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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
    • Tour to the Street Art Museum with hands-on mural workshop
    • Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam
    • Guided Canal Cruise of Amsterdam
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try Altbiers
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  4. Day 4

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards around Koblenz
    • Volcano Encounter excursion to Mendig with cavern exploration
    • Guided Walk of Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Rhine Gorge cruise through UNESCO World Heritage site with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rheinstein Castle
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Rhine Gorge
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  5. Day 5

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way
    • Guided Tour of four breweries in Heidelberg
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with wine barrel viewing and local specialty tasting
    • Guided Tour of Speyer and 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
    • Culinary Walk to discover Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg 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 along Rhine River toward Burkheim Medieval village
    • Full-day Guided Tour of Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum and water mill
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Vista
    Avalon Vista
    Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Pan… Read more
    Built
    2012
    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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    September 8th, 2025
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    July 28th, 2024
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    May 12th, 2024
    This was our first cruise and we enjoyed it very much. The ship was immaculate, the staff was lovely, and the food...
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