A little train will take us through the small alleyways of Rudesheim. The visit will continue on to the Music Museum, located in an old building from the 15th century, close to the Drosselgasse. We'll visit the "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" which holds an impressive collection of no less than 350 mechanical musical instruments dating back to the 18th century to the 20th, all spread out on more than 4000 ft².
"You won't believe your ears” once you embark on a musical adventure into the world of historical automated instruments. This is a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection.
You will then walk down the Drosselgasse, famous for its small restaurants with orchestras. Free time and return on board on foot.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
A little train will take us through the small alleyways of Rudesheim. The visit will continue on to the Music Museum, located in an old building from the 15th century, close to the Drosselgasse. We'll visit the "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" which holds an impressive collection of no less than 350 mechanical musical instruments dating back to the 18th century to the 20th, all spread out on more than 4000 ft².
"You won't believe your ears” once you embark on a musical adventure into the world of historical automated instruments. This is a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection.
You will then walk down the Drosselgasse, famous for its small restaurants with orchestras. Free time and return on board on foot.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruisesNew Year on the romantic Rhine and the picturesque Moselle (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - COCHEM - BERNKASTEL - KOBLENZ - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM or SPEYER - STRASBOURG
Celebrate the New year on the romantic Rhine and Moselle and discover Bernkastel, a beautiful town in the heart of the Moselle Valley, but also Koblenz, which is today a small yet dynamic German city with many stories to tell.
New year in Holland and the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - KREFELD - COLOGNE - KÖNIGSWINTER - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG
Celebrate the New Year in a unique way on a romantic Rhine cruise! Discover Amsterdam and its charming canals but also Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Do not miss out on Cologne, famous for its cathedral, and one of the most dynamic cities in Germany.
Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - BRAUBACH - RÜDESHEIM - SPEYER or WORMS - STRASBOURG
Go on a captivating cruise on the Rhine where you will discover the famous legend of the Lorelei Rock, immersed in the festive and warm atmosphere of a romantic Christmas. There will be magic in the air at Strasbourg's Christmas market, one of the most majestic markets in Europe. Attend the Christmas Mass in Speyer or Worms after a refined Christmas Eve dinner.
New Year in the Romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - KOBLENZ - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG
Celebrate the New Year in a warm and friendly atmosphere! Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley and discover Koblenz, home to one of Germany's richest heritages, Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, and Heidelberg, a symbol of German Romanticism with its fine architecture.
The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - SANKT-GOARSHAUSEN - RÜDESHEIM - MAINZ - GAMBSHEIM - STRASBOURG
Join us for a cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Let yourself be swept away by the beauty and charm of long-standing holiday traditions that include dazzling lights, soothing mulled wine, and zesty gingerbread delights. Plunge into the holiday spirit on our exclusive European Christmas cruise.
Christmas Markets along the Rhine (port-to-port package)
Strasbourg(4) - COLOGNE - KOBLENZ - RÜDESHEIM - SPEYER - STRASBOURG
Christmas markets are in full boom during the holiday season. The smell of freshly baked goods fills the air surrounding the festive wooden booths selling artisan gifts. We'll visit several markets during this cruise for an authentic German holiday experience, including those in Speyer, romantic Heidelberg, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim, and Koblenz.
Christmas Markets along the Rhine (port-to-port package)
STRASBOURG - SPEYER - RÜDESHEIM - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - Strasbourg(4)
Christmas markets are in full boom during the holiday season. The smell of freshly baked goods fills the air surrounding the festive wooden booths selling artisan gifts. We'll visit several markets during this cruise for an authentic German holiday experience, including those in Speyer, romantic Heidelberg, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim, and Koblenz.
Christmas on the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - RÜDESHEIM - BOPPARD - MAINZ - STRASBOURG
Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations! You can also attend the famous Christmas Mass in Boppard and discover the authentic and traditional cities of Rüdesheim and Mainz.
New Year on the Rhine: The romantic Rhine and its castles (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - ST GOAR - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - Heidelberg - SPEYER - STRASBOURG
Embark on a magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style! You will discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.
New Year on the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - The Lorelei rock - RÜDESHEIM - STRASBOURG
Enjoy a romantic Rhine cruise for a memorable New Year's Eve! You will be able to discover the famous rock of the Lorelei as well as its legend, but also Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments which houses the biggest collection of such instruments in Europe.