New Year on the Rhine: The romantic Rhine and its castles

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River Cruise
Embark on a magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style! You will discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Cruise on the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine River
    • Typical evening in a riverside restaurant in Rüdesheim, including a "Rüdesheimer Kaffee*"
    • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Heidelberg, true symbol of German Romanticism
    • Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
    • New Year's Eve dinner with wine and a glass of champagne
    • Speyer and its Romanesque cathedral

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style! You will discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityStrasbourg
End CityStrasbourg

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual hostess - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - excursions mentioned in the program - New Year's Eve dinner with wine - a glass of champagne - evening in a riverside restaurant in Rüdesheim - Rüdesheimer Kaffee - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Travel Map

Day 1 29 December: STRASBOURG

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. We'll start cruising towards Sankt Goar.

Day 2 30 December: ST GOAR - RÜDESHEIM

The morning will be spent cruising along the Romantic Rhine Valley. Enjoy some free time in Rüdesheim or join us on an excursion to explore the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, which houses the largest collection of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. W...

Day 2 30 December: ST GOAR - RÜDESHEIM

The morning will be spent cruising along the Romantic Rhine Valley. Enjoy some free time in Rüdesheim or join us on an excursion to explore the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, which houses the largest collection of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. W...

Day 3 31 December: MANNHEIM - Heidelberg - SPEYER

Join us on an excursion by coach to explore Heidelberg. After our tour, we'll return on board in Speyer. In the afternoon, join us for a tour of Speyer with our hostess. We'll then cruise towards Strasbourg. Tonight is our New Year's Eve dinner and evening.

Day 3 31 December: MANNHEIM - Heidelberg - SPEYER

Join us on an excursion by coach to explore Heidelberg. After our tour, we'll return on board in Speyer. In the afternoon, join us for a tour of Speyer with our hostess. We'll then cruise towards Strasbourg. Tonight is our New Year's Eve dinner and evening.

Day 4 1 January: STRASBOURG

Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,408
Price per day$352
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
Base Price
Availability
29 Dec 2025
02 Jan 2026
$1,408

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Check Current Availability, prices, specials with CroisiEurope.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses - optional additional night on board.

Accommodation

Requirements
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
Cancellation policy

Optional additional night on board. Half board including: dinner, accommodation, and breakfast.

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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