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Rhine Highlights 2027 - 8 Days (57 destinations)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 163
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals independently
    • Sample Amsterdam's legendary nightlife
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit World Heritage-listed 16th-century windmills and explore nearby villages
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided exploration of canals, bridges, city history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including tasting of local herring
    • Fabrique des Lumières: Digital art installation in a former 19th-century gas works with projections on 17-metre high walls
    • Cycling tour: E-bike or bicycle tour of the city via small ferry to experience life on two wheels with local guide information
    Landmarks
    Schermerhorn Windmills
    Alkmaar
    Fabrique des Lumières
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
    • Local beer voucher

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne's historic buildings and squares independently
    • Experience Cologne's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge with views of hilltop castles and fortresses

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz: Explore the old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and the famed Florinsmarkt
    • Medieval Limburg excursion: Coach transfer to Limburg an der Lahn for guided walk through historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, visit cathedral, and see Alten Lahnbrücke bridge
    • Cochem & Moselle Valley excursion: Coach travel through Moselle Valley to Cochem for walking tour and visit to Reichsburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt, Koblenz
    Limburg an der Lahn
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
    Lorelei Statue
    Rhine Gorge
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  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Rastatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt (Scenic Enrich experience)

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg: Coach transfer, brief walking tour of Old Town, and free time (stairs and uneven ground present)
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg: Guided tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle, views from the balcony, and the great Heidelberg Tun world's largest wine barrel (stairs and uneven ground present)
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim: Visit the famed Fritz Ritter winery, 9th-generation family-owned vineyard, with tour and wine tasting (good fitness required)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Fritz Ritter Winery
    Bad Dürkheim
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting: Explore the culturally diverse wine-growing area, visit one of the region's famous wine villages, taste local wine at a wine cellar, and explore the town of Obernai
    • Cycling through Strasbourg: E-bike journey along the region's impressive bicycle trails (more than 500km available), cycling through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg: Guided exploration of the city's most important sites including the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile, learning how French and German cultures shaped this unique border city
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar: Walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace showcasing French and German architecture, lifestyle, and culture, with tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting: Walking tour of the lively medieval town on the edge of the Black Forest, followed by tasting of delicious Black Forest cake
    • Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting: Leisurely guided walk through Breisach's Old Town exploring pastel facades and cobbled lanes, viewing the hilltop St. Stephansminster cathedral, and tasting local sparkling wine
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    St. Stephansminster, Breisach
    Black Forest
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
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    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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  • Rhine Highlights 2027 - 8 Days (57 destinations) reviewer 2
    April 17th, 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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