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

10 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Basel

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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting of local delicacies including Black Forest ham
    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach through Kaiserstuhl mountains and forest with Black Forest cake break in Burkheim

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense) - 5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Kaiserstuhl
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg to Germersheim

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting - exploring the historic streets, Strasbourg Cathedral, La Petite France, and regional specialties
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - private classical concert in one of the most beautiful rooms of this Baroque Palace complex

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa with healing thermal waters
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt
    Bruchsal Palace
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Rudesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg - exploring Renaissance castle remains with gardens, and the Old Town
    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - funicular to peak, panoramic Neckar Valley views, forest hike, castle tour of the ruin, descent to Old Town with orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level - mini train ride to taste regional Rüdesheimer coffee
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Mannheim Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz - guided walking tour seeing war-surviving architecture including the Church of Our Lady, and the German Corner where two European rivers converge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) - 5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level - walking tour with guided visit to magnificent Reichsburg Castle with neo-Gothic architecture, offering impressive views of the Moselle Valley
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Cochem Castle
  6. Day 6

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - exploring beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf - guided tour through cultural landmarks and scenic streets, exploring historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne - exploring along the Rhine River, passing Cologne's northern suburbs and industrial and business areas

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level - guided tour through Düsseldorf's legendary brewhouses discovering the city's spirited beer culture
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
    Cologne Old Town
    Altstadt
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar - visiting historic architecture, tranquil canals, and world-famous cheese market with exploration of cobbled streets and lively squares
    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - exploring outskirts of Amsterdam through quintessential Dutch villages, traditional windmills, and colourful fields

    Optional Activities

    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level - relaxed personalised tour through Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets, Our Lord in the Attic (17th-century house with Catholic church in attic), local brewery for beer and snacks
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level - highlights of Amsterdam while tasting delicious Dutch treats
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Waterland
    Jordaan
    Our Lord in the Attic
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum - exploring one of the world's greatest museums with impressive collection of over 8,000 artworks including Dutch masters Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Amsterdam - insightful introduction to a city of fascinating stories, spellbinding art and remarkable architecture with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Amsterdam - Dutch delights (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level - exploring on foot with highlights of the city including pickled herring street food, selection of tasty cheeses, and mouth-watering Poffertjes (bite-sized fluffy pancakes)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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