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The Majestic Rhine & Berlin 2027 - 11 Days

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From Basel to Berlin
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  • Cycling sightseeing group standing before Berlin’s Reichstag on a clear evening with the moon rising.
  • Night scene of Basel Minster lit beside a festive Christmas market and decorated tree.
  • Daytime view of Basel’s bright red Rathaus and surrounding historic buildings under a cloudy sky.
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  • Berlin Cathedral bridged by the River Spree with a sightseeing boat passing beneath on a bright day.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Landmarks
    Basel
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach - Colmar

    Breisach - Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Rathausplatz
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Treasures of Strasbourg walking tour
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  4. Day 4

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Transfer to Baden-Baden

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss with panoramic Black Forest and Rhine Valley views (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Baden-Baden Spa Experience with thermal waters (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Entrance to Casino Baden-Baden (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bruchsal Palace (Damiansburg)
    Altes Schloss
    Casino Baden-Baden
    Rastatt Palace
    Baden-Baden
    Black Forest
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad-Durkheim
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Fritz Ritter Winery
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit
    • German Beer Garden Experience
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Burg Eltz
  7. Day 7

    Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee tasting (extra expense, approximately 2 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
  8. Day 8

    Mainz - Frankfurt - Berlin

    Mainz - Frankfurt - Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Berlin
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  9. Day 9

    Berlin

    Berlin

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Berlin culinary tour
    Landmarks
    Berlin Cathedral
    Berlin Wall
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  10. Day 10

    Berlin

    Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Potsdam
    Landmarks
    Museum Island
    Kurf ürstendamm
    Neues Palais
  11. Day 11

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    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
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    Deck with Cabins
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    July 11th, 2026
    We had a great time on the cruise
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    May 23rd, 2026
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  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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