River Rhine Cruise Holidays | Shearings Rhine River Cruise.

Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price

Rhine Valley Explorer
8 & 10 Day Holidays by Coach, Air or Rail - 5% Discount

Holiday Highlights
• Myths and legends of the Loreley Rock • Boppard, the 'Pearl of the Rhine' • Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven

This Shearings Rhine cruise holiday allows you to drink in the scenery as you explore colourful villages, gothic churches, medieval towns and ancient castles, as well as discovering the legends of the Loreley Rock. Explore Königswinter, Linz, Boppard and Mainz. A great Shearings cruise to explore the best of the Rhine Valley.

Welcome to your ship: MPS Rotterdam
The MPS Rotterdam is our flagship vessel chartered exclusively by Shearings since 2009. A beautifully designed traditional 4 deck ship, on board you will find soft furnishings in rich colours and dark cherry tones providing an air of elegance. The MPS Rotterdam has deservedly become a firm favourite with our customers, so early booking is strongly recommended. For details of your criuse ship click here

Coach Holiday Itinerary

TUESDAY: UK to Northern France
Across to Calais arriving at our overnight hotel in Northern France in time for dinner.

WEDNESDAY: N. France to Cologne
Joining our ship, you can choose to spend time on board or explore the magic of Cologne.

THURSDAY: Cologne – Königswinter – Linz
We sail to Königswinter, home to the imposing Drachenfels mountain. Then on to charming Linz with its medieval moated castle.

FRIDAY: Linz to Boppard
We continue south to the Roman fortress town of Boppard, the 'Pearl of the Rhine'.

SATURDAY: Boppard to Rüdesheim
Today’s cruise takes in the legendary Loreley Rock.

SUNDAY: Rüdesheim to Mainz
This morning we cruise to Mainz, former fort city and capital of Rhineland

MONDAY: Mainz to Koblenz
Where the Rhine meets the Moselle, the scenery is simply breathtaking. At the northern end of the Rhine Gorge you’ll have time to explore Koblenz.

TUESDAY: Koblenz to Bonn to Cologne
Cruise to Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven and the Poppelsdorf Palace. We sail back to Cologne and enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.

WEDNESDAY: Cologne to N. France
Time to disembark MPS Rotterdam as we journey to our overnight hotel in Northern France.

THURSDAY: N. France to UK
Calais, Dover, then home.

Rhine Valley Explorer - Coach Holidays 10 Days 2012 Departures - Tour Code RRDECRB
• 2 nights hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast on/post route • 7 nights full board cruise • Departs Tuesday Returns Thursday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Date	Dep Code	Price	Date	Dep Code	Price
May 22	A	£1129 £1073	August 28	A	£1139 £1083
Supplement Single Room £199 Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade - CLICK HERE

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Air Holiday Itinerary
WEDNESDAY: UK to Cologne/Dusseldorf Flight to Cologne or Dusseldorf where you will be met by a representative and transferred to the MPS Rotterdam. You can relax on board or explore Cologne. THURSDAY to TUESDAY as per Coach Holiday Itinerary WEDNESDAY: Cologne/Düsseldorf to UK Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Rhine Valley Explorer - Air Holidays 8 Days 2012 Departures - Tour Code RADECRB
• 7 nights full board cruise • Return flights & resort transfers • Departs Wednesday Returns Wednesday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 23	£1129 £1073	August 29	£1139 £1083
Supplement Single Room £149 Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade - CLICK HERE Air holiday prices are based on flights with BMI from London Heathrow. Regional departures also available

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Rail Holiday Itinerary
WEDNESDAY: London St Pancras to Cologne From St Pancras, join Eurostar to Brussels then change trains to Cologne. THURSDAY to TUESDAY as per Coach Holiday Itinerary WEDNESDAY: Cologne to London St Pancras After disembarking, we transfer to the station for the service to Brussels, then Eurostar to London.

Rhine Valley Explorer - Rail Holidays 8 Days 2012 Departures - Tour Code RLDECRB
• 7 nights full board cruise • Return Eurostar standard ticket, London- Brussels & onwards by rail to Cologne • Shearings cruise & rail representative • Departs Wednesday Returns Wednesday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 23	£1129 £1073	August 29	£1139 £1083
Supplement Single Room £149 Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade - CLICK HERE

To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter