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Early Season on the Rhine 2027 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.1 (38 reviews)
  • Medieval hilltop castle perched above the Rhine River surrounded by verdant vineyards and forest.
  • Iconic gabled canal houses and houseboats line a sunlit Amsterdam canal with vivid reflections.
  • Aerial of Cologne showing twin-spired cathedral, Hohenzollern bridge and city skyline under dramatic clouds.
  • High viewpoint of Deutsches Eck monument where Moselle meets Rhine with cable cars crossing river.
  • Strollers walk along Rhine path opposite Ehrenbreitstein Fortress perched on forested hilltop.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Timeless Dutch Countryside excursion
    • Clog painting on board

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights tour (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level) - includes visit to Jordaan area, chocolate shop, Our Lord in the Attic 17th-century house with Catholic church in attic, local beer and traditional Dutch snacks at a local brewery
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
    Our Lord in the Attic
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Düsseldorf's Old Town including City Hall and Castle Tower
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with historic monuments and contemporary architecture
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage-listed)

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience - guided tour through Cologne's brewhouses (2 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Düsseldorf City Hall
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level) - includes walking tour and guided visit to Cochem Castle with views of Moselle Valley
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady (Koblenz)
    German Corner
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Cochem
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle Valley
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  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Neustadt district (Strasbourg)
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Freiburg

    Breisach - Freiburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church (Breisach)
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    Rathausplatz (Freiburg)
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel

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