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A Taste of the Rhine – A Wine Cruise 2027 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)

8 days
From Amsterdam to Zurich
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - Explore 16th-century windmills and nearby villages
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam - Guided exploration of canals and bridges with herring tasting
    • Fabriques des Lumières - Digital art installation in a former 19th-century gas works
    • Cycling tour - Guided bike tour to the outskirts of town with local guide
    Landmarks
    Fabriques des Lumières
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne's Old Town
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rhine Gorge cruise with views of 40 castles and fortresses

    Optional Activities

    • Hike and Cable Car - Guided hike through vineyards with cable car up to Niederwald Monument
    • Schloss Johannisberg - Explore the birthplace of Riesling with wine tasting (awarded second on 2025 World's Best Vineyards list)
    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Quirky museum of mechanical musical instruments accessible by mini train
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim to Rastatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine expert lecture on board with regional wine tasting
    • Private classical evening concert at Rastatt Palace

    Optional Activities

    • The essence of Riesling - Bad Durkheim - Guided vineyard tour at Fritz Ritter (9th-generation family-owned) with tasting
    • Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with free time - Brief walking tour of town with Roman roots and oldest universities
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg - Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle (important Renaissance structure) with town exploration
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Rastatt Palace
    Fritz Ritter Vineyard
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Vines and villages of the Alsace - Wine tasting at a local cellar in a famous wine village with exploration of Obernai
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg - Guided tour of the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile learning about French and German influences
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - Walking tour of Alsace cultural centre with Kugelhopf cake tasting
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - Medieval town exploration at the edge of the Black Forest with Black Forest cake
    • The vines and wine of the Kaiserstuhl region - Wine tasting from volcanic soil vineyards
    • Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting - Guided walk through picturesque old town with local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Kaiserstuhl
    St. Stephansmünster
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel
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Rating
4.4(44 reviews)
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Response rate
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Ruby
    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

Reviews from other tours by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

  • GARRY
    April 30th, 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
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  • Frederick
    April 17th, 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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  • Christine
    August 22nd, 2025
    It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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