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The Rhine & Moselle (Southbound) 2027

11 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6 (234 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. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants and marketplace on your own
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets (CLASSIC option)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Age stately homes (CLASSIC option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions in Amsterdam
    • Visit Amsterdam's museums or galleries
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (CLASSIC option)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring the Gothic cathedral (CLASSIC option)

    Optional Activities

    • Sample locally brewed Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Moselle River with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • Visit former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker and underground vault (DISCOVERY option)
    • Guided Walk of Cochem with visit to Reichsburg Castle (CLASSIC option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Eltz Castle
  5. Day 5

    Trier - Luxembourg

    Trier - Luxembourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Trier with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier starting from Porta Nigra (CLASSIC option)
    • Guided Tour of Luxembourg City (CLASSIC option)
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
    Luxembourg City
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Bernkastel area with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel wine village (CLASSIC option)
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
  7. Day 7

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Koblenz's Mosel side with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • Guided City Walk of Koblenz featuring fortresses and monuments (CLASSIC option)
    • Guided Visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens (CLASSIC option)
    • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim village after dinner
    • Enjoy live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Sayn Manor House
    Rüdesheim
  8. Day 8

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk the Philosophers' Way in Heidelberg with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • Guided Tour of Schwetzingen Palace, gardens, and historic palace square (CLASSIC option)
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle featuring Renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (CLASSIC option)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (ACTIVE option)
    • City Sightseeing Tour including the Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District (CLASSIC option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions in Strasbourg
    • Visit museums in Strasbourg
    • Stroll across Strasbourg city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  10. Day 10

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest (ACTIVE option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (CLASSIC option)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (CLASSIC option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village in the morning
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel

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