Advent on the Rhine
Experience an idyllic river cruise from Düsseldorf and discover the diverse beauty of the Rhine. During your journey, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on board, accompanied by culinary delights and excellent service.
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return flights from Dublin with 10kg check-in bag per person
- All Airport taxes, charges, and transfers
- 3 nights onboard the 5* Viva Moments based on two sharing
- Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.
- Complimentary drinks All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages
- High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match
- Daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin
- A welcome champagne
- Selected beauty products from RITUALS in cabin
- Complimentary onboard WIFI
- Gratuities
Experience an idyllic river cruise from Düsseldorf and discover the diverse beauty of the Rhine. During your journey, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on board, accompanied by culinary delights and excellent service.
The journey first takes you through the picturesque Rhineland to the charming city of Koblenz, where the Moselle and Rhine rivers meet in an impressive panorama. Take the opportunity to stroll through the historic old town or visit the Deutsches Eck, one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
Continue on to Königswinter, which impresses with the legendary Siebengebirge mountains. We particularly recommend a ride on the cog railroad up the Drachenfels, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Rhine Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of legends and nature.
A highlight of the trip is undoubtedly a visit to Cologne, one of the oldest cities in Germany. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, dominates the city’s skyline. The lively old town and the banks of the Rhine invite you to explore and linger.
After many unforgettable impressions, you will finally return to Düsseldorf refreshed and inspired. This trip combines culture, history, nature and enjoyment in perfect harmony – a cruise along one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe that you won’t soon forget.
Holiday Highlights
Viva Moments
Enter the VIVA MOMENTS and let yourself be enchanted by the elegant atmosphere. Here you can fully relax, on the VIVA MOMENTS every wish will be fulfilled. Indulge in a gourmet meal in the main restaurant or in the bistro and enjoy a drink in the panoramic lounge after dinner. Marvel at the passing scenery while golfing on the deck or while relaxing in the whirlpool. For the more active guests, rental bicycles are available for you to explore the landscape individually. Come on an unforgettable journey with the VIVA MOMENTS.
The VIVA MOMENTS invites with 88 cabins up to 176 passengers on feel-good moments on board. On the Diamond Deck there are four stylish balcony suites, which with 24 m² size and a walk-out balcony invite you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck, as well as on the Ruby Deck, there are 19 m² Junior Suites, which have a French balcony. The main part of the cabins is made up by 2-bed cabins with 16 m² size. These have French balconies on the Diamond and Ruby decks and non-opening windows on the Emerald deck. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, Beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet.
You can find more info about the Viva Moments, including Deck Plans, on our Ship Information page.
Highlights of the VIVA Moments
- Cozy lounge
- Main restaurant “RIVERSIDE” with flexible dining hours and free seating
- “VIVA’s Bistro” as an alternative to the main restaurant with classics for dinner
- Pool and putting green on the sun deck
- Free rental bicycles
- Elevator between Ruby and Diamond Deck (12 steps to Emerald Deck and Sun Deck)
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Booking Remarks
Optional insurance (conditions apply)A non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of 15% is required. Full payment if departure within 16 weeks.
Single supplement applies
Holidays & offers are subject to availability at the time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
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Itinerary
Düsseldorf, Germany
On arrival you will be transferred to the ship for boarding.
Rhenish lifestyle between tradition and modernity – Düsseldorf inspires with diversity! Here art and culture lovers get just as enthusiastic as shopping enthusiasts, here the Media Harbor impresses with contemporary architecture as well as the historic Old Town. The old town makes Düsseldorf with more than 250 cozy pubs to the “longest bar in the world”. The traditional Altbier is not the only tasty thing here! A stroll along the Königsallee, the world-famous strolling mile, is something one does not want to miss – or rather a visit to one of the numerous sympathetic flea markets? And in the middle of it all: lots of Green and the Rhine with its riverside promenade to breathe easy . No wonder the VIVA Cruises family feels right at home here!
Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz already impresses with its unique location at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The first port of call when visiting the city should therefore also be the so-called “German Corner” with its imposing Kaiser Wilhelm monument. Since 2002, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley”. A beautiful view of Koblenz and its two rivers opens up during a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Perched 120 meters above the Rhine, the 16th-century fortification is the second largest fortress still standing in Europe. Spectacular is already the ascent in a gondola of the cable car.
Königswinter, Germany
Cologne, Germany
The town of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern side of the Rhine. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the town an unforgettable experience. The Siebengebirgsmuseum, for example, provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is the oldest nature reserve in Germany. Visitors can experience the underwater world up close at Sea Life and the Nibelungenhalle is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also houses a reptile zoo. Drachenburg Castle is enthroned high up on the Drachenfels and is one of Königswinter’s landmarks. The imposing building is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and provides a fantastic view over the region.
Cologne is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is one of the few cities in the Federal Republic of Germany with over a million inhabitants. The Cologne Cathedral is the landmark of the city, which is located directly on the banks of the Rhine and the main train station. A cable car runs across the Rhine, providing a fantastic view of the city. The local zoo and stadium are a real attraction for young and old. The carnival is an important part and is just as much a part of it as a typical brewery.
Düsseldorf, Germany
We disembark after breakfast and trasfer to the airport for your return flight home.