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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 10 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

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From Amsterdam to Basel
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  • Bicycles lined up on a bridge with a canal in the background.
  • Map illustrating travel routes through Germany, Netherlands, and France.
  • A map showing a route through several cities in Europe, including Amsterdam, Cologne, and Basel.
  • Basel cityscape with historical architecture by the river.
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  • Heidelberg Castle and cityscape with a river view.
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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

    Amsterdam

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    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam with Rijksmuseum visit
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
  4. Day 4

    Alkmaar - Rhine River Sailing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
  5. Day 5

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Düsseldorf Old Town
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; Eltz Castle substituted when unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)
    German Corner (Deutsches Eck)
    Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    Cochem Castle
    Eltz Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private Evening Concert dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Flavours of Alsace experience), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Town
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  9. Day 9

    Freiburg - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Black Forest delicacies tasting), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
  10. Day 10

    Basel to Zurich

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    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel Airport
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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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