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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2026

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6 (236 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam's canals
    • Street Art Museum tour with hands-on mural workshop
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam
    • Guided Canal Cruise exploring Amsterdam's waterways and sites
    Landmarks
    Street Art Museum Amsterdam
  4. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
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  5. Day 4

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards around Koblenz
    • Excursion to Mendig - Volcano Encounter including cavern exploration
    • Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rheinstein Castle
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Rhine Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Heidelberg - Speyer

    Heidelberg - Speyer
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way in Heidelberg
    • Guided Tour of four breweries in and around Old Heidelberg
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel) and local specialty tasting
    • Guided Tour of Speyer and its imperial Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Speyer Cathedral
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour along the river and Strasbourg's European District
    • Culinary Walk exploring Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  8. Day 7

    Black Forest - Breisach

    Black Forest - Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
    Burkheim
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    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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