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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026 - 11 Days (15 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1 (38 reviews)
  • Charming half-timbered houses along a canal in Strasbourg.
  • Field of tulips with a backdrop of Dutch buildings.
  • A medieval castle surrounded by green hills.
  • A picturesque river bend with vineyards and a town.
  • A scenic river with a fortress on a hill.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
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  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Witte Huis
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  3. Day 3

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
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    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour
    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
  4. Day 4

    Bonn

    Bonn
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn
    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
  5. Day 5

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
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    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
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    Landshut Castle Ruins
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  6. Day 6

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Cochem - Koblenz
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    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Cycling along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
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  7. Day 7

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
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  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Mainz
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    • Guided tour of Mainz

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    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
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    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
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  10. Day 10

    Breisach - Colmar

    Breisach - Colmar
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Canoeing on the banks of the Rhine
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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