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Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise (Germany), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise

A week-long river cruise aboard MS Oscar Wilde sailing round-trip from Cologne, visiting German towns along the Rhine and touching French Alsace for a blend of castles, cathedrals and medieval streets with Riviera Travel.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Cologne
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Oscar Wilde
From
£1,619
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Cruising through the narrow Rhine GorgeWith castle ruins

  2. Guided tours of medieval towns Koblenz and Boppard

  3. Visit to HeidelbergWith its intact old town and castle

  4. Exploration of Strasbourg's Petite France and Gothic cathedral

  5. Optional cable car ride over Rüdesheim vineyards

About the trip

This seven-night cruise on Riviera Travel's MS Oscar Wilde takes a leisurely circuit from Cologne down the Rhine through the Rhine Gorge, known for its steep valley walls and castle ruins, to the university town of Heidelberg, and on to Strasbourg and Colmar in France's Alsace region. The route blends lively river ports with notable architectural treasures and scenic vineyards.

Days aboard offer quiet vistas from the sun deck as the ship slips past the vine-covered hills and the narrow bends of the Rhine, while guided tours explore medieval old towns such as Boppard and Koblenz, the latter situated where the Rhine meets the Moselle. Strasbourg's Petite France quarter and its timbered houses, alongside the vast Cologne Cathedral with its centuries-long construction, offer a noteworthy contrast of German and French heritage.

Guests can choose options like cable car rides above Rüdesheim's vineyards or visits to local museums. Evenings occasionally feature live folk music or a chef's special dinner. The pace balances free time with guided exploration, concluding back in Cologne after this comfortable loop along one of Europe's most storied rivers.

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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 Heidelberg
  4. 4 Strasbourg
  5. 5 Colmar

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

  3. Day 3

    Boppard

  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge

  5. Day 5

    Mainz

  6. Day 6

    Heidelberg

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, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise?
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise depart from?
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise departs from Cologne.
Who operates Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise?
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Oscar Wilde.
How much does Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise cost?
Prices for Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise start from £1,619, 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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