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The Majestic Rhine: Beer and Wine Cruise 2027 - 8 Days (from Mainz to Basel)

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  • The domed Christuskirche church stands above leafy streets and colorful townhouses beneath a blue sky.
  • Ehrenbreitstein Fortress crowns a hill overlooking the Rhine River as two walkers enjoy the sunny riverside path.
  • The grand Baroque Mannheim Palace with symmetrical windows faces a cobbled courtyard where visitors relax on benches.
  • Strasbourg Cathedral’s towering spire dominates an expansive city panorama under a hazy morning sky.
  • Historic Basel townhouses and church towers glow in the warm light of sunset beside the Rhine River.
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  • Charming narrow street lined with half-timbered Alsatian houses, hanging flowers, and outdoor café tables.
  • Map tracing a Rhine cruise between Koblenz, Basel and Zurich with stops in France and Germany.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Mainz
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board your luxury Emerald Star-Ship)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
    • Welcome Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Schloss Johannisberg Winery
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German beer garden experience
    • Guided e-bike tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Eltz Castle Visit (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 3.5 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Burg Eltz
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  4. Day 4

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bad-Dürkheim

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bad-Dürkheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad-Dürkheim
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mannheim Palace
  5. Day 5

    Rastatt

    Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to Casino Baden-Baden (extra expense)
    • Baden-Baden spa experience (extra expense)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden
    Bruchsal Palace
    Casino Baden-Baden
    Rastatt Palace
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Alsatian beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Neustadt District
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Colmar - Freiburg

    Breisach - Colmar - Freiburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense) - Easy activity level, 5 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Rhine River
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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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