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The Rhine & Moselle (Southbound) 2027

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

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam independently - visit elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants, and lively marketplace
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions (available afternoon)
    • Visit Amsterdam museums or galleries (free time alternative)
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  3. Day 3

    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 with Gothic cathedral (Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy local Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Moselle River with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • Guided tour of former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker and Cold War vault (Discovery option)
    • Guided Walk of Cochem with hilltop Reichsburg Castle visit (Classic option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Trier - Luxembourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Trier with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier with Porta Nigra and city center (Classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Luxembourg City with dramatic gorge views and ancient ruins (Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride exploring Koblenz's Mosel side with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • Guided City Walk amid fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments (Classic option)
    • Guided Visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens (Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Rüdesheim village
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Sayn Manor House
  8. Day 8

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • Guided tour of Schwetzingen Palace, palace gardens, and historic square (Classic option)
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat - world's largest wine barrel (Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • City Sightseeing Tour with Gothic cathedral and La Petite France district (Classic option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour of the Black Forest (Active option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour of Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (Classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Upper Rhine Valley vineyards (Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with medieval and early Renaissance buildings (morning)
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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