The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main (port-to-port cruise)

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Strasbourg by night</li>
	<li>Frankfurt Mainhattan and the Main tower</li>
	<li>Panoramic hiking in Cochem</li>
	<li>Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim</li>
	<li>Heidelberg and its castle (outdoor) 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

We&#39;ll depart on foot for a walk along the Moselle before crossing the bridge leading to the old town of Cochem. You&#39;ll get to admire the picturesque streets lined with half-timbered houses, St Martin&#39;s Church, the Capuchin Monastery and Church and the marketplace. Our path will then lead us outside the town through a wild natural reserve all the way to Cochem Castle (Reichsburg) which overlooks the whole town. From there, we&#39;ll encounter gorgeous views over Cochem and the Moselle. We&#39;ll pass by the &quot;Tummelchen&quot; area, offering a view on the castle, before returning to our ship via the upper part of town.&nbsp;

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Panoramic hiking in Cochem

Frankfurt is the largest financial center in continental Europe, earning it the nickname &quot;Mainhatten.&quot; During a panoramic tour of the city, you&#39;ll be able to admire the huge skyscrapers housing the headquarters of many international banks which create the city&#39;s famous skyline. We&#39;ll ascend the Main Tower, the most well-known skyscraper in the city, built entirely with a blue glass exterior. From over 656 feet up, you&#39;ll be able to take in the glorious views of the city spread out below.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Frankfurt - &quot;Mainhattan&quot; and the Main Tower

Departure for the visit of Heidelberg. This cosmopolitan, friendly, and vibrant city is made up of 15 distinct neighborhoods and is particularly attractive to families, students, business people, and researchers. Its high quality of life comes through to visitors, who feel genuinely at home here. We&#39;ll begin with a visit to the outside of Heidelberg Castle, where you&#39;ll be able to see the Renaissance ruins and parts of its restoration. The castle has a history that is almost as old as the city itself. From either the Great Terrace or the gardens, enjoy an amazing view over Heidelberg, the Neckar River, and the valley. Don&#39;t miss seeing the Heidelberg Tun. Built in 1751 by Prince Elector Karl Theodor, it housed the wine paid as taxes by the wine growers in the region. Legend has it that the permanently intoxicated court jester who guarded the cask, Perkeo, died after mistakenly drinking a simple glass of water. You can also enjoy a stroll through the castle gardens, once considered a masterpiece of their time. Built upon several terraces, they were made up of many flower beds, mazes, sculptures, heated greenhouse with orange trees, large ponds, waterfalls, and a man-made grotto. We&#39;ll then head for the Neckarm&uuml;nzplatz, on the banks of the Necker River, and continue with a guided tour of the old city. We&#39;ll pass by the Church of the Holy Spirit, the most famous church in Heidelberg, whose steeple dominates the town. And then you can take advantage of some free time to wander through the streets and shops before returning on board.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>Depending on the cruise, departure and/or return on board in Mannheim</li><li>The access to the castle needs climbing up a 300m gradient.</li><li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li></ul>

Guided tour of Heidelberg and its castle (outdoor)

We&#39;ll go to the center of R&uuml;desheim to catch a gondola lift to the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument built in the 19th century to commemorate the first unification of Germany. From there, you&#39;ll have a great view of the small city, the vineyards and the Rhine. We&#39;ll hike through the vineyards to the Abbey of St. Hildegard, built in the early 20th century. You&#39;ll have some free time to explore the abbey before we return to the ship through the vineyards once more.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.</li>
	<li>8km-hike with a 300m elevation gain.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
</ul>

Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim

Boarding a glass-covered boat, our tour will take us to the Petite France District. This is a famous quarter beloved by its citizens thanks to its canals, charming colorful half-timbered houses and its narrow alleyways. We will glide past the Tanners Quarter, the Covered Bridges (Ponts Couverts) and the Panoramic Terrace on the Vauban Dam. The cruise continues through the German Quarter. Following the French defeat in 1870, Germany planned to make Strasbourg the capital of the Reichsland or Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine. This district, referred to as the &quot;new town&quot;, represented a new form of urban planning, featuring wide roads, monumental administrative and cultural buildings, and luxurious private homes. Landscaping also played a key role in this impressive urban planning scheme. Then, we&#39;ll get a chance to admire the link between Strasbourg and Europe through the European Parliament Building, completed in 1999, which was designed to host monthly sessions of the European Parliament. The architecture of the building is based on a combination of circles and ellipses, with the building laid out and organized into several clearly identified areas. Finally, we&#39;ll see the Human Rights Building where the European Court of Human Rights is located.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>Mind the gap when boarding the river boat.</li><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li><li>Excursion subject to availability and only on pre-booking before departure.</li><li>INCLUDED in the GSB cruise.</li></ul>

Strasbourg by night

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DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Strasbourg by night Frankfurt Mainhattan and the Main tower Panoramic hiking in Cochem Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim Heidelberg and its castle (outdoor)

DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

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The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main (port-to-port cruise)

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