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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2027 - 11 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

11 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
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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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam after dark
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam showcasing Cube Houses and Erasmus Bridge
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    • Shanty choir performance on board
    Landmarks
    Cube Houses
    Erasmus Bridge
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour including Valkhof Park and St. Stephen's Church
    • Guided e-bike tour of Nijmegen along River Waal
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    St. Stephen's Church
    River Waal
  4. Day 4

    Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bonn including Beethoven House, Poppelsdorf Palace, and Bonn Minster
    • Guided e-bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Beethoven House
    Poppelsdorf Palace
    Bonn Minster
  5. Day 5

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
    Moselle Valley Vineyards
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem including historic town wall, fortifications, and town hall
    • Cycling tour along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience in Koblenz (extra expense, 2 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Moselle River
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  7. Day 7

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense, 2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle Ruins
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz including sandstone cathedral and Old Town with medieval market squares

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level) - runs at same time as included tour
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden treasures of Strasbourg walking tour including Petite France, covered bridges, Vauban Dam, and Neustadt quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt Quarter
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with cobblestone lanes and half-timbered buildings
    • Canoeing on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach
    Colmar Old Town
    Rhine River
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
    91
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    July 23rd, 2025
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    April 25th, 2023
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    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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