(2).

Afternoon: Sailing towards Koblenz.

Onboard lecture: Beethoven, the Dutch Masters, and Gutenberg: three geniuses who changed Europe.

Overnight stop: Koblenz.

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D4
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COBLENZ - KOENIGSWINTER - BONN

Morning: Sailing towards Koenigswinter.

Onboard lecture: The Castles of the Rhine, an Open-Air Heritage.

Afternoon optional excursion: Drachenburg Castle.

Sailing towards Bonn.

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D5
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BONN - COLOGNE

Morning optional excursion: Guided visit of the Beethoven Museum.

Return to the ship and sailing towards Cologne.

Afternoon optional excursion: Visit of Cologne’s Gothic Cathedral(3).

Overnight sailing: towards Amsterdam.

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D6
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AMSTERDAM or surroundings(4)

Morning sailing: towards Amsterdam, arrival in early afternoon.

Onboard lecture: The Dutch Golden Age: art, trade and innovation.

Afternoon optional excursion: Audio-guided visit of the Rijksmuseum and canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Gala evening.

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D7
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AMSTERDAM or surroundings(4)

Disembarkation.

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D8

Dates & Prices

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Classic
Edition 2026
Full dates
START IN 2026
Without transport
2026-10-31
2026-11-07
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2026-11-07
2026-11-14
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
  • 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
  • Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

(1) Optional excursions (available only by pre-booking).

(2) The Gutenberg Museum is closed on Mondays.

(3) Subject to religious services.

(4) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly change the berthing locations of cruise ships. In such cases, an alternative will be arranged as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.

Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.

Valid information for year 2026