New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine - AMADEUS Imperial (Cologne - Cologne)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day New Year's cruise, starting in the historic city of Cologne and ending in the picturesque town of Basel. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural exploration and leisurely cruising, with stops in charming Rhine towns, the cultural town of Mainz, the French Alsace region, and the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Speyer. Experience the magic of the New Year on board a luxurious 5-star ship, complete with a special New Year's dinner and champagne toast at midnight. From sightseeing walks to museum visits, this tour offers a variety of activities to suit every traveler's taste.
Included
Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board
Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Cruise ship
Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant)
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Map
Attractions
Gutenberg MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Cologne to Rüdesheim
- Cologne - Arrival day
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Begin your New Year's cruise in the historic city of Cologne. After settling into your floating premium hotel, join the cruise director for a welcome cocktail on board. As the evening unfolds, enjoy a special welcome dinner prepared by our chef as we set sail for Rüdesheim.
Day 2 – Day 2: Rüdesheim to Mainz
- Mainz
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- Loreley-linie port
- Gutenberg Museum
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Start your day with a morning sightseeing walk in the charming town of Rüdesheim. As we continue our journey, marvel at the myth-enshrouded Lorelei statue before reaching the cultural town of Mainz. Here, enjoy a leisurely stroll and a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. As the evening falls, we depart from Mainz.
Day 3 – Day 3: Mainz to Strasbourg and Switzerland
- Strasbourg
- Mainz
- Obwalden
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Arrive in the French Alsace region at lunchtime, where we dock in the picturesque city of Strasbourg. Explore the old town on an extended city sightseeing trip, taking in the most beautiful sights of Strasbourg. In the early evening, we continue our journey upriver towards Switzerland.
Day 4 – Day 4: Strasbourg to Basel
- Basel
- Strasbourg
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On Old Year's Day, we arrive in Basel, the third-largest city in Switzerland. Join us for a morning city sightseeing tour to explore the city's most beautiful sights. As the day ends, we celebrate the New Year on board with an elegant dinner and a champagne toast at midnight.
Day 5 – Day 5: Relaxing on Board
- Basel
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Spend New Year's Day relaxing on board your 5-star luxury ship. Recover from last night's celebrations as we leave Basel and travel downriver. Enjoy culinary delights and the restful atmosphere in the Panorama Bar or the AMADEUS Club, while admiring the passing wintery riverscapes.
Day 6 – Day 6: Basel to Speyer, Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Oberwesel
- Speyer
- Mannheim
- Basel
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During the night, we dock in the historic city of Speyer. Explore the city with a morning sightseeing walk before we travel to Mannheim. After lunch, take a detour to the nearby city of Heidelberg, known for its castle and historic old town. At midnight, we depart for Oberwesel.
Day 7 – Day 7: Oberwesel to Koblenz and Cologne
- Cologne
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- Loreley-linie port
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Before breakfast, explore the town of Oberwesel, known for its many towers, with a morning sightseeing walk. As we continue our journey, we pass the imposing Lorelei Rock for the second time. After lunch, we reach Koblenz, where you can explore the beautiful old town with a guided walking tour. In the evening, join the captain for an elegant Gala Dinner on board as we sail towards Cologne.
Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell in Cologne
- Cologne - Departure day
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The end of your journey has arrived. After a generous breakfast, disembark from your floating hotel in Cologne. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable journey.
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