Name: Cruise the Heart of Europe: Journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube - MS Oscar Wilde
Brand: Riviera Travel
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Overview

Experience the best of Northern Europe and Baltic Sea aboard MS Oscar Wilde, a Riviera Travel ship, on this 7-night sailing from Cologne. The route takes in 3 ports including Koblenz, Speyer, and Breisach, with a new destination to discover at every turn. Every day offers something different - from new ports to explore to peaceful evenings at sea aboard MS Oscar Wilde. With prices starting from £1,999 per person, now is a great time to book your next escape to Northern Europe and Baltic Sea.

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

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 2

Koblenz

Koblenz occupies a strategic position where the Moselle River meets the Rhine, known as the Deutsches Eck (German Corner). The imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress overlooks the city, offering expansive views of the twin rivers and surrounding hills.The old town’s pedestrian streets have baroque churches, historic town halls and riverside promenades with cafés and markets. Visitors can take a cable car linking the Rhine to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for river and city views.

Day 3

Rüdesheim

Day 4

Speyer

Day 5

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 6

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.

Days 7-8

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 1

Cologne

Day 2

Koblenz

Day 3

Rüdesheim

Day 4

Speyer

Day 5

Strasbourg

Day 6

Breisach

Days 7-8

Basel

167

Passengers

Crew

2017

Launched

135m

Length

12m

Width

13kts

Speed

Decks

EUR

Currency

MS Oscar Wilde

It would be very easy to simply describe the MS Oscar Wilde as ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that.

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Customer reviews

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

Reviews

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