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

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals
    • Experience Amsterdam's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - explore World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to the 16th century
    • Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens - visit one of the world's largest flower gardens with seven million flowering bulbs including tulips
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore canals and bridges, learn about history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, taste herring
    • Fabrique des Lumières - digital art installation in former 19th century gas works with 17-metre-high projection walls
    • Cycling tour - e-bike tour to outskirts with local guide sharing information about everyday Dutch life
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Fabrique des Lumières
    Alkmaar
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  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Cologne

    Amsterdam to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne's historic buildings and beautiful squares independently
    • Experience Cologne's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Cologne to Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Cologne to Koblenz to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • View of Lorelei statue

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Koblenz - explore old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
    • Medieval Limburg excursion - coach travel to Limburg an der Lahn, walk historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, visit cathedral and Alten Lahnbrücke
    • Cochem and Moselle Valley excursion - coach travel through Moselle Valley to Cochem, walking tour of picturesque centre, visit Reichsburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Koblenz
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Reichsburg Castle
    Lorelei
    Rhine Gorge
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  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim to Mannheim to Rastatt

    Rüdesheim to Mannheim to Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with palace and gardens exploration
    • Scenic Enrich experience

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg - coach transfer, walking tour of Old Town with free time (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour including Heidelberg Castle visit, views from balcony, and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - visit Fritz Ritter winery, ninth-generation family-owned vineyard with tour and tasting (note: good degree of fitness required)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Fritz Ritter Winery
  6. Day 6

    Rastatt to Strasbourg

    Rastatt to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting - explore wine growing area, visit famous village for cellar tasting, explore Obernai
    • Cycling through Strasbourg - e-bike tour exploring over 500km of bicycle trails through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg - guided tour covering cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, and how French and German cultures shaped the city
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Île
    Obernai
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour of cultural centre showing confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture, taste famous Kugelhopf cake at local bistro
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - guided walking tour through lively medieval town on edge of Black Forest, sample black forest cake
    • Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting - leisurely guided walk through old town's pastel facades and cobbled lanes, view hilltop cathedral of St. Stephansminster, taste local sparkling wine
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    St. Stephansminster
    Black Forest
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board

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    Derf5.0April 2026
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