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The Majestic Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Mainz)

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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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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board Star-Ship)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board Star-Ship
  2. Day 2

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

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

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Rastatt (Baden-Baden)

    Rastatt (Baden-Baden)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
    • Marksburg Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Eltz Castle
    Marksburg Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Ride on the charming minitrain
    • Taste of Rüdesheimer coffee
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Rhine Valley
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  8. Day 8

    Mainz to Frankfurt

    Mainz to Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast
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