Rhine River Valley (2024) Cruise on River Princess from Basel, Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland

Basel is located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany. Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city comprises a large number of theatres and many museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the world's oldest art collection accessible to the public.

Breisach

Situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the in the vecinity of the Black Forest. Centuries of war have destroyed part of the artistic richness of Breisach. Stands out the temple of St. Stephen's Cathedral and, Rheintor where we can find the historical museum.

Strasbourg (France)

Due to it's location, Strasbourg is from the early years an important center of communications, specially riverine, and therefore it is the second port in importance on the Rhine river, which is the most transited in the world.

Mainz, Germany

Located on the banks of the river Rhine and Capital of Germanys Rhineland-Palatinate state, Mainz has a history that dates back approximately 2000 years. Several buildings, monuments and museums offer visitors a window into that rich history while the town also boasts a very cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere. The Mainz Cathedral of St. Martin which is now over 1000 years old, The Gutenberg Museum and The Marktbrunnen, one of the largest Renaissance fountains in Germany are just a few of the historical attractions to be found while the bustling Augustinerstrasse near the old Town is home to many of the towns shops and cafes.

Miltenberg, Germany

Located on the banks of the river Main Miltenberg, is an idyllic town in the heart of Germany. Boasting a rich history accented by its stunning Medieval and Renaissance architecture, Miltenberg was once a roman fortress. Pictureque half-timbered houses, cafes, the Hotel Zum Riesen, one of Germanys oldest inns, as well as a 400-year-old fountain are just a few of the wonderful sights to find in Market Square.

Wurzburg, Germany

Barroque city and capital of the region of Franconia, where the romantic route is started. Quarter house of the famous university on the banks of the Main River. Places of interest on the left side of the river: the marienberg Fortress, the medieval castle, declared world heritage by the UNESCO. On the same side of the fortress we can see the Kapple, a barroque church. The Alte Mainbruke, a stone bridge of the 12th century, the market square, the Marienkapelle, the house Zum Falken, the Residenz and the Hofkirche are the places of special interest you can visit in Wurzburg.

Bamberg (Germany)

Bamberg is a city in Bavaria, Germany, located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Its historic city center is a listed UNESCO world heritage site. Places of Interest: the Old Town, the Rose Garden at the Newe Residenz, The Little Venice, the Altes Rathaus and the Alte Hofhaltung

Nuremberg (Germany)

nuremberg is a city in Germany, surrounded by a medieval wall. The imperial Castle is a symbol of Nuremberg, outstanding in a magical way between the old town and appearing between the most important imperial palaces of the middle ages. it's height offers incredible views of the city. In Nuremberg we can visit apart from the Imperial Castle, the church od St. Sebald, Alberto Dureros house, St. Lawrence church, Frauenkirche, the old town hall, Gemanisches National art and craft museum, the Toy Museum or the Zeltner Palace.