Brittany and Normandy, Romantic Rhine and Alsace - Crucevita (2025)

Jour 2

We’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. Later, we’ll transfer to the charming Montmartre district, renowned for its street artists and quaint restaurants, where you can enjoy lunch. Afterward, we’ll head back to the hotel, stopping at the Louvre for those who wish to stay in the city center. We suggest visiting the museum. You’ll have free time in the afternoon. In the evening, you can attend an optional variety show.

Jour 4

Early departure from Paris. We’ll travel towards Normandy, making a stop in Giverny to visit Monet’s House and its impressive gardens (admission included); we’ll learn about impressionist art, a movement centered in Normandy. The journey will continue to Rouen, Normandy’s capital with its medieval streets and cathedral. Here we’ll have time for a stroll and lunch. We’ll continue to Arromanches, where the beaches serve as a poignant reminder of the World War II landings in France. Our final destination is Caen, where we’ll enjoy some leisure time in the central district.Note: From November to April, Monet´s house is closed to visitors, so there will be no stop at Giverny.

Jour 6

Viajamos hacia la región productora del Champagne. Entre bonitos pueblos y viñedos llegamos a EPERNAY donde visitamos una bodega de Champagne. Tras ello, seguimos ruta hacia Bélgica. Parada en BOUILLON, pintoresca ciudad de Bélgica donde destaca el inmenso Castillo de Godofredo de Bouillon. Continuación hacia LUXEMBURGO. Tiempo libre en esta capital Europea protegida por barrancos Patrimonio de la Humanidad desde 1994. Alojamiento.

Jour 7

We’ll begin the day with a visit to Cochem, a charming and picturesque town on the banks of the Moselle River. From there, we’ll enjoy a delightful 90-minute cruise along the Rhine, sailing between the enchanting towns of Bacharach and Rüdesheim, where you’ll have free time to explore and take in their unique charm.In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Frankfurt for a brief stop at Römer Platz, the historic heart of the city. Afterward, we’ll travel to Mainz to board the MS Crucevita and begin your Cruise through the Rhine Valley. The evening will feature a welcome reception and dinner on board before embarking on an overnight journey.

Jour 8

Cruise with full board included: We’ll wake up in Mannheim, a vibrant university town situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers, famously connected to the car industry. It was here in 1817 that Karl Drais built the world’s first two-wheeled vehicle, and in 1886, Carl Benz’s first automobile rolled through its streets. From Mannheim, we’ll visit Heidelberg, renowned for its 14th-century university and the stunning palace perched atop a hill. As evening falls, we’ll sail into the night.

Jour 9

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 the option 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.

Jour 10

Cruise with full board included:In the morning, we’ll visit the small yet historically significant town of Worms, home to one of the most important cathedrals in the Palatinate region. After the included city tour, you’ll have free time to explore until lunchtime. Following lunch, we’ll resume our journey, arriving mid-afternoon in Rüdesheim, where we’ll spend the night.

Jour 11

Cruise with full board included:Today, we’ll experience one of Europe’s most stunning landscapes as we sail along the most famous stretch of the Rhine, the Romantic Rhine. This 65-kilometer section, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, historic significance, and countless castles, vineyards, and legends, including the tale of the Lorelei siren.At either end of this iconic route lie Rüdesheim and Koblenz, two charming cities we’ll explore on both included excursions. As night falls, we’ll continue sailing.

Jour 12

Cruise with full board included:We’ll arrive early in Cologne, one of Germany’s most prominent cities. Our walking tour will take us through the historic center of this millenary city, concluding at its most iconic landmark: the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), the seat of the Archbishopric. The afternoon will be free to explore the city’s breweries, shopping streets, and perfumeries, or to take an optional visit to nearby Düsseldorf. After dinner, we’ll set off and travel overnight.

Jour 14

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.IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - The cruise is subject to river water levels; in the event of rising or falling water levels or any other force majeure event, the captain may be required to modify the program for safety reasons. This will not be considered grounds for claims.- Navigation times are approximate and may be subject to change.- For optimal trip organization, the order of visits may be adjusted.