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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) 2026

10 days
From Amsterdam to Lucerne
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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 (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese; complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks included)

    Included Activities

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

    Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing sailing on the Sky Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam canals
    • Tour to the Street Art Museum with hands-on workshop creating a group mural
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise exploring iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Street Art Museum
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • City Biking Tour discovering stories about Düsseldorf's sights
    • Düsseldorf's Old Town culinary experience with insight into culinary diversity
    • Guided Tour of Düsseldorf visiting the Old Town and spectacular subway line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try Altbiers
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Koblenz to Bingen to Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through the Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Views of ancient castles and the Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards surrounding Koblenz
    • Excursion to the 'Lava City' of Mendig exploring caverns and corridors where basalt was mined
    • Leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rheinstein Castle
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Rhine Gorge
    Mendig
  5. Day 5

    Speyer to Kehl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Kehl to Strasbourg to Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour along the river exploring Strasbourg's European District and Marne-Rhein Canal
    • Culinary Walk discovering 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
    Marne-Rhein Canal
  7. Day 7

    Breisach to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through the magical Black Forest
    • Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward the medieval village of Burkheim
    • Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest visiting Vogtsbauernhof open-air-museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center sheltered by the Black Forest
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the charming village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Burkheim
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
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  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Wine Tasting tour in the Lucerne area
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

    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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