Mighty Rhine to Switzerland by Rail

Mighty Rhine to Switzerland by Rail

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Mighty Rhine to Switzerland by Rail

8 Days Starting and ending in London, UK

Visiting: London, Cologne, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel, Lucerne, Breisach, Alsace, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Mainz

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

r-tbc2

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

River Cruise

Interests:

History, Rail Tours

From:
$2296

NB: Prices correct on 31-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Enjoy the convenience of starting your holiday from the tracks before experiencing the very best of the Rhine on this romantic journey that’ll see you taking in the sights of three countries – Germany, France and Switzerland. With stylish, floating accommodation aboard the MS Serenade 1, explore ancient old towns, Gothic cathedrals and captivating museums as you enjoy visits to iconic destinations including Strasbourg, Basel and Breisach. From the sheer cliff faces of the mythical Rhine Gorge to the lush plains of the Alsace, you’re in for a memorable river cruise.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the convenience of starting your holiday from the tracks before experiencing the very best of the Rhine on this romantic journey that’ll see you taking in the sights of three countries – Germany, France and Switzerland

  • With stylish, floating accommodation aboard the MS Serenade 1, explore ancient old towns, Gothic cathedrals and captivating museums

  • Enjoy visits to iconic destinations including Strasbourg, Basel and Breisac

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Cologne

Location: London, Cologne, Rüdesheim am Rhein

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Dinner

Travel by Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Cologne via Brussels. On arrival, our coach picks us up and transfers us to our ship where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening on board. We set sail tonight for Rüdesheim.

Day 2 : Rüdesheim

Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relax onboard as we cruise along the Rhine which leads us through the Rhine Gorge and past the legendary Lorelai. This afternoon we arrive at the quaint wine town of Rüdesheim. Here you can enjoy the town’s many highlights on our optional excursion, including a cable car ride for panoramic views across the Rhine valley. This evening we set sail for Speyer.

Day 3 : Speyer To Strasbourg

Location: Speyer, Strasbourg

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we arrive in charming Speyer. Easily explored on foot, highlights of the town including a magnificent Romanesque cathedral, the remains of a medieval synagogue, and an abundance of museums.


Why not join our optional excursion to the Speyer Technical Museum, which houses vintage cars, locomotives, and an original Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet?


Lunch is served onboard our ship, and you’ll have some free time before we sail overnight to Strasbourg.

Day 4 : Strasbourg To Basel

Location: Strasbourg, Basel

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we arrive at the magnificent city of Strasbourg, which is well known for its world heritage status. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace – why not discover the main sights or wander around the Old Town?


Alternatively, join our fantastic optional excursion and enjoy a cruise along Strasbourg’s waterways – the ultimate way to take in the attractions from a new perspective.


We return to the ship for lunch and set sail to Basel.

Day 5 : Basel To Lucerne To Breisach

Location: Basel, Lucerne, Breisach

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we arrive into the old university city of Basel. Here, you can join our full-day excursion by coach to the Swiss resort of Lucerne. This memorable journey follows a route that tunnels through the Jura Mountains, before arriving at Lucerne – the historic and scenic heart of Switzerland. Be sure to visit the beautiful Chapel Bridge with its prominent water tower, one of the most photographed landmarks in Switzerland.

Tonight, we sail to Breisach.

Day 6 : Breisach To Alsace To Mannheim

Location: Breisach, Alsace, Mannheim

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we arrive into Breisach, where the Black Forest meets the Alsace. Here, you can join our optional excursion into the beautiful Alsace. We’ll call at the quaint village of Riquewihr and enjoy a wine tasting at the famous Dopff & Irion vineyard.


This afternoon, we set sail for Mannheim.

Day 7 : Mannheim To Heidelberg To Mainz

Location: Mannheim, Heidelberg, Mainz

Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arriving at the river port of Mannheim, you can join our optional excursion to the majestic city of Heidelberg – home of Germany’s oldest university. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, before we return to our ship for lunch as we cruise to Mainz, arriving later this afternoon.


Mainz is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers and has been the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 1946. We set sail for Cologne later this evening.

Day 8 : Return Home

Location: Cologne, London

Meals Included: Breakfast

We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning, before transferring by coach to to Cologne Railway Station and travelling via Brussels to London St. Pancras International.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1. 

Check out our Q&As

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

Andy (Google Reviewer)  

Booked a surprise Birthday treat...

12-Jan-2024

Booked a surprise Birthday treat for my wife 40th to visit The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, All done via work,put all information in the B/card,so excited, one week before trip Cancelled!!! Due to not enough interest?? No Alternative! Never touch them again

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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