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The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2027

13 days
From Lucerne to Amsterdam
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

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town squares and churches
    • Shop in the city center
    Landmarks
    Reuss River
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Jesuit Church
  3. Day 3

    Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel

    Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn for views over central Switzerland (or Swiss Transport Museum in case of bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike tour through the Black Forest (Activity active option)
    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (Activity classic option)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center in the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  5. Day 5

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral with stained glass, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursions (specific excursions not detailed)
    • Visit a museum
    • Free time to explore and stroll across the city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk on Heidelberg's Philosophers' way with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Guided tour of Schwetzingen Palace including palace gardens and historic palace square (Activity classic option)
    • Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle featuring renaissance ruins and the Great Vat, the world's largest wine barrel (Activity classic option)
    Landmarks
    Philosophers' Way
    Schwetzingen Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

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

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
    • Explore Koblenz's Mosel side by bike with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Guided city walk of Koblenz featuring ancient fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments (Activity classic option)
    • Guided visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens (Activity classic option)
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Sayn Manor House
    Butterfly Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike with Adventure Host in the Bernkastel area (Activity active option)
    • Guided walking tour of Bernkastel wine village featuring medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses (Activity classic option)
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
  9. Day 9

    Trier - Luxembourg

    Trier - Luxembourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power walk in Trier with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Trier starting from Porta Nigra through city center featuring ancient remnants from 144-152 AD (Activity classic option)
    • Guided tour of Luxembourg City with dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along deep gorge terrain (Activity classic option)
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
    Luxembourg City
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Cochem - Moselle Valley

    Cochem - Moselle Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along the Moselle River with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Visit the former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker with underground vault where millions of German Mark were kept during the Cold War (Activity discovery option)
    • Guided walk of Cochem featuring half-timbered houses and winding streets, with visit to Reichsburg Castle for bird's-eye views of Moselle Valley (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Eltz Castle
    • Free time to explore at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Eltz Castle
    Moselle Valley
  11. Day 11

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride like the locals in Cologne with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Guided walking tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites (Activity classic option)
    • Guided city walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy locally brewed Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through cobblestone streets (Activity classic option)
    • Guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of Amsterdam's many museums or galleries
    • Optional biking tour to discover the countryside
    • Free time to explore
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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