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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne (Northbound) 2027

12 days
From Como 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

    Lake Como

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake Como and its surroundings
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  2. Day 2

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of historic center, Broletto (Town Hall), and Duomo
    • Boat Ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
    Landmarks
    Broletto (Town Hall)
    Duomo
    Bellagio
  3. Day 3

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Como
    • Walk on riverbanks
    • Shopping
    • Dining at local restaurant for authentic Italian specialties
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  4. Day 4

    Lake Como to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for views over central Switzerland
    • Swiss Transport Museum (alternative in bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg Medieval City Center
    Colmar
    Black Forest
  7. Day 7

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Visit Alsace's wine country
    • Museum visit
    • Free time to stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
    Alsace Wine Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Heidelberg on the Philosophers' Way
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens and historic square
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Schwetzingen Palace
  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Koblenz
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Johannisberg Castle
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled gothic cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy glass of Kölsch pale lager locally brewed beer
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk through Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Golden Age

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season) with seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
    • Explore colorful streets and canal houses
    • Visit galleries and shops
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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