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Rhine Highlights 2026 - 8 Days (14 destinations)

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From Basel to Amsterdam
5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Amsterdam canal at sunset with a historic church in the background.
  • Bicycle-lined bridge over a canal in Amsterdam with traditional buildings.
  • Rhein River in Basel with historic buildings on riverbank.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)
  3. Day 2

    Kehl

    Kehl
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine region tour with wine tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
  4. Day 3

    Rastatt

    Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Scenic Freechoice: Baden-Baden Caracalla Spa thermal bath visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Schloss Favorite palace tour
    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with palace and gardens exploration
    Landmarks
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Baden-Baden Kurhaus
    Roman Baths, Baden-Baden
    Caracalla Spa
    Schloss Favorite
  5. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Mannheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Orientation tour of Heidelberg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz Ritter vineyard tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Heidelberg Tun
    Bad Dürkheim
    Fitz Ritter Vineyard
  6. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Koblenz Old Town
    • Scenic Freechoice: Medieval Limburg tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Cochem and Moselle Valley tour with Reichsburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Florinsmarkt, Koblenz
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
  7. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with Cologne Cathedral visit

    Optional Activities

    • Spa massage on board (costs apply)
    • Salt Therapy Lounge access on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise (one-hour historic waterways tour)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation
    • Scenic Freechoice: Dutch Countryside e-bike tour
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Fabrique des Lumières
  9. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board

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    Guests
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    Guests
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    Length
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  • 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...
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    • Captain steers a small river boat while passengers observe from the cabin.
    • Imposing twin-spired Cologne Cathedral towers over the city square with visitors below.
    • Tour guide explains a bronze tactile model of Heidelberg with castle ruins on hill behind.
    • Half-timbered medieval building lines a cobblestone street with tourists walking past.
    • Fortified hilltop castle rises above lush green slopes and rocky outcrops along the Rhine.
    • Modern white river-cruise vessel moored beside a bridge, with passenger walking the gangway.
    • Compact hotel cabin with neatly made bed, wooden wardrobe and tablet on duvet.
    • Panoramic view over Heidelberg’s red-roofed old town, historic bridge and wooded hills across the Neckar River.
    • Close-up of orange life ring labeled 'Scenic Ruby' aboard a ship deck under blue sky.
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    Derf5.0•April 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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    • Gourmet dish featuring sliced duck, vegetable roll and rich sauce artistically arranged on a white plate.
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