The Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

£2999 per person

📅23rd October 2028

Flying from London Heathrow or Birmingham

All Inclusive Drinks Package Included
 7 nights on board a five-star ship – MS Brontë

🛏️Standard Suite on Emerald (Lower) Deck for 2 Adults
 Return flights & transfers
📌10 Included Experiences & The Riviera Moment Inclusions
 Full board dining (except one lunch if choosing a full day excursion)
 Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
 Free Wi-Fi
 Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
 Checked Luggage

🪙 All port charges & additional taxes

💸 £2999 per person 

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Glide past the pretty towns along the Rhine River, experience the Rhine Gorge, explore Alsace’s Strasbourg, see the Black Forest and the breathtaking Alpine scenery on a mountain rail journey into the Bernese Oberland.

From the legendary Rhine Gorge, where castles rise above steep vineyard terraces, to the timber-framed villages of Alsace and the snow-dusted peaks of Switzerland, this cruise showcases the Rhine at its most enchanting. Wander historic Koblenz and Strasbourg, discover Rüdesheim’s unique character, explore the Black Forest or Alsace Wine Route, and enjoy specially curated experiences that reveal the region’s rich wine heritage, history and culture. Complete your journey with time in beautiful Lucerne and the magnificent mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland. 

This Swiss River cruise is ideal for travellers looking for a relaxing way to see stunning alpine views and visit historic European towns.

📌 Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, passing soaring cliffs, hilltop castles and the dramatic river bend at Boppard.

📌Explore six historic towns and cities, including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Breisach and Lucerne.

📌In Rüdesheim, choose between a ride on the Rhine cable car or a visit to Siegfried's fascinating Mechanical Music Cabinet.

📌From Breisach, discover either the pine-clad landscapes of the Black Forest or the charming villages of the Alsace Wine Route.

📌Choose between a full-day journey to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, complete with scenic mountain railway, or Lucerne with free time to explore Basel.

Plus, on this departure, you will unlock an experience reserved exclusively for Riviera guests...

✅A specially arranged drinks reception upon arrival, including a glass of the Kloster Eberbach’s own sparkling wine

✅Guided exploration of Kloster Eberbach, stopping to sample select wines from the estate

✅A private concert in the Romanesque Basilica

Itinerary 

Day 1 - Arrival in Basel - Travel to Basel where you will board our five-star ship.

Day 2 - Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Take the short drive to Lucerne for some time to explore, before continuing to Bernese Oberland for a scenic rail journey, or return to Basel to explore as you wish.

Day 3 - Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace Wine route - Explore the ancient town of Breisach. Later, drive through the scenic Black Forest or along the Alsace wine route.

Day 4 - Strasbourg - Arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of its old town before an afternoon sailing.

Day 5 - Speyer - Explore Speyer and its Imperial Cathedral before a leisurely afternoon sailing to Rüdesheim.

Day 6 - Rüdesheim - Choose between panoramic Rhine views by cable car or Siegfried's musical treasures, before an exclusive Riviera Moment at Kloster Eberbach.

Day 7 - Rhine Gorge & Koblenz - Marvel at the dramatic sights of the Rhine Gorge, then explore Koblenz on a guided tour.

Day 8 - Return home - It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.

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Price correct at time of publication on 09/09/2026

Subject to change, availability and booking T&Cs. See more details below.

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Pricing and additional charges:
Price per person is based on two adults in a standard suite on emerald (lower) deck including all mandatory fees and taxes payable locally. Optional or additional charges, upgrades, discretionary excursions, or amendments, are not included in this price and may apply. Please ask for further details.

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Agent identity & role:

Riviera Tours Ltd trading as Riviera Travel, registered company number 01869298, trading address 328 Wetmore Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1SP, is acting as an agent on behalf of the tour operator Riviera Travel for this holiday package. We are not the organiser for the purposes of Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.

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Cancellation/change of terms:

Booking terms and conditions, including cancellation and amendment policies, apply to this holiday package. Full details are available on request or at the time of booking. You may be entitled to a refund or to make changes subject to applicable fees and timelines.

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Financial protection (ATOL/ABTA/our pledge):

Your holiday is protected by Riviera Travel’s Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL number: 3430). In the unlikely event of the operator’s financial failure, you will receive a full refund of all money paid for your package holiday. For full details of your financial protection and the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, please visit here  or contact us. As a member of ABTA (P5888), you also have additional protection regarding non-flight elements and access to ABTA’s complaints and dispute resolution process.

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Complaints handling:

We are a member of ABTA (membership number P5888) and adhere to its Code of Conduct. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact your local travel branch initially. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may use ABTA’s arbitration or alternative dispute resolution services. For further information, see www.abta.com.

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Cancellation and booking terms:

All offers are subject to availability and our full booking terms and conditions, which detail your rights regarding cancellation, changes, and refunds. These are available upon request or can be found here.

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