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Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen 2027 - 11 Days (from Copenhagen to Basel)

11 days
From Copenhagen to Basel
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Copenhagen

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  2. Day 2

    Copenhagen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Copenhagen
    • Canal cruise through Copenhagen including Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace
    Landmarks
    Nyhavn
    Amalienborg Palace
  3. Day 3

    Copenhagen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Christiansborg Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tivoli Gardens
    • Visit to Rosenborg Castle
    • Tastes of Denmark food tasting (extra expense, 1.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Christiansborg Palace
    Tivoli Gardens
    Rosenborg Castle
  4. Day 4

    Copenhagen to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam - Alkmaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar with historic cheese market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Dutch Delights food tasting experience (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Waterland
  6. Day 6

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf including historic Altstadt
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town and Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne along Rhine River (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • German beer experience in legendary brewhouses (extra expense, 2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Altstadt (Düsseldorf)
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz including Church of Our Lady and German Corner

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit (extra expense, 5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady (Koblenz)
    Lorelei Rock
    Cochem Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Germersheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Renaissance Heidelberg Castle
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg with funicular, castle tour, and orientation walk (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bruchsal Palace
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  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour including Strasbourg Cathedral and La Petite France with local tasting of regional specialties

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Breisach - Freiburg - Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting at local market including Black Forest ham

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach through Kaiserstuhl mountains with Black Forest cake break (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense, 5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church (Breisach)
    Freiburg Cathedral
    Rathausplatz (Freiburg)
    Black Forest (Region)
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  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Denmark.Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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