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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2026

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam's canals
    • Street Art Museum visit with hands-on group mural workshop
    • Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise of Amsterdam's waterways
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Biking Tour of Düsseldorf
    • Exploration of Düsseldorf's Old Town and culinary diversity
    • Guided Tour of Düsseldorf including Old Town and subway line

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries for Altbier tasting
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  4. Day 4

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards at the Rhine and Moselle confluence
    • Volcano Encounter excursion in Mendig including cavern exploration
    • Guided Walk of Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    • Rhine Gorge sailing with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rheinstein Castle
    Rock of the Lorelei
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  5. Day 5

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike along the Philosophers' Way with city views
    • Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local specialties
    • Guided Tour of Speyer and its imperial Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Speyer Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour along the river and European District around Marne-Rhein Canal
    • Culinary Walk exploring Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic Cathedral and La Petite France
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour of the Black Forest
    • Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward Burkheim
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogstbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Upper Rhine Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the village of Colmar with medieval and Renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogstbauernhof
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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