Rhine River Cruise — Swiss Crown, 7 Nights

About Rhine River Cruise — Swiss Crown, 7 Nights

7 Nights 8 Days Rhine River cruise aboard the Swiss Crown. Fly from Istanbul to Bruges; the program begins with stops in Bruges and Brussels, followed by boarding the ship. The ship calls at Amsterdam, Cochem, Rüdesheim, Speyer and Strasbourg in that order. Program summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Bruges; Day 2 Brussels – Amsterdam; Day 3 Amsterdam; Day 4 Cochem; Day 5 Rüdesheim; Day 6 Speyer; Day 7 Strasbourg; Day 8 Strasbourg – Istanbul. Cabin options: Middle Deck Outside – Aft Cabin, Lower Deck Promotional Aft B; Middle Deck Outside – Aft Cabin, Lower Deck; Middle Deck Outside – Forward Cabin, Middle Deck Outside Cabin (Aft); Middle Deck Outside – Forward 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: 30 October 2026. Prices start from €1.097 per person. Included in the price: Round-trip economy-class airfare with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) - Brussels (BRU) / Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (IST) routes; Airport taxes; 2 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation in 3 & 4-star hotels (Brussels and Amsterdam); Tea & coffee station available all day on board and afternoon tea treats; Welcome cocktail; Captain’s Gala Cocktail and Gala Special Menu.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Bruges

Flight from Istanbul to Bruges; check-in at hotel upon arrival. Sightseeing around Markt Square during the day. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 — Brussels – Amsterdam

Land itinerary: Brussels – Amsterdam. Touring around Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the Red Light District 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

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 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, Speyer, Strasbourg.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard the Swiss Crown.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Flight from Istanbul to Bruges; the itinerary begins with stops in Bruges and Brussels, followed by embarkation on the ship; return is also by flight.

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?

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

What is included in the price?

Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) - Brussels (BRU) / Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (IST) routes; Airport taxes; 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 3 & 4-star hotels (Brussels and 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; Brussels city tour; Amsterdam city tour; Cologne city tour; Strasbourg city tour; Frankfurt city tour; Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services.

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.