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Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers (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 Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets (classic option)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Amsterdam's 'Golden Age' homes (classic option)
    • Onboard lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions in Amsterdam
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (discovery option)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring the gothic cathedral (classic option)
    • Live entertainment from local musicians on board

    Optional Activities

    • Free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic sail through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Tour to Eberbach Monastery with wine tasting (discovery option)
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with wine tasting (classic option)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Eberbach Monastery
    Mechanical Music Museum
  5. Day 5

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Heidelberg's Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Guided Tour through Speyer with wine tasting (classic option)
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat viewing (classic option)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
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  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour through Strasbourg with Adventure Host (active option)
    • City Sightseeing Tour featuring Gothic cathedral and La Petite France (classic option)
    • Guided Tour along Alsace Wine Route with wine tasting (discovery option)
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Alsace Wine Route
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Colmar with chateau wine cellar visit (discovery option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernohf museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (classic option)
    • Morning Guided Tour through Colmar's 'Little Venice' and historic buildings (classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (classic option)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernohf Open-Air Museum
    Freiburg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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