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Rhine Cruise to Switzerland (Germany), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

A week-long cruise along the Rhine aboard Riviera Travel's MS Emily Brontë, featuring historic towns, river gorges, and Alpine scenery with a steady, paced itinerary.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
5 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Cologne
Ends in Koblenz
Ship
MS Emily Brontë
From
£2,229
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Rhine Gorge with steep vineyards and ruined castles

  2. Historic old towns of Koblenz and Strasbourg

  3. Scenic excursions to Black Forest and Alsace wine route

  4. Visit to Lucerne and Bernese Oberland mountain railway

  5. Traditional Rhenish folk music and chef’s dinner on board

About the trip

This seven-night cruise aboard the MS Emily Brontë unfolds from Cologne to Koblenz, tracing the Rhine's route through cities and landscapes steeped in history and natural drama. After setting sail from Cologne, the voyage passes through the wooded hills of the Siebengebirge and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle in Koblenz, where medieval squares and churches line the riverbanks.

Sailing upstream, the route takes in the steep vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine Gorge before reaching Rüdesheim with its half-timbered houses and the mechanical music museum. Crossing into France, Strasbourg offers timber-framed streets and a Gothic cathedral, followed by visits to the fortified town of Breisach and optional excursions into the Black Forest or along the Alsace wine route.

The journey concludes with a visit to Switzerland’s Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland mountains, punctuated by a scenic rail ride. Riviera Travel's floating hotel provides a steady pace to take in the surroundings, whether it’s the calm locks or the cloud-shadowed Alpine peaks without any rush to press on.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Cologne
  2. 2 Koblenz
  3. 3 Rüdesheim
  4. 4 Speyer
  5. 5 Strasbourg
  6. 6 Breisach
  7. 7 Lucerne
  8. 8 Basel

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

  3. Day 3

    Rhine Gorge

  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

  5. Day 5

    Speyer

  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Cologne
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Rhine Cruise to Switzerland?
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Rhine Cruise to Switzerland depart from?
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland departs from Cologne and returns to Koblenz.
Who operates Rhine Cruise to Switzerland?
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Emily Brontë.
How much does Rhine Cruise to Switzerland cost?
Prices for Rhine Cruise to Switzerland start from £2,229, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Germany? Our Germany guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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