MS Symphonie, 4 Night The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei ex Strasbourg, France Return

Discover the Rhine Valley and the legend of the famous Lorelei rock! It is said that a beautiful maiden threw herself into the Rhine in despair over a faithless lover and was transformed into a siren who lured fishermen to destruction. Embark on a surprising cruise through sublime landscapes that will take you to Koblenz and Rüdesheim, known for its vineyards and traditional cafes. 

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of old Strasbourg in a riverboat(2)(only on pre-booking before departure). Our ship will sail through the night.

Day 2
Sailing to the towns of Lauterbourg, Spire, Mainz. The cruise will continue towards Koblenz up the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. We will sail past the towns of Kaub, Oberwesel, Saint-Goar. Before we reach our mooring in Koblenz, you will see Stolzenfels castle. Arrival in Koblenz late in the afternoon. Explore the old city in the company of our hostess. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 3
Cruise up the most beautiful part of the romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rüdesheim. We will pass numerous castles nestling in the famed vineyards and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei. Arrival in Rüdesheim early in the afternoon. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Departure in a touristic train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music.DISCOVERY: Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim.In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its numerous cafés and bands.

Day 4
Departure of the ship early in the morning to cruise up the Rhine to Mannheim. We will pass the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Heidelberg. Back on board late in the afternoon. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner. Our ship will sail towards Strasbourg through the night.

Day 5
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

The symphony, the most important musical composition, is in perfect harmony with this superb Premium ship to which it gave its name. The MS Symphonie offers cruise itineraries on the Rhine and the Danube, romantic rivers par excellence. Completely renovated in 2017, the MS Symphonie is a Premium intimate-sized ship, measuring 110 m long and 11,40 m wide. It can accommodate 106 passengers, in 55 cabins spread over two decks. All cabins offer a variety of amenities and provide guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The blue (referring to the beautiful blue Danube by Johann Strauss Jr.) and yellow tones of the decoration provide a cheerful, lively and light atmosphere. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant offers a superb French cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow guests to take full advantage of the panorama. Also situated on the upper deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor. On the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, guests can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat's design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.