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Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam 2027 - 10 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

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From Basel to Amsterdam
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  • Hilltop Romanesque church overlooking colourful houses and countryside.
  • Picturesque riverside houses and cathedral bathed in golden sunset light.
  • Grand baroque palace with cobblestone courtyard and scattered visitors.
  • Autumn colours reflect in calm canal beneath arched stone bridge and narrow houses.
  • Canal with boats and historic houses beside vibrant flower planter under blue sky.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Basel

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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church (Breisach)
    Black Forest
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg to Germersheim

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Bruchsal Palace (Damiansburg)
    Baden-Baden Spa
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Rudesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
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  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady (Koblenz)
    Cochem Castle (Reichsburg)
  6. Day 6

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne
    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
    Rhine River
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar
    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland

    Optional Activities

    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
    Jordaan District
    Our Lord in the Attic
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Amsterdam (Dutch delights) (extra expense)
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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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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