Viva Rhine Highlights
Experience the Rhine in all its splendor on a journey filled with cultural treasures, historic cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Your adventure begins in the vibrant city of Frankfurt am Main, where a modern skyline meets a charming old town, forming a unique blend of past and present.
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
- 7 nights onboard the 5* Viva Tiara 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
VIVA TIARA
Come on an unforgettable journey with the VIVA TIARA. Freshly renovated in 2020, the four-star cruise ship invites you to spend cozy and relaxing moments on board. The modern and spacious design of the VIVA TIARA will captivate you from the first glance inside. Here you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Indulge in gourmet dining in the main Riverside restaurant or VIVA’s Bistro, or relax in the whirlpool on deck. Treat yourself to a quiet moment in the sauna or steam room, or challenge yourself and your opponent with a game of chess on the sun deck. The panoramic lounge invites you to enjoy a drink with a beautiful view after an eventful day. Experience unforgettable moments on the VIVA TIARA.
On the VIVA TIARA, freshly renovated in 2020, 76 exclusively equipped cabins for 152 guests provide relaxing feel-good moments. The majority of the cabins on the Diamond, Ruby and Emerald decks are 15 m² 2-bed cabins, from which you can enjoy the passing landscape via a French balcony on the Diamond and Ruby decks. On the Ruby and Diamond decks there are two additional 17 m² Junior Suites, which also have a French balcony. The cabins on the Emerald Deck have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products by RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. An elevator connects the lobby with the Diamond Deck, Ruby Deck and the restaurant. On the VIVA TIARA, in addition to the main restaurant Riverside, guests can expect a bistro included in the VIVA All-Inclusive, as well as a wellness area with sauna and steam bath, among other things, and the sun deck with whirlpool and many deck chairs and other seating.
Rhine Highlights
Experience the Rhine in all its splendor on a journey filled with cultural treasures, historic cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Your adventure begins in the vibrant city of Frankfurt am Main, where a modern skyline meets a charming old town, forming a unique blend of past and present.
From there, follow the mighty Rhine downstream – a voyage through the centuries and through the very heart of Europe. In Speyer, marvel at the majestic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Continuing south, you reach the enchanting city of Strasbourg, where half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, and the towering Strasbourg Cathedral reflect the city’s rich Franco-German heritage.
Cruising through the romantic Middle Rhine Valley is a highlight: steep vineyards, mysterious castle ruins, and charming wine villages whisper tales of knights, merchants, and poets. In Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, you’ll encounter the impressive Deutsches Eck, crowned by an equestrian statue and surrounded by the charm of the historic old town.
As you return to Frankfurt, enjoy the contrast between urban modernity and traditional culture. Relax on board as the river glides by, accompanied by regional cuisine and fine local wines, offering a perfect finale to your journey.
This voyage is a tribute to the Rhine – a source of inspiration, natural beauty, and European history. Let yourself be enchanted by the diversity, the symphony of the cities, and the rhythm of the river.
Holiday Highlights
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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
Frankfurt, Germany
On arrival you will be transferred to your ship for boarding.
Speyer, Germany
Compact, picturesque and beautifully well-preserved, stunning Speyer always makes for a rewarding stop while cruising along the beautiful River Rhine. Easily explored on foot, the city is perfect for a few hours of relaxing sightseeing in the sunshine. Having survived the Second World War largely unscathed and unspoilt – something which can’t be said about many settlements strategically situated on the banks of Germany’s waterways – Speyer is a ‘living museum’ of magnificent monuments and landmarks exhibiting several centuries of incredible history.
The main attractions include the soaring neo-gothic Memorial Church – the tallest structure in the entire Rhineland-Palatinate – which was built between 1893 and 1904 to commemorate the city’s imperial protests in the 16th century; the Old City Gate and the ‘normal foot’, remnants of Speyer’s fortifications from the Middle Ages; and reminders of the city’s remarkable Jewish heritage, such as the ruins of the medieval synagogue and the 12th century Jewish ritual bath. The late Baroque architecture of the stately City Hall is worth a look too.
Off all the city’s impressive sights, the UNESCO-listed cathedral is without doubt the crowning glory. This mighty architectural wonder has loomed large over Speyer for nearly 1000 years, having been founded by Konrad II in the 1020s, extended by Henry IV in the 1080s and extensively rebuilt in the 18th century after the Palatine War. Today it stands proud as the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe.
Strasbourg, France
Part beautifully preserved medieval gem, part unofficial capital of Europe and one of the most important modern cities on the continent; Strasbourg – the glorious capital of France’s beautiful Alsace region – is as cosmopolitan and captivating as they come. The city’s cultural centre is particularly appealing, with its eye-catching old and glittering European quarters boasting an array of diverse architectural treasures.
At the very heart of Strasbourg’s cultural centre is Grande Île. This section of the city is the most popular tourist spot here and for good reason too; it was the first city centre to be listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in recognition of its magnificent medieval architecture and displays of Franco-German culture. No time spent in Strasbourg is complete without exploring Grande Île to the full. Here you can marvel at the mesmerising 15th century gothic cathedral, the world’s fourth largest church; visit the ancient churches of St Thomas, St Pierre-le-Vieux, St Pierre-le-Jeune, and St Étienne; take in the rows of charming half-timbered houses and medieval fortifications within ‘Petite France’; and stop-by Palais Rohan, the former residence of the prince-bishops.
The contrasting sights of the thriving European quarter are well worth a look too. This energetic district, situated in the north section of the city centre, is home to many of the continent’s most important and iconic buildings including the impressive European Court of Human Rights and the European Parliament building.
Elsewhere in the city you’ll discover fine examples of art nouveau architecture, such as Palais des Fêtes; and contemporary architectural delights such as the Musée d’Art moderne et contemporain and Hôtel du Département. Don’t miss the eclecticist designs of the Neustadt (German Quarter) too. Strasbourg is also home to a collection of fantastic museums and galleries, as well as several beautiful parks such as Parc de l’Orangerie, Parc de la Citadelle – built around the remains of a 17th century fortress near the Rhine – and the Jardin botanique de l’Université de Strasbourg.
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg & Plittersdorf
From the first minute, the French Strasbourg enchants with colorful half-timbered idyll, Wilhelminian splendor architecture,new trendy neighborhoods and exciting museums. Even a short visit has a long-term effect thanks to the many inspirations! In the picturesque district of La Petite France, the moment can be enjoyed perfectly with a tarte flambée, before the imposing cathedral with stained glass windows and archways invites you to travel back in time to the Gothic period. Those who are free from giddiness should definitely take the 332 steps up to the viewing platformhere to see the Vosges and the Black Forest in the distance.
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Wiesbaden & Rudesheim
Wiesbaden is the capital of the state of Hesse, located in western Germany. The Kurhaus, a building built in neoclassical style, houses ballrooms and the Wiesbaden casino. The spa park was laid out in 1852 in the style of an English landscape garden. Next to the red, neo-Gothic Market Church on Schlossplatz is the neoclassical City Palace, seat of the Hessian Parliament. The Museum Wiesbaden shows, among other things, works of the expressionist painter Alexej von Jawlensky and natural history objects.
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Koblenz, Germany
The picturesque town of Rüdesheim is located directly on the Rhine in Hesse and has many attractions, such as the famous Drosselgasse, where there are numerous wine bars, but also a castle and a torture museum, where medieval torture instruments and the history of the Inquisition are exhibited. A cable car goes up to the Niederwald Monument, which is located above the town. From here you can take a beautiful hike through pristine woodlands and then come to the chairlift that leads directly to Assmannshausen. This is also located on the Rhine.
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..
Mainz, Germany
The capital of Rhineland-Palatinate Mainz is located directly on the Rhine. St. Martin’s Cathedral, which is well worth seeing, is one of the special sights, as are numerous monuments and fountains. Spacious parks and green spaces invite you to take contemplative walks. A visit to the Electoral Palace should not be missed. Historic buildings bear witness to an eventful history, from the beginnings in Roman times 2000 years ago to the present day modernity. The Haus zum Stein in the city center is the oldest preserved Mainz residential building from the Middle Ages.
Frankfurt, Germany
Disembarkation takes place after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ireland.
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