Hospitor : Rhine Reflections: A Luxurious Cruise from Switzerland to Amsterdam

BASEL - Day 01

Embarkation and dinner on board:

We’ll welcome you aboard the MS Crucevita in Basel. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. However, if you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at the reception and take the opportunity to explore the city at your leisure. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner. We´ll spend the night in Basel. 

TEHRAN - Day 02

Cruise with full board included:

In the morning, we’ll visit Basel, the oldest university city in Switzerland. Key landmarks include the Market Square with its lavishly decorated red sandstone Town Hall and the city’s cathedral, a stunning example of late Romanesque and Gothic architecture. In the mid-afternoon, we’ll set sail toward Strasbourg, cruising through the night.

STRASBOURG - Day 03

Cruise with full board included:

We’ll enjoy the charm of Strasbourg, the capital of French Alsace and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, nestled in a region of splendid landscapes. In the morning, we’ll take a tour of the city, starting with a panoramic drive and continuing on foot through its historic center to explore its most significant landmarks. After lunch, you’ll have free time, or you may choose to delve deeper into the heart of French Alsace with a visit to one of its most iconic villages, Colmar. We’ll sail through the night.

STRASBOURG - Day 04

Cruise with full board included:

We’ll wake up in Mannheim, the university city at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers, where Karl Drais built the first two-wheeled vehicle in 1817 and Carl Benz’s first automobile rolled through its streets in 1886. After a panoramic tour of the city, you’ll have free time or the option to visit Heidelberg and its famous castle. By mid-afternoon, we’ll depart for Mainz, a city we’ll explore in the evening. We´ll spend the night in Mainz.

MAINZ - Day 05

Cruise with full board included:

In the morning, we’ll visit the charming village of Rüdesheim. After lunch, we’ll resume cruising along the most picturesque section of the Rhine, the Romantic Rhine, a 65-kilometer stretch recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breathtaking scenery and historical significance.

Upon arrival in Koblenz, a major city located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, we’ll take a guided tour. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own. Following dinner, we’ll set sail for Cologne, gliding through the night along the Rhine.

KOBLENZ - Day 06

Cruise with full board included:

Cologne is one of the most remarkable cities in Germany. The city’s cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese, while its university is among the oldest in Europe. During our visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and monuments. After lunch, we’ll resume our journey, sailing into Dutch waters.

COLOGNE - Day 07

Cruise with full board included:

By mid-morning, we’ll arrive in Amsterdam, one of the most vibrant and unique cities in Europe. This city, known as the "Venice of the North" for its numerous bridges and canals, offers you the chance to explore its charming streets during the tour we’ve arranged. Enjoy free time afterward and an overnight stay in Amsterdam.

AMSTERDAM - Day 08

Breakfast & disembarkation:

Disembarkation is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Guests must vacate their cabins but may leave their luggage on board and enjoy the common areas or head out to explore the city before their departure.