The Rhine from Basel

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The Rhine from Basel

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Embark on an unforgettable journey along the majestic Rhine River, taking you through charming cities, historic landmarks, and picturesque landscapes. Your voyage begins in Basel, a city where the vibrant blend of art, history, and modern architecture creates a unique urban atmosphere. Stroll through the old town, visit the renowned Kunstmuseum Basel, or relax at a riverside café with stunning views.

Next, you’ll arrive in Strasbourg, the beating heart of Europe. Discover the winding alleyways,

timber-framed houses, and the enchanting Petite France district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. In Frankfurt, experience the dynamic interplay of tradition and innovation.

The striking skyline, historic sites like the Römer, and the cities multicultural flair make it a compelling destination. Speyer takes you back in time with its grand imperial cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque buildings in Europe, and a medieval old town full of charm. Another gem is Breisach am Rhein, nestled beside the gentle hills of the Kaiserstuhl.

The St. Stephen’s Cathedral offers a breathtaking view over the river and surrounding countryside. Enjoy a glass of local wine and soak in the warm hospitality. This journey along the Rhine is a celebration of cultural diversity, history, and natural beauty a true feast for the senses that will leave lasting memories.

Includes:

* Luxury coach travel

* 2 Nights on-board the ferry with a 2 berth inside cabin with 2 x breakfast and 2 x evening meals on board.

* 2 Night in a Hotel on Bed & Breakfast in Saarbrücken - Germany.

* 5 Nights onboard Viva Tiara with Full Board meals and Full premium Drinks package included.

* Cabins available on Emerald, Ruby and Diamond decks

* Optional Excursions available during the cruise at additional charges.

Next, you’ll arrive in Strasbourg, the beating heart of Europe. Discover the winding alleyways,

Includes:

* Luxury coach travel

* 2 Nights on-board the ferry with a 2 berth inside cabin with 2 x breakfast and 2 x evening meals on board.

* 2 Night in a Hotel on Bed & Breakfast in Saarbrücken - Germany.

* 5 Nights onboard Viva Tiara with Full Board meals and Full premium Drinks package included.

* Cabins available on Emerald, Ruby and Diamond decks

* Optional Excursions available during the cruise at additional charges.

Hotel

Come on an unforgettable journey with the VIVA TIARA. Freshly renovated in 2020, the four-star cruise ship invites you to spend cosy and relaxing moments on board. The modern and spacious design of the VIVA TIARA will captivate you from the first glance inside. Here you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Indulge in gourmet dining in the main Riverside restaurant or VIVA's Bistro, or relax in the whirlpool on deck. Treat yourself to a quiet moment in the sauna or steam room, or challenge yourself and your opponent with a game of chess on the sun deck.

The panoramic lounge invites you to enjoy a drink with a beautiful view after an eventful day. Experience unforgettable moments on the VIVA TIARA. On the VIVA TIARA, freshly renovated in 2020, 76 exclusively equipped cabins for 152 guests provide relaxing feel-good moments. The majority of the cabins on the Diamond, Ruby and Emerald decks are 15 m² 2-bed cabins, from which you can enjoy the passing landscape via a French balcony on the Diamond and Ruby decks. On the Ruby and Diamond decks there are two additional 17 m² Junior Suites, which also have a French balcony.

The cabins on the Emerald Deck have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products by RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. An elevator connects the lobby with the Diamond Deck, Ruby Deck and the restaurant. On the VIVA TIARA, in addition to the main restaurant Riverside, guests can expect a bistro included in the VIVA All-Inclusive, as well as a wellness area with sauna and steam bath, among other things, and the sun deck with whirlpool and many deck chairs and other seating.

Itinerary

Saturday 26 September 2026

We depart this morning and make our way by coach to Hull, where you’ll board the P&O Ferry to Rotterdam. Settle into your cabin, enjoy dinner on board, and relax as you sail overnight across the North Sea.

Sunday 27 September 2026

Arrive in Rotterdam and continue by coach through the scenic Dutch and German countryside to Saarbrücken. Check in at the Mercure Hotel Saarbrücken Süd, where you can relax, enjoy the local ambience, and savour a delicious dinner during your overnight stay.

Monday 28 September 2026

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to board the elegant MS VIVA TIARA, marking the beginning of your unforgettable river cruise. Step aboard and settle into the comfort of your cabin, then take some time to explore the ship’s inviting lounges, bars, and observation decks. As you glide northward along the scenic river, watch charming villages, historic castles, and lush landscapes drift by. In the evening, indulge in a delicious dinner on board while soaking in the gentle rhythm of life on the river, a perfect start to your cruising adventure.

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Begin your day with a buffet breakfast on board, then perhaps join a shore excursion to a historic riverside town or vineyard. As the ship cruises through scenic landscapes, enjoy lunch and teatime. In the evening, relax on deck and watch the riverbanks drift by.

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Today is a full cruising day, with a special afternoon tea on board. You’ll pass through the heart of the Romantic Rhine, with opportunities to spot fairytale castles perched on hillsides and vineyards climbing steep slopes. Enjoy the onboard entertainment in the evening.

Thursday 1 October 2026

Continue cruising through iconic Rhine landscapes. You may pass landmarks like the Lorelei Rock, or sail through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO scenic area known for dense clusters of medieval castles and terraced vineyards. Enjoy lectures or commentary onboard to deepen your understanding of the region.

Friday 2 October 2026

This is your final full day aboard. Depending on schedule, there might be a stop in Rüdesheim, Boppard, Mainz, or other Rhine towns. In the evening, celebrate with the Captain’s Farewell Gala Dinner as the ship moors for the night.

Saturday 3 October 2026

Disembark and transfer by coach back to Saarbrücken, where you rest again at the Mercure Hotel Saarbrücken Süd. Take one last opportunity to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, local surroundings, and dinner in elegant style.

Sunday 4 October 2026

After a hearty breakfast, depart Saarbrücken and travel to Rotterdam. Board the P&O Ferry for your return crossing, where you can relax and enjoy a final dinner and breakfast on board. Reflect on the memories of your river cruise and coach journey as the voyage comes to a memorable close.

Departing

Sat 26 Sep, 2026

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VIVA 1

Days

Pickup Points

(TBC) Abergele 1 Tesco Bus Stop
(TBC) Abergele 2 Bowling Green
(TBC) Abergele 3 Pentre Mawr Bus Stop
(TBC) Bagillt Blossoms Inn
(TBC) Belgrano Windjammers
(TBC) Bodelwyddan 1 Bus stop opp garage
(TBC) Bodelwyddan 2 Vicarage
(TBC) Caerwys Drangons Rest
(TBC) Carmel Halfway House Inn (Main Road)
(TBC) Chester A55 Holiday Inn (post house roundabout)
(TBC) Colwyn Bay 2 Guys Newsagent
(TBC) Colwyn Bay 3 Railway Station
(TBC) Conwy Lancaster Square
(TBC) Craig y Don 1 St Pauls Church
(TBC) Deganwy 1 Castle Hotel
(TBC) Denbigh 1 Plas Pigot
(TBC) Denbigh 2 Colomendy
(TBC) Denbigh 3 The Green
(TBC) Denbigh 4 Lenten Pool
(TBC) Dobbs Hill Layby
(TBC) Dyserth 1 Cross Keys Bus Stop
(TBC) Dyserth 2 The Vicarage
(TBC) Dyserth 3 High Street (Opp Thomas Av)
(TBC) Dyserth 4 The Vicarage
(TBC) Ewloe St. Davids Park
(TBC) Ffynnongroew 1 The Crown Inn
(TBC) Ffynnongroew 2 Farmers Arms
(TBC) Flint 1 The Ship Hotel
(TBC) Greenfield 1 Queens Hotel
Coast Road
(TBC) Greenfield 2 The Packet House
(TBC) Gronant Wayside Stores
(TBC) Holway Garage opp Post Office Holway Garage opp Post Office
(TBC) Holywell 1 Baths Main Road
(TBC) Holywell 2 Victoria Hotel
(TBC) Kinmel Bay 1 Junct St Asaph Avenue/ Bronwen Avenue
(TBC) Kinmel Bay 2 Silver Birch
(TBC) Kinmel Bay 3 Anwyl Estate Entrance
(TBC) Kinmel Bay 4 Traffic Lights Bus Stop
(TBC) Llanddulas The Fairview Inn
(TBC) Llandudno 1 Clarence Hotel
(TBC) Llandudno 2 Mostyn Broadway Coach Park
(TBC) Llandudno Junction 1 Station Hotel Bus Stop
(TBC) Llandudno Junction 2 Barclays Bank
(TBC) Llanrhos Post Office
(TBC) Lloc Rock Hotel
(TBC) Meliden 1 Roundwood Avenue
(TBC) Meliden 3 Garden Centre
(TBC) Meliden 4 Manod Road Bus Stop
(TBC) Mochdre Bowling Green
(TBC) Mold opp Station Motors Chester road
(TBC) Mostyn opp Lletty Hotel
(TBC) Mynydd Isa The Griffin
(TBC) Northop Car Park Entrance
(TBC) Old Colwyn 1 Top shop
(TBC) Old Colwyn 3 Queens nursing home
(TBC) Old Colwyn 6 opp Marine Hotel
(TBC) Old Colwyn 7 Jnc. Abergele Rd Highlands Rd Bus Stop
(TBC) Penrhyn Bay 1 St Davids Church
(TBC) Penrhyn Bay 2 Post Office bus stop
(TBC) Pensarn 1 Roundabout Bus Stop
(TBC) Pentre Halkyn Billy Jeans
(TBC) Prestatyn 1 Clwyd Carpets Coast Road
(TBC) Prestatyn 10 Ffordd Onnen/ Nant Drive
(TBC) Prestatyn 11 Opp. Jolly Sailor
(TBC) Prestatyn 12 Pendyffryn Gardens
(TBC) Prestatyn 13 Mini Roundabout
(TBC) Prestatyn 14 St Elmos Drive
(TBC) Prestatyn 2 Ffrith Bus Stop
(TBC) Prestatyn 3 Police Station
(TBC) Prestatyn 4 Victoria Hotel
(TBC) Prestatyn 5 Bus station
(TBC) Prestatyn 6 Williams Estate Agents
(TBC) Prestatyn 7 Junction Fforddisa/ Lon Goed Bus Stop
(TBC) Prestatyn 8 Penrhwylfa Cross Roads
(TBC) Prestatyn 9 Whitehouse Caravan Park
(TBC) Queensferry Asda bus layby
(TBC) Rhos on Sea 1 Cayley Arms
(TBC) Rhos on Sea Hickorys
(TBC) Rhuddlan 1 Vicarage Lane Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhuddlan 2 Rhyl Road Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhuddlan 3 Highlands Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhuddlan Pentre Lane Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhyl 10 Marine Lake Bus Bay
(TBC) Rhyl 11 Sealife Centre Bus Bay
(TBC) Rhyl 12 Junction Churton Road/Russell Road
(TBC) Rhyl 13 Junction Old Golf Road/Russel Road
(TBC) Rhyl 14 Eastville Bus stop - opp denmore
(TBC) Rhyl 15 The Bodfor
Bodfor Street
(TBC) Rhyl 16 Lynton Walk Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhyl 17 Tynewydd Est Entrance
(TBC) Rhyl 18 St Thomas Church
(TBC) Rhyl 19 Dyserth Rd Cemetery
(TBC) Rhyl 2 Boulevard Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhyl 20 Ffordd Derwen
(TBC) Rhyl 28 Stanley Park Avenue/Rhuddlan Rd Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhyl 3 Rosehill Road
(TBC) Rhyl 4 St Margaret's Drive Bus Stop
(TBC) Rhyl 5 Parry's Corner/ Pendyffryn Rd Nth (by phone box)
(TBC) Rhyl 6 Junctions Grange Rd/ Clifton Park Rd
(TBC) Rhyl 7 Vale Road Flats Bus Stop
Layby
(TBC) Rhyl 9 Catholic Church
(TBC) Ruthin Craft Centre Ruthin Craft Centre
(TBC) Sandy Cove Bus Stop
(TBC) St Asaph 1 HM Stanley Hospital
(TBC) St Asaph 2 Cathedral Bus Stop
(TBC) St Asaph 3 Fountain Garage
(TBC) St Asaph 4 Ashley Court Bus Stop
(TBC) St Asaph 5 Bod Erw
(TBC) St Asaph 6 Bishops Walk Bus Stop
(TBC) Towyn Wendover Bus Stop
(TBC) Trefnant 1 Village Hall Bus Stop - Near Traffic Lights
(TBC) Trefnant AA Box
(TBC) Trelawnyd 2 Memorial Hall
(TBC) Voel Depot Voel Coaches
(TBC) Wrexham 2 Plas Coch Pub near sainsburys

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