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Rhine Highlights 2026 - 8 Days (15 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Basel

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 10 - 50
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (Welcome reception)
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options: Amsterdam walking tour with herring tasting, Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation, or Rijksmuseum visit with local guide)
Landmarks
Rijksmuseum
Fabrique des Lumières
Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
Amsterdam to Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options: Walking tour of Old Town, Augustusburg Palace visit, or Tour of Cologne Cathedral)
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Augustusburg Palace
Day 4
Cologne to Koblenz
Cologne to Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options: Winery visit with Spätlese tasting, Walking tour of Koblenz Old Town, or Cochem & Moselle Valley excursion)
- Rhine Gorge cruise
Landmarks
Lorelei
Reichsburg Castle
Day 5
Koblenz to Mannheim to Rastatt
Koblenz to Mannheim to Rastatt
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical evening concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options: Orientation tour of Heidelberg, Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit, or Bad Dürkheim vineyard tour and wine tasting)
- Scenic Enrich: Evening at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with guided palace and gardens exploration and private classical music performance
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Baroque Palace of Rastatt
Day 6
Rastatt
Rastatt
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options: Walking tour of Baden-Baden, Baden-Baden Caracalla Spa visit, or Schloss Favorite palace tour)
Landmarks
Caracalla Spa
Schloss Favorite
Day 7
Rastatt to Kehl
Rastatt to Kehl
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options: Guided tour of Strasbourg or Alsace wine region tour with Obernai and Mittelbergheim wine tasting)
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Petit France
Grand Ile
Day 8
Kehl to Basel
Kehl to Basel
Meals
Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

Landmarks
Rijksmuseum
Fabrique des Lumières

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Augustusburg Palace

Landmarks
Lorelei
Reichsburg Castle

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Baroque Palace of Rastatt

Landmarks
Caracalla Spa
Schloss Favorite

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Petit France
Grand Ile

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

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Rating: 4.4 (47 reviews)
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

Scenic Opal
With 53 professionally trained crew members and 85 suites ready to accommodate 169 passengers, Scenic Opal can be found flowing through t… Read more
Built
2016
Guests
169
Crew
51
Length
135m
Staterooms
85
Gross Tonnage
2,721
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.4

GARRY5.0•April 2026
I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass my expectationsShow more
Traveled in April 2026
Derf5.0•April 2026
Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and adequately prepared: no big failures. Excursions were very good with varied options and terrific guides.Show more
Traveled in April 2026

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2 local currencies
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Plug types C, E, F, J
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