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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards with Amsterdam 2026 - 13 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Historic canal bridge lined with classic gabled houses under a warm sky in Amsterdam.
  • Colorful riverside facades, spired cathedral and leafy trees line the Rhine in Basel at dawn light.
  • Map illustrating a river cruise route from Switzerland through France and Germany to the Netherlands.
  • Evening lights of Zurich reflect on the Limmat River with historic church spires framing the twilight skyline.
  • Pink sandstone tower of Basel Minster overlooks the winding Rhine and cityscape on a sunny afternoon.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
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  3. Day 2

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

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

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Included Activities

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

    Mainz to Rüdesheim

    Mainz to Rüdesheim

    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
  6. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    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
  7. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike to Landshut Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
  8. Day 7

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling along the Moselle
    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
  9. Day 8

    Koblenz to Bonn

    Koblenz to Bonn

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

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

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen Walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
    • Visit to Palais Het Loo (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais Het Loo
  11. Day 10

    Dordrecht to Rotterdam

    Dordrecht to Rotterdam

    Included Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Amsterdam
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  13. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  14. Day 13

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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