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Berlin & The Majestic Rhine 2027 - 11 Days (from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau)

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From Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Brandenburg Gate illuminated during the day
  • Map of travel routes in Germany and Switzerland
  • Map of routes through Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • German river cruise loop from Berlin to Basel through Rhine Gorge and Black Forest region.
  • Historic square with classical buildings and a few people walking.
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  • Iconic architectural structure illuminated by warm sunlight.
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Plan your adventure:
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Welcome drink
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  3. Day 2

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Berlin food tasting tour (1.5 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Berlin Cathedral
    Berlin Wall
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  4. Day 3

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Potsdam (5 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Museum Island
    Kurfürstendamm
    Neues Palais
  5. Day 4

    Berlin to Mainz

    Berlin to Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
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  6. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum with mini train ride

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (2 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
  7. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit (3.5 hours, moderate/active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Lorelei Rock
    Burg Eltz
  8. Day 7

    Heidelberg

    Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (3 hours, difficult/active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Fritz Ritter Winery
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  9. Day 8

    Baden-Baden

    Baden-Baden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss
    • Entrance to the Baden-Baden Casino (1 hour, easy activity level)
    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (3 hours, easy activity level)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden
    Bruchsal Palace
    Altes Schloss
    Baden-Baden Casino
    Rastatt Palace
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Treasures of Strasbourg walking tour
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  11. Day 10

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting (5 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    Rathausplatz
  12. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
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