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The Majestic Rhine -Frankfurt to Basel Cruise

  • Departure DateWed 8th Sep 2027
  • Emerald Cruises Emerald Sky
  • 7 Night Cruise From Frankfurt
  • Fly Cruise From £3,239 pp

Itinerary

  • Frankfurt
  • Mainz
  • Rudesheim
  • Koblenz
  • Heidelberg
  • Rastatt
  • Baden
  • Kehl
  • Strasbourg
  • Breisach
  • Colmar
  • Basel

What's Included & Optional Extras

  • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
  • Daily shore excursions
  • All gratuities on board and ashore
  • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
  • WiFi

Prices from pp

TypeRiver ViewSuite
Fly Cruise
£3,239
£4,109

Cabins

CabinFly Cruise From
Emerald Stateroom
£3,239
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
£4,109

Single Fly Cruise prices available from £3,899
Fly Cruise - flights are included, call to discuss flights from your regional airport, flight supplements may apply.
Voyage Code: EWFZ080927.1

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Day 1 - Frankfurt

Arrive: Wed 08 September 2027 / Depart: Wed 08 September 2027

Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. The reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg, a square that hosts an annual Christmas market

Day 1 - Mainz

Arrive: Wed 08 September 2027 / Depart: Wed 08 September 2027

Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles.

Day 2 - Rudesheim

Arrive: Thu 09 September 2027 / Depart: Thu 09 September 2027

Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present.

Day 3 - Koblenz

Arrive: Fri 10 September 2027 / Depart: Fri 10 September 2027

Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin c?nfluent?s, meaning " confluence"

Day 4 - Ludwigshafen

Day 4 - Heidelberg

Arrive: Sat 11 September 2027 / Depart: Sat 11 September 2027

Heidelberg is a town on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany. It’s known for venerable Heidelberg University, founded in the 14th century. Gothic Heiliggeistkirche church towers over the cafe-lined Marktplatz, a town square in the Altstadt (Old Town). The red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a noted example of Renaissance architecture, stand on Königstuhl hill.

Day 5 - Rastatt

Arrive: Sun 12 September 2027 / Depart: Sun 12 September 2027

Rastatt is a town with a baroque core, District of Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located in the Upper Rhine Plain on the Murg river, 6 km above its junction with the Rhine and has a population of around 50,000.

Day 5 - Baden

Arrive: Sun 12 September 2027 / Depart: Sun 12 September 2027

Baden-Baden is a spa town in southwestern Germany’s Black Forest, near the border with France. Its thermal baths led to fame as a fashionable 19th-century resort. Alongside the Oos River, park-lined Lichtentaler Allee is the town’s central promenade. The Kurhaus complex (1824) houses the elegant, Versailles-inspired Spielbank (casino). Its Trinkhalle has a loggia decorated with frescoes and a mineral-water fountain.

Day 6 - Kehl

Arrive: Mon 13 September 2027 / Depart: Mon 13 September 2027

Kehl is a town in southwestern Germany in the Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the river Rhine, directly opposite the French city of Strasbourg

Day 6 - Strasbourg

Arrive: Mon 13 September 2027 / Depart: Mon 13 September 2027

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire.

Day 7 - Breisach

Arrive: Tue 14 September 2027 / Depart: Tue 14 September 2027

Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl.

Day 7 - Colmar

Arrive: Tue 14 September 2027 / Depart: Tue 14 September 2027

Colmar is a town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. The Gothic 13th-century, Eglise Saint-Martin church stands on central Place de la Cathédrale. The city is on the Alsace Wine Route, and local vineyards specialize in Riesling and Gewürztraminer wines.

Day 8 - Basel

Arrive: Wed 15 September 2027 / Depart: Wed 15 September 2027

Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works.

Emerald Sky From Emerald Cruises

Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities; Emerald Sky ensures every minute of your holiday is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Sky has been considered. Navigating the rivers Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle; the Emerald Star, Sky, Sun, Dawn and Destiny can guide you through some of Europe’s most magical stretches of water and help you explore many of the continent’s most arresting and enchanting cities. The five sister vessels, boasting a modest capacity of 182 guests apiece, are all blessed with a selection of wonderful amenities and features. Our brand new Emerald ‘Star Ships’, the Emerald Dawn and the Emerald Sun, have made their debut voyages and have received high marks from our guests. You’ll enjoy all the same great features, including our open air system in the balcony suites and the indoor/ outdoor pool area, that make the “Star Ships” the 2014 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick award winners for best new river ships. No matter which river cruise you choose, all your meals on-board the ship; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; on-shore excursions and touring; a special selection of EmeraldPLUS experiences; all travel and transfers from selected airports; and all tipping are included in the price. It’s what we like to call ‘Exceptional Emerald Value’. Step on to an award-winning ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax in the fresh air while enjoying a light lunch and a glass of wine al-fresco on The Terrace. Enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost and we take care of tipping so you don’t have to think about it. You wouldn’t expect all this from a river cruise, but on an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can look forward to it.

Ship Cabins

Emerald Stateroom

Marrying exceptional comfort with refined and practical design, the staterooms are spacious and luxurious retreats that provide ample room to accommodate two guests. A picture window welcomes in the natural light, beautifully framing the surrounding landscape. Suite: 162ft² (15m²) Picture window Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar available at own expense Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat-screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

These spectacular suites showcase our revolutionary indoor balcony design. With the touch of a button, the upper part of the suite’s floor-to-ceiling window drops down to unveil uninterrupted views of the stunning scenery. You’ll also find a mini-fridge, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and infotainment system, a safe for your valuables and plenty of storage. Suite: 180ft² (16.7m²) Indoor balcony with open-air system Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar available at own expense Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Our Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites boast their own separate bedroom which closes off from the rest of the suite. A dedicated lounge area and outdoor balcony, complete with open-air system, allow you to enjoy the views of your surroundings whatever the weather. These suites also include a selection of special features including a spacious bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and Nespresso™ machine. Your complimentary mini-bar is restocked daily and, so you can keep up-to-date with the latest news, you’ll have an iPad to use throughout your cruise. In order to offer you a more intimate dining experience, upon request, you can also order a continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats to enjoy in the privacy of your suite. Suite: 315ft² (29.3m²) Outdoor private balcony with open-air system Separate bedroom and lounge area Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds Pillow menu En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Walk-in wardrobe Complimentary in-suite mini- bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks Complimentary Nespresso machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Four items of laundry per day Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Use of an iPad Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks
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