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

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  • Bright day view across the Rhine to a small German town with church towers
  • Classic view of Heidelberg with the Old Bridge, castle ruins and colourful riverside buildings reflected in the Neckar.
  • Leafy riverbank and historic Basel skyline with cathedral towers under blue sky
  • Panoramic view over Basel with giant Ferris wheel and Rhine River at sunset
  • Late afternoon sunlight on riverside buildings and cruise ship in Koblenz
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Frankfurt to Mainz

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  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
    Landmarks
    Schloss Johannisberg Winery
    Rüdesheim
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German beer garden experience

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle Visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Burg Eltz
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  4. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad-Dürkheim
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mannheim Palace
    Fitz-Ritter Winery
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  5. Day 5

    Rastatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to the Casino (extra expense)
    • Baden-Baden spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bruchsal Palace
    Casino Baden-Baden
    Baden-Baden Spa
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Alsatian beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Neustadt District
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg Altstadt
    Rathausplatz
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Basel's museums and Rhine riverfront
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Rhine River
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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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