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The Rhine & Moselle (Southbound) 2027

11 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6 (236 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 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants, and lively marketplace
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions (afternoon activities)
    • Visit Amsterdam's museums or galleries
  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host in Cologne
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along the Moselle River with Adventure Host
    • Visit former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker and underground vault
    • Guided Walk of Cochem through half-timbered houses and winding streets
    • Visit Reichsburg Castle with views of Moselle Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle (morning)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Eltz Castle
  6. Day 5

    Trier - Luxembourg

    Trier - Luxembourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Trier with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier from Porta Nigra through city center
    • Guided Tour of Luxembourg City
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
  7. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Bernkastel area with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel wine village with medieval marketplace and timber-framed houses
  8. Day 7

    Koblenz - Rüdesheim

    Koblenz - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along Koblenz's Mosel side with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Koblenz with fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments
    • Guided Visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim village (free time after dinner)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Sayn Manor House
  9. Day 8

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
    • Discover Schwetzingen Palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square
    • Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions (afternoon activities)
    • Visit museums or stroll city center (free time)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  11. Day 10

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through Black Forest
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village (morning)
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
  12. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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  • 2 local currencies

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