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Rhine Highlights with Paris 2027 - 11 Days (from Basel to Paris)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with Black Forest cake tasting
    • Walking tour of Breisach with local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    St. Stephanskirche (St. Stephans Cathedral)
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg - Rastatt

    Strasbourg - Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt with pianist and vocalists

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting at local wine cellar and visit to Obernai
    • E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg exploring over 500km of trails
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg covering the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Mannheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with walking tour of Old Town and free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle and viewing of the world's largest Wine Barrel
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter winery
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz exploring Old Town winding streets, townhouses, and Florinsmarkt
    • Medieval Limburg walking tour visiting the cathedral and Alten Lahnbrücke bridge
    • Cochem & Moselle Valley excursion with guided tour and Reichsburg Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Statue
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Reichsburg Castle
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar visiting 16th-century windmills and nearby villages
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam with canal and bridge exploration and herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation in former 19th-century gas works
    • Cycling tour with local guide exploring everyday Dutch life
    Landmarks
    Fabrique des Lumières
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Amsterdam to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Amsterdam to Paris
  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Palais Garnier Opera
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
    River Seine
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Secrets of Montmartre exploring historic artist district, vineyard, and local characteristics
    • Atelier des Lumières digital art center with immersive exhibitions and large-scale projections
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Montmartre Vineyard
    Atelier des Lumières
  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Paris

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    Staterooms
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