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Rhine Highlights with Paris 2027 - 11 Days

11 days
From Paris to Zurich
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Eiffel Tower area
    • Walk along the Seine
    • Visit the Champs-Élysées
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Seine River
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
    • Drive past Palais Garnier Opera
    • View the Louvre
    • View Les Invalides
    • Drive along River Seine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris attractions independently during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Palais Garnier
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Secrets of Montmartre: guided walking tour of cobblestone streets and the Montmartre vineyard
    • Atelier des Lumières: immersive digital art centre with large-scale projections and synchronized music
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Montmartre Vineyard
    Atelier des Lumières
  4. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board
  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: visit World Heritage-listed windmills and nearby villages
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam: guided tour of canals, bridges, city history and culture with herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières: digital art installation with projections on 17 metre high walls
    • Cycling tour: e-bike tour on Amsterdam's bicycle trails through suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
    Fabrique des Lumières
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
    • Beer voucher for local beer

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne independently during free time
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rhine Gorge cruise through scenic 65 kilometre stretch with views of 40 hilltop castles and fortresses

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz: explore old town streets, townhouses, squares and churches, visit Florinsmarkt
    • Medieval Limburg: coach transfer to Limburg an der Lahn for walking tour of half-timbered houses, cathedral and Alten Lahnbrücke
    • Cochem & Moselle Valley: coach travel through Moselle Valley to Cochem for walking tour and visit to Reichsburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg an der Lahn
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
    Lorelei Statue
  8. Day 8

    Mannheim to Rastatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg: brief walking tour of Old Town with free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg: guided tour including Heidelberg Castle with balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim: coach drive through vine-covered landscapes to Fritz Ritter winery for tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Heidelberg Castle
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Fritz Ritter Winery
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting: visit a famous wine-growing village for tasting at a local wine cellar and explore Obernai
    • Cycling through Strasbourg: e-bike tour on the region's 500km bicycle trail network through suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg: guided tour of cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile and French-German cultural influences
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
  10. Day 10

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar: walking tour exploring French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture with Kugelhopf cake tasting at a local bistro
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting: walking tour of medieval town on edge of Black Forest with black forest cake tasting
    • Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting: leisurely walk through Old Town viewing pastel facades and cobbled lanes, visit St. Stephansm​ünster cathedral, and local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    St. Stephansm​ünster
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Zurich
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Ruby
    Scenic Ruby
    Since 2009, the Scenic Ruby has been sailing on European waters, carrying up to 167 travellers through mesmerizing landscapes while provi… Read more
    Built
    2009 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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    April 30th, 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
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    April 17th, 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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    August 22nd, 2025
    It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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