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Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland 2026 - 12 Days (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich)

12 days
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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 10 - 163
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz with guide exploring old town, townhouses, squares and Florinsmarkt
    • Visit Burg Eltz castle with treasury and armoury exhibits (active walk with stairs)
    • Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with cathedral and Old Bridge
    • Guided e-bike cycling tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Burg Eltz
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alte Lahnbrucke
  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide covering architecture, half-timbered houses and Renaissance Town Hall
    • Wine tasting at renowned Moselle winery with local wine sampling
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle with local guide
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
    Liebfrauenkirche
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle exploration with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time to walk charming streets (or wine tasting alternative when castle unavailable)
    • Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along Moselle River path with local guide viewing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Moselle River
    Valwig
    Belstein
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  5. Day 5

    Rhine Valley to Rüdesheim

    Rhine Valley to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Rhine Valley views and cable car return to town
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Niederwald Monument
  6. Day 6

    Rastatt and Baden-Baden

    Rastatt and Baden-Baden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden following historic European retreat sites with Kurhaus and Roman baths
    • Schloss Favorite palace visit showcasing 18th-century aristocratic hunting lodge and oldest German porcelain palace
    • Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg exploring Maginot Line fortifications and underground bunkers from WW II
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, half-timbered houses and canals (active walk)
    Landmarks
    Kurhaus Baden-Baden
    Roman Baths Baden-Baden
    Schloss Favorite
    Fort Schoenenbourg
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl vineyard with sampling of top-quality wines from volcanic soils
    • Excursion to Colmar featuring canals, half-timbered houses dating back centuries, cobblestoned streets and local markets
    • Excursion to Freiburg with guided tour of medieval town centre and Freiburg Munster (WW II survivor)
    • Guided tour of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg featuring 12th-century royal castle rebuilt after 30 Years War
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Colmar Old Town
    Freiburg Munster
    Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel to Montreux

    Basel to Montreux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chaplin's World Museum with exploration of home, studio and park
    Landmarks
    Chaplin's World Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Montreux

    Montreux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch with private cheese-making demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic train ride to Château-d'Oex
    • Private cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
    • Fondue lunch
    Landmarks
    Château-d'Oex
    Restaurant Le Chalet
  10. Day 10

    Gstaad to Bern

    Gstaad to Bern
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Gstaad
    • Guided tour of Bern including fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets and Bear Park
    Landmarks
    Bear Park
  11. Day 11

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Lucerne to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, waterfront promenades and colorful buildings
    • Walking tour of Zurich including historic bridges and Bahnhofstrasse
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Altstadt
    Bahnhofstrasse
  12. Day 12

    Zurich Departure

    Zurich Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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