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A Taste of the Rhine - A Wine Cruise 2027 - 8 Days

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.4 (47 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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Board 5-star Scenic Space-Ship
    • Welcome reception

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's canals and laneways
    • Visit charming cafés
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fabrique des Lumières - digital art installation visit (if selected Freechoice option)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - windmill exploration and village visits
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam - canal and bridge exploration with herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières - immersive digital art installation
    • Cycling tour - bicycle tour of Amsterdam outskirts with local guide
    Landmarks
    Fabrique des Lumières
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  4. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Cologne

    Amsterdam to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Cologne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne Cathedral
    • Discover Old Town independently
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rhine Gorge cruise viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Hike and Cable Car - active vineyard hike with views of Rhine River and Niederwald Monument
    • Schloss Johannisberg - historic wine estate tour with wine tasting
    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - mechanical musical instruments museum with mini train arrival and cable car option
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
  6. Day 5

    Mannheim - Rastatt

    Mannheim - Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Viticulture lecture on board with wine tasting
    • Private classical evening concert at Rastatt Palace

    Optional Activities

    • The essence of Riesling – Bad Durkheim - Fritz Ritter vineyard tour and wine tasting
    • Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour including Heidelberg Castle
    Landmarks
    Fritz Ritter Vineyard
    Heidelberg Castle
    Rastatt Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel Alsace Wine Route with cellar door tasting (if selected Freechoice option)

    Optional Activities

    • Vines and villages of the Alsace - wine cellar tasting and Obernai exploration
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg - guided city tour including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
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  8. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final evening toast on board)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour with Kugelhopf cake tasting at local bistro
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with Black Forest cake tasting - walking tour of Medieval town on Black Forest edge
    • The vines and wine of the Kaiserstuhl region - vineyard tour and wine tasting
    • Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting - guided walk through Old Town with local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    Kaiserstuhl Region
    St. Stephansmünster Cathedral
    Black Forest
  9. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
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    Scenic Ruby
    Since 2009, the Scenic Ruby has been sailing on European waters, carrying up to 167 travellers through mesmerizing landscapes while provi… Read more
    Built
    2009 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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