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The Majestic Rhine & Berlin 2026 - 11 Days (from Basel to Berlin)

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From Basel to Berlin
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  • Brandenburg Gate glowing at sunset
  • Colorful half-timbered buildings along a canal with flowers.
  • Aerial view of a city with a prominent cathedral and green surroundings.
  • Historic city with a castle and a stone bridge over a river.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board Star-Ship
  2. Day 2

    Breisach - Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg - Petite France
    Strasbourg - Neustadt
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  4. Day 4

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss
    • Baden-Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
    • Entrance to the Casino (extra expense, only available on select dates)
    Landmarks
    Altes Schloss
    Baden-Baden
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Vineyard hike and wine tasting in Bad Durkheim (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit or Marksburg Castle (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Eltz Castle
    Marksburg Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Minitrain ride in Rüdesheim
    • Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Rüdesheim
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  8. Day 8

    Mainz - Frankfurt - Berlin

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    Breakfast

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    • Breakfast on board Star-Ship
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  9. Day 9

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Berlin
    • Visit to Alexanderplatz
    • Visit to Brandenburg Gate
    • Visit to Berlin Wall
    Landmarks
    Alexanderplatz
    Brandenburg Gate
    Berlin Wall
  10. Day 10

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Potsdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Museum Island
    Kurstendamm
  11. Day 11

    Berlin

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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