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Essential Britain & Ireland with Romantic Rhine 2027

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From London to Basel
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Clear daylight view of Tower Bridge’s twin towers and blue suspension elements.
  • Vibrant red Basel Town Hall on Marktplatz under overcast evening light.
  • Elegant historic building and riverside park in Bath framed by autumn leaves.
  • Iconic Tower Bridge spanning the Thames with a tourist boat passing beneath on a sunny day.
  • Red sandstone tower of Basel Minster overlooking the curving turquoise Rhine River.
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  • Interior courtyard of the Roman Baths with classical columns and green thermal pool.
  • Red telephone box and Big Ben along a classic London street at dusk.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    London
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  2. Day 2

    London to Newport, Wales

    London to Newport, Wales
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Stonehenge visitor center visit with imaginative exhibitions
    • View Stonehenge monument up close
    • Explore Roman Baths excavations in Bath
    • Welcome dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Roman Baths
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  3. Day 3

    Newport to Waterford, Ireland

    Newport to Waterford, Ireland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cardiff Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Cardiff Castle
  4. Day 4

    Waterford to Dublin

    Waterford to Dublin
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • The Viking Triangle guided walk with local storyteller (choice 1)
    • House of Waterford Crystal tour including molding room and craftsmen demonstrations (choice 2)
    Landmarks
    House of Waterford Crystal
  5. Day 5

    Dublin

    Dublin
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning orientation drive to view O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College
  6. Day 6

    Dublin to Edinburgh, Scotland

    Dublin to Edinburgh, Scotland
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Belfast City Hall viewing
    • View historic Titanic building site
    Landmarks
    Belfast City Hall
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning city sightseeing with local guide
    • Edinburgh Castle visit including Scotland's Crown Jewels
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
  8. Day 8

    Edinburgh to York, England

    Edinburgh to York, England
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jedburgh Abbey ruins viewing
    • Hadrian's Wall section viewing
    • York Minster viewing
    • Guided walk through York's medieval streets including the Shambles
    Landmarks
    Jedburgh Abbey
    Hadrian's Wall
    York Minster
    The Shambles
  9. Day 9

    York to London

    York to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Anne Hathaway's Cottage visit
    • Shakespeare's Birthplace visit
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  10. Day 10

    London to Amsterdam, Netherlands

    London to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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    Dinner
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour of Amsterdam (choice 1)
    • Guided canal cruise past Golden Age stately homes (choice 2)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursions available
  12. Day 12

    Cologne, Germany

    Cologne, Germany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host (choice 1)
    • Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (choice 2)
    • Guided city walk of Cologne cathedral (choice 3)
    • Live entertainment by local musicians on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rhine Gorge sailing through UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Vineyard hike with Avalon Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (choice 1)
    • Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (choice 2)
    • Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle cellar with wine tasting (choice 3)
    Landmarks
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
  14. Day 14

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg Excursion

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg Excursion
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Heidelberg - Philosophers' Way with Avalon Adventure Host (choice 1)
    • Guided visit to Schwetzingen Palace, gardens, and palace square (choice 2)
    • Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle ruins and Great Vat (choice 3)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  15. Day 15

    Kehl - Strasbourg Excursion, France

    Kehl - Strasbourg Excursion, France
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Strasbourg bike tour with Adventure Host (choice 1)
    • City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District (choice 2)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Guided optional excursion to Alsace's wine country
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  16. Day 16

    Breisach - Black Forest Excursion, Germany

    Breisach - Black Forest Excursion, Germany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour through Black Forest (choice 1)
    • Full-day guided Black Forest tour with Vogtsbauernhof museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (choice 2)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (choice 3)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  17. Day 17

    Basel, Switzerland

    Basel, Switzerland
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    Breakfast
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    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
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    2775 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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