Name: Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS George Eliot
Brand: Riviera Travel
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Overview

This 17-night Riviera Travel voyage departs from Basel, bound for the waters of Northern Europe and Baltic Sea. You'll step ashore at 3 ports across Northern Europe and Baltic Sea, with standout stops at Lucerne and Andernach along the way. Whether it's exploring towns and cities ashore or unwinding on deck, this Riviera Travel sailing delivers variety at every turn. Fares for this Riviera Travel sailing begin at just £6,299 per person.

Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.

Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.

The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Basel

Basel is Switzerland’s gateway to the Rhine, combining medieval and modern charm. Its Old Town has narrow streets, Gothic spires and the impressive Basel Minster cathedral. With world-class art fairs and museums, including the Kunstmuseum and Fondation Beyeler, Basel is strong on culture. The city’s riverside promenade is lively in summer, with cafés and outdoor events.Basel is at the crossroads of Switzerland, France and Germany, making it a fascinating mix of influences, ideal for art and history lovers.

Day 2

Lucerne

Day 3

Breisach

Breisach is set on a hilltop, overlooking the Rhine and the vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl region. The town’s St Stephen’s Cathedral, with its striking tower, is a prominent landmark visible from the river.Breisach’s compact historic centre offers quiet streets, traditional wine taverns and small museums. The surrounding rolling vineyards produce some of Germany’s best white wines.

Day 4

Strasbourg

Strasbourg is on the border of France and Germany, and its culture and architecture reflect a blend of both influences. The Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a maze of timber-framed houses, cobbled streets and canals often called “La Petite France”.The Strasbourg Cathedral, with its intricate pink sandstone façade and astronomical clock, dominates the skyline. Strasbourg also has a reputation as a European political centre, housing the European Parliament.

Day 5

Speyer

Day 6

Rüdesheim

Days 7-9

Cologne

Cologne has roots going back to Roman times. Dominating the skyline is the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe’s largest Gothic churches. Don’t miss a visit to see its soaring spires, intricate façades and stained-glass windows.Beyond the cathedral, Cologne’s Old Town features cobbled streets lined with colourful medieval houses, cosy beer halls and cafés where the local Kölsch beer is served. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with museums dedicated to Roman history, modern art and chocolate.The Rhine promenade is a good option for a relaxed walk and a chance to check out the city’s bridges.

Day 10

Andernach

Day 11

Mainz is known for its Roman heritage and inspiration, which is visible in archaeological sites and the Mainz Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. The city is also the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, with a museum dedicated to his revolutionary legacy.The old town has colourful half-timbered houses, busy markets and inviting cafés where you can enjoy local wines. The Rhine promenade is perfect for relaxed walks with views of passing river traffic and bridges.

Day 12

Mainz

Day 13

Miltenberg

Day 14

Würzburg

Day 15

Ochsenfurt

Day 16

Bamberg

Days 17-18

Nuremberg

Bavaria's second biggest city is well worth visiting. Its Christmas Market offers a wealth of handcrafted ornaments, and many visitors are drawn by the city's beer cellars. For those interested in history, there is a considerable amount to explore, including the Palace of Justice, where the Nuremberg trials were held.

Day 1

Basel

Day 2

Lucerne

Day 3

Breisach

Day 4

Strasbourg

Day 5

Speyer

Day 6

Rüdesheim

Days 7-9

Cologne

Day 10

Andernach

Day 11

Andernach

Day 12

Mainz

Day 13

Miltenberg

Day 14

Würzburg

Day 15

Ochsenfurt

Day 16

Bamberg

Days 17-18

Nuremberg

132

Passengers

Crew

2018

Launched

110m

Length

12m

Width

13kts

Speed

Decks

EUR

Currency

MS George Eliot

The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship.

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Reviews

Burgundy,RiverRhone & Provence

Not having river cruised for over ten years ,&with two other companies. This was a truly good holiday. Organisation, staff & ambience all excellent. Food was delicious with wide variety of choice too & service in dining room very good . Thank you to Riviera for this memorable trip.

Riviera Travel MS Lord Byron

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Fantastic

Great ship made very welcome by the crew Well planned and informative tours

Riviera Travel MS Robert Burns

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Christmas starts here

A Rhine river cruise to the Christmas markets. Riviera take the strain out of travelling then you step aboard and drop all your cares. The ships are extremely comfortable and the service efficient but not intrusive. The cabins are basically hotel rooms that float! So nice to lie in bed and watch Germany pass by. The food was of a very high standard, well presented and the accompanying wines and drinks were fantastic.Riviera can always be trusted to organise excursions well and their tour managers are always prepared to go that extra mile to ensure your trip is perfect! Give them a try.

Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy

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Absolutely brilliant, beautiful ship and excellent staff.

As above: excursions extremely interesting, with extremely knowledgeable guides,who made the history of their country come alive. Food consistently excellent and housekeeping staff always smiling and polite. When things didn't go to plan there was always an alternative which was well thought out and put into action.

Riviera Travel MS Riviera Radiance

Reviews

2023-09-20 12:18:09

I'm partly disabled, but the crew was fantastic, and had help where I needed it, instantly. This was my third time with Rivera Travel and I've loved everyone, looking forward to next year's cruise with Rivera Travel on the Rhine to Switzerland. You just unpack your case the once, and your clothes and bedroom go with you to see many different places, it's lovely waking up to a new view from your room. so relaxing. The ship was lovely a clean, and the food was to die for, no disappointment at all. By the second day, the crew could remember your name, even what drinks you liked to drink, nothing was too much bother. Lovely friendly atmosphere, I'm so pleased I chose to travel with Rivera Travel, looking forward to next year. See you soon, Margaret

Riviera Travel MS Douro Splendour

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2023-06-02 12:58:10

Xmas cruise on Danube was fine for us but our companion , a single elderly lady , was not catered for on excursions at all

Riviera Travel MS William Shakespeare

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2023-02-15 21:56:05

Riviera Travel MS Oscar Wilde

Reviews

2022-11-09 17:52:56

A fantastic cruise, great crew, wonderful inclusive shore trips. The only problem was a school minibus to take 14 of us from Lisbon airport to Porto, there was not enough space for the luggage, so we ended up with 8 cases in the aisle between the seats. Once we got to the vessel the welcome made up for the journey.

Riviera Travel MS Douro Elegance