3 nights · Germany Baden-Wurttemberg · River cruise · Departs Kehl-Strasbourg (Germany) · Visiting Oberwesel, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mannheim · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Leonard de Vinci
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This river cruise sails the Rhine, departing Kehl-Strasbourg.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Leonard de Vinci |
| Duration | 3 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 13 sailings |
| From fare | $509 per person |
| Year built | 2003 |
| Guests | 144 |
| Cabins | 72 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 105 m |
| Beam | 11 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Strasbourg rewards visitors with a rare blend of French elegance and German character. Its historic center, the Grande Île, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, threaded with canals and half-timbered houses. At its heart, Strasbourg Cathedral rises above the old streets, its pink sandstone façade a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Take time for a table of Alsatian cooking, where French technique meets hearty regional tradition. Then follow the riverfront lanes and discover a city shaped by centuries on Europe’s border.
On the Rhine, Oberwesel rewards a closer look than its compact size suggests. Medieval walls still frame the old town, with towers marking their course. The Gothic Church of Our Lady is known for its carved altar and stained glass. Above the rooftops, Schönburg Castle overlooks the river valley; below, lanes lead to wine taverns and Riesling. The UNESCO-listed valley brings vineyards, slate slopes and centuries of river trade into view.
Rüdesheim is a rewarding first stop on the Rhine, with vineyards climbing steep slopes above the water. It stands at the southern gateway to the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, famed for castles and dramatic river scenery. Explore the old lanes and Drosselgasse, then take the cable car through the vines to the Niederwald Monument. From its hilltop setting, the Rhine spreads below in a view worth lingering over.
Mannheim sits where the Rhine and Neckar meet, a strategic crossroads in southwestern Germany. Its orderly grid of streets gives the city an unusual character. The vast Baroque palace recalls Mannheim’s former role as a seat of the Palatinate court. See the landmark Water Tower and lively squares, then consider an excursion to Heidelberg, about 20 kilometres away. A day ashore can pair urban history with one of Germany’s best-known historic towns.
Strasbourg rewards visitors with a rare blend of French elegance and German character. Its historic center, the Grande Île, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, threaded with canals and half-timbered houses. At its heart, Strasbourg Cathedral rises above the old streets, its pink sandstone façade a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Take time for a table of Alsatian cooking, where French technique meets hearty regional tradition. Then follow the riverfront lanes and discover a city shaped by centuries on Europe’s border.
Published September 23, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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