Rhine, Main & Swiss Train Journey

10 day Rhine Cruise, on board The Nobleman / Van Loon Cruises (7 nights on board plus overnight out and return journeys)

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Rhine, Main River Cruise & Swiss Train Journey by Veenus

A superb rail & river adventure awaits you through Switzerland, Germany & France. Start your holiday in complete style with the most breathtaking of adventures, a Swiss train journey through awe inspiring alpine scenery before you step onboard a brand new luxury river ship where you will sail the legendary Rhine & Main rivers. From Unesco Hertiage sites and vineyard clad hills to cultural capitals and charming villages, this tour is a must for its scenic prowess.

Holiday Highlights

• Panoramic Swiss Train Journey from Basel into the heart of the Alps

• Black Forest Coach Tour from Breisach

• Guided City Tour of Mannheim, the “City of Inventions”

• Mainz Vineyard Experience in Germany’s premier wine region

• Speyer Old Town Walking Tour, rich in Roman history

• Strasbourg at Leisure, a UNESCO World Heritage city

Your cruise boat

Born from a lifelong love of the water, Van Loon Cruises has its roots in family owned inland shipping dating back to 1987. Their story began with seven tankers in The Netherlands and has evolved into a new way of sharing life on the river offering guests a luxurious, modern cruising experience with a touch of adventure. In 2024, The Gentleman joined the Van Loon fleet and in 2025, The Nobleman followed, a sleek, yacht-inspired river cruiser, designed with elegance and comfort in mind.

What's included

Door-to-door pick-up service
Luxury Coach Travel
Ferry Crossings
Overnight hotel stay in both directions with dinner, bed & breakfast
7-nights full-board river cruise
All-inclusive drinks throughout your cruise
Cruise aboard the brand-new luxury vessel The Nobleman

Onboard facilities:

Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at your seat) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible mealtimes
High-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day from the entire bar menu
Welcome & Farewell Cocktail Reception, Buffet Breakfast, 3 course lunch, Afternoon coffee and cake, Canapés before dinner, 4 course dinner, Evening snacks
Sauna, Wellness Room, Massage Room, Gym
WiFi, Porterage and a minimum 3 nights of Entertainment

Please note that due to this tour being a special charter, deposit payments are non refundable therefore Travel Insurance is strongly recommended for this purpose, and a requirement to cover any possible healthcare costs.

Route: Basel > Breisach > Mannheim > Mainz > Speyer > Strasbourg > Basel

Day 1

Travel to our overnight hotel

Day 2

After breakfast we make our way to Basel where we join our spectacular Cruise boat The Nobleman just in time to relax and unwind with a welcome cocktail reception before dinner.

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Day 3

Experience Switzerland in motion aboard one of Veenus' signature train charters (Full Day Tour) . Departing from Basel, your journey unfolds through awe-inspiring alpine landscapes as the train glides effortlessly into the heart of the Swiss Alps.Settle into your panoramic coach and enjoy a welcome drink, complemented by regional Swiss snacks and wine served along the route. Throughout the journey, onboard guides bring the scenery to life, sharing stories that deepen your connection to every valley, peak, and village that drifts past your window.

*This train route is subject to availability. In the event that this service is unavailable, an alternative train of similar duration will be provided, though the route may differ.

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Day 4

Black Forest Coach Guided Tour (full-day) Travel by coach from the Rhine into the Black Forest, where in hillside villages the 17th-century art of cuckoo clockmaking still thrives, each clock hand-carved and proudly certified. Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through pine-covered valleys, past waterfalls and home to the region's sweetest legend, the Black Forest Cake or enjoy time walking around Breisach.

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Day 5

Mannheim - The "City of Inventions" where innovation and history intertwine. The birthplace of the bicycle, the automobile, and the tractor, this city has shaped modern mobility. Its distinctive grid-style layout, earning it the nickname "City of Squares," sets it apart from any other German city. Mannheim Palace is a grand reminder of the city's royal past, the second-largest Baroque palace in Europe rivalled only by Versailles. (Half day tour)

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Day 6

Mainz, the "Great Wine Capital" of Germany, sits at the centre of the Rheinhessen - the country's largest wine-growing region. Renowned for its centuries-old winemaking tradition, explore one of the Vineyards that surround this city also the home to the Kupferberg cellars, the deepest sparkling wine cellars in the world. Vineyard tour (half-day)

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Day 7

Speyer Old Town Walking Tour (Half Day) One of Germany's oldest towns, Speyer is crowned by its majestic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Romanesque church in the world. The town also holds a remarkable treasure of the world's oldest unopened bottle of wine, preserved since the days of the Roman Empire.

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Day 8

Strasbourg - Set on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg reveals a maze of half-timbered houses and flower-lined canals winding through La Petite France, a storybook quarter once home to tanners and fishermen. Its city centre holds a special distinction as the first entire city in France to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Day 9

Depart the cruise in Basel after breakfast. We sadly make our way to our final overnight stay hotel.

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Day 10

After breakfast we continue our journey home

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