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Rhine Highlights 2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

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  • Medieval hilltop Cochem Castle overlooks colorful riverside houses reflected in the Moselle River.
  • Amsterdam to Basel cruise overview map with key Rhine highlights labeled.
  • Classic Basel waterfront houses and cathedral tower rise above leafy trees along the Rhine River at dawn.
  • Brightly lit Christmas market stalls and a huge star light up a medieval square at blue hour.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
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    Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
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  3. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with Black Forest cake tasting
    • Walking tour of Breisach with local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    St. Stephansminster
  4. Day 3

    Strasbourg - Rastatt

    Strasbourg - Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private concert and dinner at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt)

    Included Activities

    • Private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt with pianist and vocalists

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting at a local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
    • E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg's 500km of bicycle trails
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg including the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
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  5. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Mannheim
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with walking tour of Old Town and free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour and visit to Heidelberg Castle including balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter winery
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
  6. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz Old Town with visit to Florinsmarkt
    • Medieval Limburg tour with walking tour, cathedral, and Alten Lahnbrücke Old Bridge
    • Cochem and Moselle Valley tour with walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Lorelei statue
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Reichsburg Castle
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  7. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Local beer experience
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar with 16th century windmill exploration
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation experience
    • Cycling tour with ferry to town outskirts and guide commentary on Dutch culture
    Landmarks
    Fabrique des Lumières
    Schermerhorn Windmills
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  9. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

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  • GARRY5.0•April 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
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    • Captain steers a small river boat while passengers observe from the cabin.
    • Panoramic view over Heidelberg’s red-roofed old town, historic bridge and wooded hills across the Neckar River.
    • Imposing twin-spired Cologne Cathedral towers over the city square with visitors below.
    • Compact hotel cabin with neatly made bed, wooden wardrobe and tablet on duvet.
    • Modern white river-cruise vessel moored beside a bridge, with passenger walking the gangway.
    • Half-timbered medieval building lines a cobblestone street with tourists walking past.
    • Fortified hilltop castle rises above lush green slopes and rocky outcrops along the Rhine.
    • Tour guide explains a bronze tactile model of Heidelberg with castle ruins on hill behind.
    • Close-up of orange life ring labeled 'Scenic Ruby' aboard a ship deck under blue sky.
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    Derf5.0•April 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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    • Rhine Highlights 2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam) customer review video
    • Seared fish fillet crusted with black and white sesame seeds served with noodles and bok choy.
    • Close-up of a small plated salad with dressing and a lemon wedge, slightly out of focus.
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    • Gourmet dish featuring sliced duck, vegetable roll and rich sauce artistically arranged on a white plate.
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    Traveled in April 2026

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