8 nights on board the 4-star-plus river ship Excellence Crown for 2 people

2 cabin categories to choose from

• Overnight stay on the main deck: 2-berth cabin of 13m² with upper windows (cannot be opened)
• Overnight stay on the middle deck: Junior Suite of 20m² with French balcony, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and sliding door

Equipment: shower/WC, adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, in-house telephone, hairdryer

Included services

• Premium full board
• Comfort coach for outward/return journey subject to availability (the timetables for intermediate stops are available on the website)
• Luggage service at the port
• On-board services, online newsstand, audio system for land tours, water bottle
• Excellence Fluss-Plus
• Experience-Plus
• CO2 climate protection contribution from the Myclimate Foundation
• Experienced German-speaking Excellence tour guide and German-language travel documents
• Free WLAN on board
• All inclusive services here

Your itinerary

• IMPORTANT: You are of course free to book only individual chargeable services listed below and/or explore the destinations on your own (15% advance booking discount).

• Day 1: Swiss boarding point > Basel
  Journey to Basel. Arrival at the port and welcome aperitif. At 3.30pm, your Excellence river liner sets sail. You will enjoy a delicious dinner with a view of the river. Whatever you need during the journey – one word is enough.

• Day 2: Kehl > (Strasbourg)
  • Discover Strasbourg by boat on the city's canals or immerse yourself in the local specialties of Alsace during a tasty city tour.
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • Boat trip Strasbourg: CHF 35.– (Mittendrin package)
    • Tasty city tour Strasbourg: CHF 69.–
• Day 3: Cologne
  • Discover the lively old town of Cologne with a visit to a brewery, take part in an Urban Art Tour (2026) or dive into the world of perfumes with the 4711 workshop (2027).
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • Guided city tour of Cologne incl. brewery visit: CHF 42.– (Mittendrin package)
    • Urban Art Tour Cologne (2026): CHF 37.–
    • 4711 perfume seminar Cologne (2027): CHF 35.–
• Day 4: Rotterdam
  • You will admire the Rotterdam skyline during a harbor and city tour, explore green innovations or discover De Biesbosch National Park by boat.
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • Harbor and city tour Rotterdam: CHF 55.– (Mittendrin package)
    • Green Rotterdam: CHF 58.–
    • De Biesbosch National Park with boat trip and museum: CHF 72.–
• Day 5: Amsterdam
  • Explore the vibrant city on a canal cruise, discover the Noord district by e-bike or visit the creative NDSM shipyard. Seasonal visit to Keukenhof (2027) or excursion to Zaanse Schans & Volendam (2026/2027).
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • Canal cruise Amsterdam: CHF 42.– (Mittendrin package)
    • E-bike tour to Amsterdam's Noord district: CHF 75.–
    • Zaanse Schans & Volendam: CHF 48.–
    • NDSM shipyard with Straat Museum: CHF 48.–
    • Keukenhof (departures 2027): CHF 53.–
• Day 6: Duisburg > Düsseldorf
  • Architectural tour of Duisburg's inner harbor or astronomical tour (2026). City tour of Düsseldorf with the Rhine Tower and Altbier tasting, or climate stroll. In 2027, option IGA Duisburg. In the evening on board: lecture "The Rhine, a river of destiny" by ecology professor Bruno Streit.
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • City tour of Düsseldorf with Rhine Tower and Altbier tasting: CHF 42.– (Mittendrin package)
    • Architectural tour of Duisburg inner harbor (2026): CHF 31.–
    • Astronomical tour Duisburg (2026): CHF 31.–
    • Climate stroll Düsseldorf: CHF 31.–
    • IGA Duisburg with lunch (departures 2027): CHF 90.–
• Day 7: Rüdesheim
  • Walking wine tasting at Eberbach Monastery, culture and flavors tour on the theme of Hildegard von Bingen, or cable car ride with a wine walk (2026).
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • Eberbach Monastery with walking wine tasting: CHF 54.–
    • Cable car ride and wine walk Rüdesheim (2026): CHF 59.–
    • Culture, history and enjoyment in the Rheingau, the land of Hildegard von Bingen: CHF 35.–
• Day 8: Plittersdorf > (Baden-Baden) > Kehl
  • Guided tour of the spa town of Baden-Baden. Optional visit to the Frieder Burda Art Museum (2026) or a hike in the Black Forest vineyards with wine tasting (2027).
  • Optional shore excursions (price per person)
    • Guided city tour of Baden-Baden and free time: CHF 33.– (Mittendrin package)
    • Frieder Burda Museum (2026): CHF 43.–
    • Hike in Baden-Baden with wine tasting (2027): CHF 35.–
• Day 9: Basel > Swiss boarding point
  Breakfast on board and return journey to Switzerland.

Mittendrin package with 6 selected tours available for separate booking directly with the partner



Ship
On board, you can look forward to a stylish, relaxing atmosphere with the Excellence Restaurant, the Rive Restaurant, the Riveranda outdoor restaurant and the Skylounge with bar. You can unwind on the sun deck with its hot tub, sun loungers and seating areas, or enjoy the fitness facilities, sauna and massages in the small Wellnest spa area. A lift, free Wi-Fi, an on-board shop, an in-house bakery and pâtisserie, luggage and laundry services, as well as water, coffee and tea available round the clock, ensure added comfort. Culinary highlights are provided by the premium full-board package, featuring a generous breakfast, light mid-morning snacks, varied set menus and buffets, as well as coffee, tea and pâtisserie in the afternoon. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available on request. In the Rive and Riveranda restaurants, you can enjoy seasonal cuisine; for stays of 5 nights or more, you'll also be treated to the exclusive Made for Excellence menu by top chef Hugo Miranda. A welcome aperitif, as well as themed and gala evenings, round off the experience. The ship, which has been awarded the Green Award Foundation's Gold Label, also meets the highest standards in the areas of safety, environmental friendliness and social responsibility.

Use
Departure according to the purchased voucher

Not included
Seat reservation in coach 1st to 3rd row (can be requested from the partner when booking)

Booking

• After purchase, the voucher will be available for download in your account under «Orders» > «Coupons»
• Valid passport or identity card (ID) is mandatory and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
• Booking is only possible by email: info@excellence.ch (attach voucher as PDF)
  Please provide the following information: full names, dates of birth and mobile numbers of all travellers, bus pick-up point in Switzerland
• Confirmation deadline: Contact Excellence Cruises no later than 3 days after purchase to confirm the trip (after this time, bus seats can no longer be guaranteed)
• Telephone enquiries only for questions: 0041 71 626 85 85 (mention voucher, no telephone bookings possible)
• The timetables and boarding points are specified when booking
• Booking on request and subject to availability
• Payment by credit card - no problem: If the amount for the credit card is too high, you are welcome to contact our customer support by email at support@deindeal.ch or by phone on 0848 500 501
• Cancellation and terms and conditions: No cancellation possible after booking. From the time of booking, the general terms and conditions of Excellence Cruises c/o Reisebüro Mittelthurgau apply. Cancellation insurance can be added at the time of booking. Routes and programmes are subject to change.
• The partner's terms and conditions apply from the time of booking

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