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The Majestic Rhine 2027 - 8 Days (from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau)

8 days
From Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau
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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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt Airport
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum including local mini train ride

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch on board), Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz including Church of Our Lady, German Corner, and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz along Rhine banks, bridges, and surrounding villages and vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense) - medieval castle with eight towers perched on rocky outcrop in Eltz Forest, moderate/active activity, 3.5 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Lorelei Rock
    Burg Eltz
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Mannheim to Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and town highlights

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - funicular to summit, forest walk through Neckar Valley to castle ruins
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (extra expense) - 3 hours, Difficult/Active activity level - walk through Fritz Ritter Winery vineyards with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  5. Day 5

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss

    Optional Activities

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

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Treasures of Strasbourg walking tour including Petite France, canals, half-timbered houses, covered bridges, Vauban Dam, and Neustadt quarter
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
  7. Day 7

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar - ride from your ship through riverside scenery and wineries with short orientation tour and free time in Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting (extra expense) - 5 hours, Easy activity level - tour of this photogenic university city with visit to local market for Black Forest ham and delicacies
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Freiburg Altstadt
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Basel Airport

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    5.0
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  • Steven5.0July 2022
    Was an outstanding cruise. Very well organized and we got exactly out of it what we wanted. Just the right mix of...
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  • Eduardas5.0June 2022
    well-organized, professional crew, neat ship
    Traveled in June 2022

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Tour ID: 342325

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