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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) 2027

11 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
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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

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese, or panorama bistro tasting menu options)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ship
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with medieval and early renaissance half-timbered buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg Cathedral
    Colmar
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions (specific options not detailed in itinerary)
    • Self-guided museum visits
    • Free exploration of city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg - Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Schwetzingen Palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Explore Koblenz's Mosel side by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk amid ancient fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments
    • Guided Visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Sayn Manor House
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Trier - Luxembourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Trier with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier starting from Porta Nigra through city center
    • Guided Tour of Luxembourg City with dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra
    Luxembourg City
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    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 with half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
    • Free time to explore at own pace
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Eltz Castle
  9. Day 9

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host in Cologne
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Age homes

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Amsterdam's museums and galleries
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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  • N
    July 27th, 2016
    There are no words to adequately describe how fantastic these cruises were. The staff is beyond wonderful, the food...
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    Traveled in June 2016
  • S
    July 26th, 2016
    We liked the included tours, the wine with dinner,delicious well-presented food, and very friendly, helpful staff. I...
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    Traveled in October 2012
  • G
    July 26th, 2016
    Good cabins, good food, good crew, good ports, good excursions.
    Traveled in July 2015

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