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Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise (Germany), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 3 nights · with Riviera Travel

Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise

A three-night river cruise on the MS Riviera Resplendence from Rhine city to Rhine city via the enchanting Rhine Gorge, operated by Riviera Travel.

Duration
3 nights
Departures
5 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Cologne
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Riviera Resplendence
From
£779
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Cruising the Rhine GorgeWith castle ruins

  2. Visit to Rüdesheim's Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet

  3. Guided walking tour of Cologne and its Gothic cathedral

  4. Morning orientation walk in Koblenz

  5. Tasting local Riesling wines in Rüdesheim

About the trip

This short cruise sets off from Cologne, where boarding the MS Riviera Resplendence takes place late afternoon. The city’s central location makes it easy to slip into its rhythms before settling aboard a ship that feels more boutique hotel than vessel. Once on board, the river opens up with castles poised atop sheer cliffs of the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site defined by a tangle of medieval ruins and vineyard-clad slopes.

The journey includes a stop in Rüdesheim, a town laid out with crooked streets and timber-framed houses. Here, the option to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet offers a peek into a curious collection of antique instruments, while local wine bars provide tastes of Riesling under the shadow of Brömserburg Castle. Later, Koblenz awaits with a chance for a gentle morning walk among sculptures before the return to Cologne. The city’s Old Town offers the towering Gothic cathedral, its stained glass, and ample opportunities to try a Kolsch beer in one of the traditional brewpubs.

Throughout the cruise, the daily rhythms of the Rhine make for a thoughtful pace. The atmosphere on board reflects both warmth and the understated efficiency of the Rivieria Travel fleet, suited to travellers looking for a short break with quiet moments alongside authentic towns and landscapes.

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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 Rüdesheim
  3. 3 Koblenz

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

  3. Day 3

    Cologne

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 Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise?
Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise depart from?
Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise departs from Cologne.
Who operates Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise?
Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Riviera Resplendence.
How much does Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise cost?
Prices for Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise start from £779, 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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