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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2027 - 11 Days

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.1 (39 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam after dark
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Rotterdam showcasing cutting-edge architecture and maritime history
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Dutch Shanty choir performance on board
    Landmarks
    Cube Houses
    Erasmus Bridge
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Nijmegen exploring architectural wonders, history, landmarks including Valkhof Park and St. Stephen's Church

    Optional Activities

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

    Bonn

    Bonn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bonn including Beethoven House, Poppelsdorf Palace, and Bonn Minster

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Bonn exploring cycling trails and authentic atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Beethoven House
    Poppelsdorf Palace
    Bonn Minster
  6. Day 5

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting with expert local guide
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins with views overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
    Moselle River Vineyards
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Cochem - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Cycling tour along the Moselle
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem
    Moselle River
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  8. Day 7

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager through Sankt Goar and surrounding Rhine Valley landscape

    Optional Activities

    • Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg with vineyard views
    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument through vineyards with Rhine Valley views
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense, Duration: 2 hours, Activity level: Easy)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Mainz

    Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz including sandstone cathedral, old town, medieval market squares, half-timbered houses, and Gutenberg heritage

    Optional Activities

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

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden treasures of Strasbourg guided walking tour including Petite France, canals, half-timbered houses, covered bridges, Vauban Dam, and Neustadt quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route immersive excursion (extra expense, Duration: 3 hours, Activity level: Easy)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 10

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning excursion to Colmar with walking through cobblestone lanes and half-timbered architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the Rhine paddling upstream along quiet waters from Steinenstadt
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
  12. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Emerald Cruises

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4.1 (39 reviews)
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11 hours
Response rate
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • 2 local currencies

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  • Plug types C, E, F, J

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