Rhine River Cruise — Swiss Crown, 6 Nights

About Rhine River Cruise — Swiss Crown, 6 Nights

A 6-night, 7-day Rhine River cruise aboard the Swiss Crown. Fly from Istanbul and board the ship at the port of Amsterdam. The ship calls at Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Speyer and Strasbourg in that order. Itinerary at a glance: Day 1: Istanbul – Amsterdam; Day 2: Amsterdam; Day 3: Cologne; Day 4: Rüdesheim; Day 5: Speyer; Day 6: Strasbourg; Day 7: Strasbourg – Istanbul. Cabin options: Middle Deck Outside – Aft Cabin Lower Deck Promotional Aft Side B, Middle Deck Outside – Aft Cabin Lower Deck, Middle Deck Outside – Forward Cabin Middle Deck Outside Cabin (Aft), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin Middle Deck Outside Cabin (Forward), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin Upper Deck (Forward Cabin), Upper Deck Balcony Aft Cabin Upper Deck (Aft Cabin). The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 31 October 2026. The per-person price starts at €1.099. Included in the price: Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) - Amsterdam (AMS) / Stuttgart (STR) - Istanbul (IST) routes; airport taxes; 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 4-star hotels (Amsterdam); tea and coffee available all day on board and afternoon tea; welcome cocktail; the 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

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

Day 3 — Cologne

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

Day 4 — 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 5 — Speyer

The ship docks at the port of Speyer at 06:30. Tour and free time around the Hercules Statue and Marktplatz Square during the day. The ship departs from the port at 14:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — 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 7 — 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 6 nights and 7 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, respectively.

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: 31 October 2026. Prices start from €1,099 per person.

What cabin types are available?

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

What is included in the price?

Round-trip economy-class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) - Amsterdam (AMS) / Stuttgart (STR) - Istanbul (IST) routes; Airport taxes; 1-night Bed & Breakfast stay at 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; Luggage handling service on the first and last days of the cruise; Airport-hotel-airport transfers; Amsterdam city tour; Cologne city tour; Strasbourg city tour; Stuttgart city tour; Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistance 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.