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2027 5★ Rhine River Cruise Ft. the Glacier Express

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Glacier Express
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Return flights & overseas transfers*

All-inclusive drinks package*

Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

Three night Land Tour featuring the Glacier Express*


Cruise Overview

  • Duration 10 nights
  • Departs 03 May 2027
  • Sails from Cologne, Germany
  • Ship MS Emily Brontë
  • Flights and transfersYes
  • Cruise code ‍2267623

Your Itinerary

Flight

Fly from Birmingham or Manchester to Cologne, Germany Mon 03 May 2027

Flight
Rhine River Cruises

Cologne, Germany Mon 03 May 2027

Rhine River Cruises

Upon arrival, embark your Riviera River Ship for your seven night river cruise (D)

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Koblenz, Germany Tue 04 May 2027

Rhine River Cruises

INCLUDED EXCURSION: Guided tour of Koblenz (B, L, D)

Rhine Gorge, Germany

Scenic Cruising through Rhine Gorge Wed 05 May 2027

Rhine Gorge, Germany
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Rüdesheim, Germany Wed 05 May 2027

Rhine River Cruises

INCLUDED EXCURSION: Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet or Cable car to Niederwald Monument (B, L, D)

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Speyer, Germany Thu 06 May 2027

Rhine River Cruises

INCLUDED EXCURSION: Guided tour of Speyer (B, L, D)

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Strasbourg, France Fri 07 May 2027

Rhine River Cruises

INCLUDED EXCURSION: Guided tour of Strasbourg Tonight, enjoy a live performance from a violin soloist on board (B, L, D)

Black Forest

Breisach, Germany & Black Forest or Alsace wine route Sat 08 May 2027

Black Forest

INCLUDED EXCURSION: Scenic drive through the Black Forest with visit to Freiburg or Scenic drive along the Alsace wine route with visits to Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr

Back on board this evening there’s a truly memorable occasion - the ‘Chef’s Dinner’, when the chef prepares his superb ‘signature’ dishes for you to enjoy in the splendid surroundings of the ship’s restaurant, featuring delicious specialities of the countries and regions you visit during your cruise (B, L, D)

A panoramic aerial view of Lucerne

Lucerne & Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Sun 09 May 2027

A panoramic aerial view of Lucerne

INCLUDED EXCURSION: Full day tour to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland with scenic rail journey or Morning tour to Lucerne and free afternoon in Basel (B, L, D)

Rhine River Cruises

Disembark in Basel, Switzerland Mon 10 May 2027

Rhine River Cruises

After breakfast, disembark the ship

Chur, Switzerland

Chur - Davos, Switzerland Mon 10 May 2027

Chur, Switzerland

Take the train to historic Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. There’s free time to explore the city at your leisure before continuing to the alpine resort of Davos for a one night stay.

Glacier Express

★Glacier Express★ Tue 11 May 2027

Glacier Express

After breakfast embark on an unforgettably scenic and spectacular rail journey - the legendary Glacier Express. The starting point at Chur is the lowest point of the route to Zermatt and the iconic Matterhorn, Switzerland's most famous mountain and a 'must-see' highlight for many. The train first winds its way through the 'Swiss Grand Canyon', a dramatic section of the Upper Rhine where the river has carved deep into an eerie landscape of white rocks, climbing ever higher along the Oberalp Pass to a height of 6,673 feet. (B)

Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt, Switzerland Wed 12 May 2027

Zermatt, Switzerland

Included Excursion; Visit to Zermatt.

Maybe enjoy a leisurely lunch against this most dazzling of backdrops before descending to Zermatt. Perhaps take a cable car ride for more dramatic views or visit the Alpine Museum with its intriguing collection of mountaineering memorabilia. Or you can simply relax over afternoon tea in a cosy café and soak up the magical alpine ambience.

Flight

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Birmingham or Manchester Thu 13 May 2027

Flight
Arrive

Arrive in Birmingham or Manchester Thu 13 May 2027

Arrive

What's included *

  • ROL Cruise Presents Riviera Travel
  • SEVEN NIGHTS All-inclusive river cruising onboard your 5★ Riviera River Ship, including:
  • INCLUDED all-inclusive drinks throughout your voyage including a choice of house wines, a choice of draught beers, a selection of soft drinks & juices, house spirits and mixers, cocktail of the day & tea and coffee (10am-12am)
  • Nine INCLUDED shore excursions
  • INCLUDED Wi-Fi
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
  • All port charges and taxes
  • Price Promise - Book early confident in the knowledge it will be the lowest price
  • Money-Back Guarantee with the Happiness Guarantee - if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, Riviera Travel will bring you home with a full refund
  • THREE NIGHT hotel stays, including breakfast
  • Journey on the spectacular Glacier Express
  • RETURN FLIGHTS FROM A SELECTED REGIONAL AIRPORT

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* Prices shown are per person, based on two adults sharing a twin cabin and include all cruise offer discounts and savings.

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Suite - Diamond Deck

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A gleaming wood door opens revealing your exceptionally appointed suite. At 17 square metres (183 square feet), its generous dimensions are amongst the largest you will find on a cruiser gracing any European river. Imaginatively designed and appointed to the highest specification, with all the luxury you would expect to find in a smart ‘boutique style’ hotel, your comfort definitely won’t be compromised on any level! The gleaming marble bathroom features a powerful fully glazed shower with a large ‘rainshower’ head, superbly refreshing after a hard day’s sightseeing. Clever design allows for ample space, and contemporary lighting, complimentary cosmetics by ‘Crabtree and Evelyn’ and fluffy towels, makes preparing for the day ahead an absolute pleasure. The chic styling of a talented designer’s eye extends to the entire suite with generous use of hand-crafted tropical hardwoods blended with premium fittings, discreet thoughtful lighting and a colour scheme of calming neutral tones, creating an ambience to put you in the most relaxed frame of mind from the very first minute! A full size bed assures a good night’s rest in crisp cotton linen of the finest quality - a turndown service each evening adds the finishing touch. Please note all suites have two twin beds with individual bedding which can be moved together or separated accordingly. You will enjoy a particularly generous seating area with two chairs and a table, enabling you to unwind in comfort in the privacy of your own suite whilst a bow camera conveys live images of the ship’s progress to your flat screen TV, ensuring you won’t miss a thing. Careful consideration has been given to the tiniest details with individually controlled air-conditioning so you set the temperature that you desire, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and the convenience of tea (our meticulous planning even extends to familiar teabags!) and coffee making facilities ensure a familiar home from home experience. Suites on the Diamond (upper) and Ruby (middle) Decks have ‘French Balconies’ – panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors bringing riverside life just that little closer!

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Suite - Ruby Deck

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A gleaming wood door opens revealing your exceptionally appointed suite. At 17 square metres (183 square feet), its generous dimensions are amongst the largest you will find on a cruiser gracing any European river. Imaginatively designed and appointed to the highest specification, with all the luxury you would expect to find in a smart ‘boutique style’ hotel, your comfort definitely won’t be compromised on any level! The gleaming marble bathroom features a powerful fully glazed shower with a large ‘rainshower’ head, superbly refreshing after a hard day’s sightseeing. Clever design allows for ample space, and contemporary lighting, complimentary cosmetics by ‘Crabtree and Evelyn’ and fluffy towels, makes preparing for the day ahead an absolute pleasure. The chic styling of a talented designer’s eye extends to the entire suite with generous use of hand-crafted tropical hardwoods blended with premium fittings, discreet thoughtful lighting and a colour scheme of calming neutral tones, creating an ambience to put you in the most relaxed frame of mind from the very first minute! A full size bed assures a good night’s rest in crisp cotton linen of the finest quality - a turndown service each evening adds the finishing touch. Please note all suites have two twin beds with individual bedding which can be moved together or separated accordingly. You will enjoy a particularly generous seating area with two chairs and a table, enabling you to unwind in comfort in the privacy of your own suite whilst a bow camera conveys live images of the ship’s progress to your flat screen TV, ensuring you won’t miss a thing. Careful consideration has been given to the tiniest details with individually controlled air-conditioning so you set the temperature that you desire, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and the convenience of tea (our meticulous planning even extends to familiar teabags!) and coffee making facilities ensure a familiar home from home experience. Suites on the Diamond (upper) and Ruby (middle) Decks have ‘French Balconies’ – panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors bringing riverside life just that little closer!

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Suite - Emerald Deck

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Suites on the Emerald Deck are slightly smaller, measuring approximately 16 square metres (172 square feet) and have smaller fixed windows. Some are available for sole occupancy with no supplement and are subject to availability.

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Superior Suite - Ruby Deck

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Bringing your cruise to another level, why not upgrade to a Superior Suite available on the Ruby (middle) and Diamond (upper) decks. Substantially larger at 23 square metres (247 sq. feet) and with the additional space devoted to the living area, you will immediately notice the benefit as you relax in your stylish surroundings. Of course the identical high quality furnishings and fittings as the standard suite are evident throughout, again with stunning views from the panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors.

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Superior Suite - Diamond Deck

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Bringing your cruise to another level, why not upgrade to a Superior Suite available on the Ruby (middle) and Diamond (upper) decks. Substantially larger at 23 square metres (247 sq. feet) and with the additional space devoted to the living area, you will immediately notice the benefit as you relax in your stylish surroundings. Of course the identical high quality furnishings and fittings as the standard suite are evident throughout, again with stunning views from the panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors.

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Deluxe Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck

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If you’re looking to really spoil yourself, at a staggering 25 square metres (269 square feet), the world-class Diamond (upper) Deck Deluxe Balcony Suites are for you. Fifty percent larger than standard suites, they allow for an even more generous living area for the ultimate in space and comfort. In addition you will enjoy a private exterior balcony complete with table and chairs - perfect for an ‘al fresco’ breakfast should you wish or just a quiet morning coffee or a pre-dinner ‘sundowner’ whilst watching the world drift by. With the same fittings as standard suites, exquisitely and lavishly appointed to the very highest standard, plus complimentary soft cotton bathrobes and slippers adding the final little touch, this really is the epitome of river cruise luxury!

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The Ship - MS Emily Brontë

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After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Emily Brontë. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
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