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Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle 2026 - 8 Days (16 destinations)

8 days
From Frankfurt-am-Main to Basel
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 163
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz - explore old town's winding streets, townhouses, squares, and historic churches including Florinsmarkt
    • Visit Burg Eltz - tour the 850-year-old castle featuring treasury and armoury with nine centuries of artefacts
    • Medieval Limburg - coach excursion to charming town with half-timbered houses, cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke
    • Koblenz e-bike cycling tour - guided tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers crossing twice
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Burg Eltz
    Limburg an der Lahn
  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel - guided tour of town highlights including half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus with leisure time
    • Wine tasting along the Moselle - learn about wine varieties and sample local wines at a renowned winery
    • Hike to Landshut Castle - active guided hike with historical background of the 13th-century castle
    • Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche - Scenic Enrich experience with classical music in World Heritage-listed Church of Our Lady in Trier
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkasteler Doctor
    Liebfrauenkirche
  4. Day 4

    Cochem to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cochem - explore Reichsburg Castle with well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time to walk charming streets
    • Cycling tour of Cochem - guided e-bike tour along flat Moselle River path showing castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Valwig
    Belstein
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - introduction to mechanical musical instruments with local guide, plus optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Hike and cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards with Rhine Valley views, cable car return to town
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
  6. Day 6

    Rastatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden - follow in steps of European elite, see elegant Kurhaus from 1820s with casino and shopping, explore Roman baths remains
    • Schloss Favorite - tour the 18th-century hunting lodge and summer palace, oldest German porcelain palace that survived intact
    • Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg Maginot Line - discover WWII history of French fortification system, visit underground bunkers and learn about soldiers' daily life
    • Guided tour of Strasbourg - walking tour of charming town seeing cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, half-timbered houses and beautiful canals
    Landmarks
    Kurhaus
    Schloss Favorite
    Fort Schoenenbourg
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl - sample wines from top-quality volcanic soil region
    • Excursion to Colmar - visit fairytale town with quaint canals, ancient half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets with shops and cafes, and bustling markets
    • Excursion to Freiburg - guided tour through medieval town centre to see Freiburg Munster on edge of Black Forest
    • Tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg - guided tour of 12th-century royal castle rebuilt 200 years after 30 Years War destruction
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Colmar
    Freiburg Munster
    Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2009 (refurbished 2013)
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    October 10th, 2023
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