Rhine River Cruise: Strasbourg and Rüdesheim — Swiss Crown, 7 Nights

About Rhine River Cruise: Strasbourg and Rüdesheim — Swiss Crown, 7 Nights

A 7-night, 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the Swiss Crown. Fly from Istanbul and board the ship at Amsterdam port. The ship calls at Amsterdam, Cochem, Rüdesheim, and Strasbourg, followed by an overland stop in Heidelberg. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Amsterdam; Day 2 Amsterdam; Day 3 Amsterdam; Day 4 Cochem; Day 5 Rüdesheim; Day 6 Speyer – Heidelberg; Day 7 Strasbourg; Day 8 Strasbourg – Istanbul. Cabin options: Middle Deck Outside – Stern Cabin, Lower Deck Promotional Stern Cabin B; Middle Deck Outside – Stern Cabin, Lower Deck; Upper Deck Balcony Stern Cabin, Middle Deck Outside Cabin (stern); Upper Deck Balcony Stern Cabin, Middle Deck Outside Cabin (forward); Upper Deck Balcony Stern Cabin, Upper Deck (forward cabin); Upper Deck Balcony Stern Cabin, Upper Deck (stern cabin). The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 30 October 2026. Prices start at €1.097 per person. Included in the price: Economy-class round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) – Amsterdam (AMS) / Zurich (ZRH) – Istanbul (IST) routes; airport taxes; 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels (Amsterdam); all-day tea and coffee station and afternoon tea treats on board; welcome cocktail; Captain’s Gala Cocktail and special gala menu.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Amsterdam

Flight from Istanbul; upon arrival transfer to Amsterdam port, embarkation on the ship and settling into cabins. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 2 — Amsterdam

Stopover at the port of Amsterdam. Sightseeing and free time around the Market Square, City Hall, Prinsenhof Museum, and the Royal Palace during the day. Overnight stay at an Amsterdam hotel.

Day 3 — Amsterdam

Stop at Amsterdam port. Sightseeing around the Gothic Cologne Cathedral and free time during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 4 — Cochem

The ship docks at Cochem port at 13:30. Sightseeing around Cochem Castle and the Moselle Valley with free time during the day. Overnight on board.

Day 5 — Rüdesheim

The ship docks at Rüdesheim port at 12:00. Sightseeing and free time around the Rüdesheim Music Museum and Lorelei Valley during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — Speyer – Heidelberg

Land program: Speyer – Heidelberg. Sightseeing around the Hercules Fountain and Marktplatz Square during the day. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 — Strasbourg

Stopover at the Port of Strasbourg. Sightseeing and free time during the day around Notre Dame Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Place Kléber, and the Statue of Liberty. Overnight on board.

Day 8 — Strasbourg – Istanbul

Disembarkation after breakfast at Strasbourg port. Transfer to the airport and return flight to Istanbul.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Rhine River cruise with Swiss Crown take?

The tour is 7 nights 8 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Amsterdam, Cochem, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard the Swiss Crown.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Fly from Istanbul to the port of Amsterdam to board the ship; return is also by air.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: October 30, 2026. Prices start from €1,097 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Middle Deck Outside – Aft Cabin, Lower Deck Promotional Aft Side B (base price), Middle Deck Outside – Aft Cabin, Lower Deck (+€100), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin, Middle Deck Outside Cabin (Aft) (+€200), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin, Middle Deck Outside Cabin (forward) (+€250), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin, Upper Deck (Forward Cabin) (+€300), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin, Upper Deck (Aft Cabin) (+€350). The price difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) - Amsterdam (AMS) / Zurich (ZRH) - Istanbul (IST) routes; Airport taxes; 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels (Amsterdam); All-day tea & coffee station and afternoon tea treats on the ship; Welcome cocktail; Captain’s Gala Cocktail and special gala menu; Luggage handling service on the first and last day of the cruise; Airport-hotel-airport transfers; Amsterdam city tour; Cologne city tour; Zurich city tour; Strasbourg city tour; Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services; TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance.

What is not included in the price?

Visa fee and service charge; international departure fee; all personal expenses and hotel extras; optional excursions/activities; all services not specified as included in the price.

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.