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The Majestic Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Zurich to Frankfurt-am-Main)

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From Zurich to Frankfurt-am-Main
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  • Cityscape with a historic bridge, river, and castle on a hillside.
  • Aerial view of a small European town with a cathedral and scenic hills.
  • Colorful half-timbered houses in a picturesque street.
  • Traditional half-timbered houses by a canal with reflections in water.
  • Fortress on a hill above a river with people walking by the riverside.
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  • Aerial view of a river in a valley with surrounding hills.
  • Historic building with intricate architecture in a sunny urban setting.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
  2. Day 2

    Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Baden-Baden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss

    Optional Activities

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

    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 (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
    • Marksburg Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine and Moselle Confluence
    Eltz Castle
    Marksburg Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Legends on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
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  8. Day 8

    Mainz to Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast
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