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Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen 2028 - 11 Days

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From Copenhagen to Huningue
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen
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  3. Day 2

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Christiansborg Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tivoli Gardens
    • Visit to Rosenborg Castle
    • Tastes of Denmark (extra expense) - guided tasting experience featuring æbleskiver, tarteletter, regional tasting and Danish beverage, 1.5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Christiansborg Palace
    Tivoli Gardens
    Rosenborg Castle
  5. Day 4

    Copenhagen to Amsterdam

    Copenhagen to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 5

    Amsterdam to Alkmaar

    Amsterdam to Alkmaar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - exploration of Dutch villages, traditional windmills and colorful fields
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense) - guided tour with tasting of delicious Dutch treats, 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Waterland
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne - exploration along the Rhine River, northern suburbs and business areas
    • German beer experience (extra expense) - guided tour through legendary brewhouses featuring Kölsch beer, 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Altstadt (Düsseldorf)
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
    Bruchsal Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) - walking tour and guided castle visit in the medieval town of Cochem with views of the Moselle Valley, 5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady (Koblenz)
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Cochem Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Mannheim - Germersheim

    Mannheim - Germersheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - funicular to peak for panoramic Neckar Valley views, forest hike, castle tour and Old Town orientation
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bruchsal Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense) - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa in Germany's Black Forest with healing thermal waters, 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt district
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - route through Kaiserstuhl mountains and riverside woods with stop in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense) - exploration of quaint cobblestone lanes with half-timbered facades, 5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg
    Rathausplatz
    Black Forest
    Colmar
    Kaiserstuhl mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Rhine River

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  • 3 local currencies

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