Fully Escorted by Karen Kirby!
Book NowEnjoy a relaxing and entertaining romantic Rhine river cruise on board MS Gerard Schmitter for a memorable New Years Eve! Discover not only the legend of the famous Lorelei Rock, but also Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Heidelberg. It is not just the cruise ship that will be flowing along the Rhine but the drinks and food onboard our ship as well. The crew are waiting to welcome us onboard for this special New Year holiday.
Day 1
UK TO STRASBOURG
We depart home area and travel to Europe via Eurotunnel, arriving in Strasbourg early evening. We board our ship and have time to freshen up before our welcome cocktail reception where we are introduced to our Captain and our Chef who will inform us what delights are on our menu for tonight. Afterwards enjoy some music after dinner whilst our ship sails for Koblenz.
Day 2
KOBLENZ
We’ll cruise through the most romantic areas of the Rhine River today. We arrive in Koblenz, situated at the Deutches Eck, where the Rhine meets the Moselle and discover this wonderful city. Take a walk along the quaint lanes and atmospheric squares filled with beautiful old buildings. There are many shops to browse. Tonight will be our Gala Dinner followed by entertainment.
Day 3
KOBLENZ TO RUDESHEIM
Today we cruise to Rüdesheim and marvel at some of the Rhine Valley’s most famous landmarks including the 130m high Lorelei Rock, named after the famous Rhine siren, the legend of whom is as old as time itself. In Rüdesheim we visit the Siegfried Mechanical Music Museum, there are approximately 350 exhibits of mechanical instruments dating from the 18th to 20th century to look at. Take a walk down the famous Drösselgasse and pop into one of the many delightful shops. Tonight, we enjoy an included traditional evening in a riverside restaurant.
Day 4
RÜDESHEIM TO MANNHEIM - NEW YEAR’S EVE
Today we cruise towards Mannheim. Join us on an excursion to Heidelberg, situated in the Neckar valley. This town is the mecca of German romanticism. Browse the many beautiful shops and sample one of the Beer houses. Karen will show you the best places to visit. We return to our ship for our New Year’s Eve dinner and enjoy a full programme of evening entertainment. During the night we cruise to Strasbourg.
Day 5
MANNHEIM TO STRASBOURG TO METZ
We enjoy one last late buffet breakfast and lunch on board before we disembark at 3pm and bid farewell to our Captain and crew. We travel to our nearby overnight hotel in Metz. Time to freshen up and enjoy a drink in the bar before our evening meal.
Day 6
METZ TO UK
After breakfast we depart for home area making suitable comfort stops on route.
B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included
MS GERARD SCHMITTER ****
This fantastic 3 deck ship is one of Croisi Europes premium fleet. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy the picturesque panoramas of the Rhine. Each of the cabins are spacious and comfortable and similar in size offering panoramic views. Cabins on the Upper Deck feature French Balconies, with those on the Middle Deck and Main Deck have fixed windows. All are equipped with satellite television, radio, hairdryer and safe. There is a lift on board this ship and a varied range of entertainment including quizzes, games, music and dancing are held in the bar & lounge area which also enjoys panoramic views. Located on the middle deck, also with panoramic views is the restaurant where meals are served during our cruise. There is also a sundeck with comfortable sun loungers, the ideal place to relax and admire the many castles we will pass along the Rhine.
PRICE INCLUDES
Return Eurotunnel crossing
4 nights half board accommodation on board ship
1 night half board accommodation on return journey in Metz
Welcome cocktail reception
Captains Gala 5-coure dinner on 1 evening
Some evening entertainment
New Years Gala dinner
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar area on board ship
Tea/coffee after dinner
Coach excursions as described
Fully escorted by Karen Kirby
Please Note: Lunch is not included on Day 1 & 6
Passports are required.
Cruise itineraries & couriers are subject to change. Single Room Supplements are subject to change. A deposit of £250 per person applies. This cruise is promoted by Success Tours and cannot be booked via a Travel Agent.
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Name | Address | Times |
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Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
Galloway Pickup | Pickup tba for Galloway | View |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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