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The Majestic Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel)

8 days
From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride on Winzerexpress
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Legends on the Rhine lecture
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served), Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz including German Corner
    • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Rhine Gorge sailing cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine Gorge
    Eltz Castle
  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg starting at Heidelberg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
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  5. Day 5

    Baden-Baden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Star-Ship to Baden-Baden
    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss
    • Entrance to the Casino (extra expense)
    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Altes Schloss (Baden-Baden)
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Strasbourg
    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Petite France, Strasbourg
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt, Strasbourg
  7. Day 7

    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
    Breisach
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Transfer to airport
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    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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    June 25th, 2022
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    well-organized, professional crew, neat ship
    Traveled in June 2022

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