On this river cruise, on board the MS SE-MANON, explore comfortably no less than four countries. From the cultural city of Basel, the voyage leads via France (Strasbourg) and Germany up to Amsterdam, the buzzing Dutch capital. The fascinating trip through the romantic Rhine valley takes you past numerous fortresses and castles, and the myth-enshrouded Loreley rock.

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Individual arrival for embarkation in Basel. Welcome on board the MS SE-MANON. Look forward to having an interesting river cruise, on which you will experience the mesmerising beauty of the Rhine.

With an over 2000-year old history, which has left its marks and is still present today, the culture city on the Rhine lives in an exciting contrast with modernity. On a city tour by coach (optional), among other sights discover Basel`s well-preserved Old Town, narrow alleys and hidden places. In the evening, your ship sets sail for Strasbourg.

Experience the French lifestyle paired with international flair in the Alsatian city: on a coach city tour/ walking tour, explore the charming city of Strasbourg with its tanners` quarter and its half-timbered houses along the Ill River. In the afternoon, relax on board and recall the moments and impressions of the journey, or take a stroll and explore the city on your own.

Already early in the morning, your ship reaches Mannheim. On a sightseeing tour by coach (optional), explore the modern and historic city centre. The telecommunication tower offers spectacular views over the city and beyond. Furthermore, in the afternoon, you have the opportunity to get to know better the marvellous university city of Heidelberg on a sightseeing tour by coach (optional). Heidelberg with the historic Neckar Bridge is certainly rightly believed to be one of Germany`s most beautiful cities. Discover the Baroque houses in the medieval Old Town. Afterwards, visit the Heidelberg castle grounds and the elegant castle gardens before returning to the ship by coach.

Rüdesheim is world-famous for its Drosselgasse Wine Alley and is among the most popular destinations on a Rhine tour. An interesting way to see the vineyards is a ride on the winegrower`s express train (optional), included is also a guided walking tour through the city and a visit to the Music Cabinet Museum.  On the tour, learn more about the history and the sights of the city. In the early evening, your ship leaves the port and passes the myth-enshrouded Lorely rock.

Today you pass the day in the elegant and liveable Düsseldorf a vibrant and buzzing city on the Rhine, From the world-famous Königsallee, affectionately called „Kö“, it is not far to the historic Old  Town. Explore on an optional city tour by coach the best bits of the North Rhine-Westphalian capital.

Around noon, you reach Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. In the afternoon, you have the possibility to participate in a canal cruise (optional).

After breakfast, embarkation and afterwards individual journey home.

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Services & information

Services
  • River Cruise with MS SE-MANON☀☀☀☀ according to itinerary

  • 7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
  • Luggage is taken on and off the ship, directly to/from your cabin
  • Full meals, 7 x breakfasts, 6 x four-course lunch, 6 x afternoon coffee/tea with pastries, 6 x four-course dinners, 7x small midnight snacks
  • house wine, beer on tap, alcohol-free beer, soft drinks, juices, coffee/tea and mineral water from 10:00am to 10:00pm
  • 1 x welcome drink
  • 1 x Gala Dinner with five-course-menu
  • Board musicians
  • SE-Tours Tour guide
Services not included

Arrival and return journey, parking fees, beverages ordered outside the established time limit (10:00 am to 10:00 pm), personal expenses, gratuities, insurances, optional excursions, Wi-Fi.

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Important Notes

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there may be restrictions on board. These are temporary, government-mandated restrictions that may vary regionally. For the safety of all persons present on board, you are obliged to wear a mouth and nose protector and to observe the rules of distance and hygiene. For this purpose, you will receive our ship-specific hygiene concept when booking/inquiring.

Travel documents: For this journey, EU-citizens need a valid passport or ID-card, which must be valid for at least 6 months after last day of travel. It is absolutely necessary that you contact us, if you have either a non-EU citizenship or a multiple citizenship, or if you have to respect special entry requirements. Voltage: 220 V AC electrical sockets. Itinerary: In principle, all itineraries and schedules may be subject to changes.  In case a route cannot be operated due to high or low water levels, the cruise company reserves the right to operate part of the route or the entire route by motor coach or to reroute the itinerary. At any time, the captain of the ship is authorised to modify the itinerary for the safety of the passengers. Clothing: smart casual. In the evening, no formal attire required. For the captain`s dinner, we suggest that women wear a pretty dress or lady`s suit, for men a suit.  Gratuities: It is customary to give the crew gratuities. Naturally, the amount is discretionary. Optional Excursions: We will be delighted to send you an order form with our range of optional excursions prior to departure. All excursions are in the German language.  Accessibility: This journey is not suitable for persons with limited mobility.

Programme subject to changes. Minimum number of participants: 125 persons (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure)

You may cancel the booking at any time. For cancellation fees, please refer to the booking conditions of SE-Tours. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven, Germany We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.

 

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