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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards with Amsterdam 2026 - 13 Days

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From Basel to Amsterdam
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  • A hilltop fairytale castle overlooks vine-covered slopes and the winding Moselle River on a bright clear day.
  • The striking red Basel Town Hall and surrounding historic buildings illuminated by soft evening light.
  • Aerial view from Basel Minster tower over the turquoise Rhine River and the city bathed in bright sunshine.
  • Historic riverside facades and Basel Minster rise above the Rhine on a clear day.
  • Charming canal-side restaurants and half-timbered houses in Colmar glow with warm lighting at dusk.
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  • The medieval towers and canal bridges of Strasbourg’s Petite France quarter framed by greenery.
  • A picturesque Amsterdam canal with tour boats, arched bridges and bright pink flowers in the foreground.
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

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  2. Day 2

    Breisach - Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the banks of the Rhine
    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
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  3. Day 3

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
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  4. Day 4

    Mainz - Rudesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz
    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Mainz
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Rheinfels Castle
    Sankt Goar
  6. Day 6

    Rüdesheim - Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
    Landshut Castle
  7. Day 7

    Bernkastel - Cochem - Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Cycling along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Koblenz - Bonn

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn
    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
  9. Day 9

    Bonn - Nijmegen

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen Walking tour
    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Palais Het Loo (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen
  10. Day 10

    Nijmegen - Dordrecht - Rotterdam

    Included Activities

    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    Landmarks
    Dordrecht
    Rotterdam
    Witte Huis
  11. Day 11

    Rotterdam - Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Amsterdam highlights
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Rijksmuseum

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise
    • Visit to Anne Frank House
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
    Anne Frank House
  13. Day 13

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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