New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine - AMADEUS Riva (Cologne - Cologne)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day New Year's cruise, starting from the historic city of Cologne and ending in the picturesque Basel. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural exploration and relaxation, with visits to charming Rhine towns, the French Alsace region, and the Swiss city of Basel. Enjoy sightseeing walks, museum visits, and city tours, all while cruising along the serene Rhine River. Your floating premium hotel provides luxurious accommodation, exquisite meals, and a range of onboard activities. Ring in the New Year in style with an elegant dinner and champagne toast. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and celebration.
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
Amadeus Riva
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. As the evening unfolds, savor a diverse Welcome Dinner prepared by our chef as we set sail for Rüdesheim.
Day 2 – Day 2: Rüdesheim to Mainz
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- Gutenberg Museum
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Explore the charming town of Rüdesheim with a morning sightseeing walk. As we continue our journey, marvel at the legendary Lorelei statue before reaching the cultural city of Mainz. End your day with a leisurely stroll and a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. As night falls, we depart from Mainz.
Day 3 – Day 3: Strasbourg
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Arrive in the French Alsace region at lunchtime, where we dock in the beautiful city of Strasbourg. Explore the picturesque old town on a city sightseeing trip. As the evening approaches, we set sail towards Switzerland.
Day 4 – Day 4: Basel
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Welcome the Old Year's Day in Basel, the third-largest city in Switzerland. Join us for a morning city sightseeing tour to explore its beautiful sights. In the evening, celebrate the New Year with an elegant dinner and a champagne toast at midnight.
Day 5 – Day 5: Relaxing on board
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Spend the New Year's Day relaxing on board your 5-star luxury ship. Recover from the previous night's celebrations and enjoy the serene atmosphere in the Panorama Bar or the AMADEUS Club while we sail downriver from Basel.
Day 6 – Day 6: Speyer to Mannheim and Heidelberg
- Speyer
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Wake up in the historic city of Speyer. After a morning sightseeing walk, we set sail for Mannheim. After lunch, take a detour to the nearby city of Heidelberg, famous for its castle and historic old town. As midnight approaches, we depart for Oberwesel.
Day 7 – Day 7: Oberwesel to Koblenz
- Cologne
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Start your day in Oberwesel, known for its many towers. After a morning sightseeing walk, we pass the imposing Lorelei Rock again and reach Koblenz. Explore the beautiful old town during an afternoon guided walking tour. In the evening, join the captain for an elegant Gala Dinner on board as we sail to Cologne.
Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell in Cologne
- Cologne - Departure day
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The final day of your journey has arrived. After a generous breakfast, it's time to disembark and bid farewell to your floating hotel. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure.
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