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Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

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From Basel to Amsterdam
3.0
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  • Medieval castle perched on a cliff above the Rhine River with vine-covered hills in the background.
  • Simplified route map of a Rhine River cruise highlighting cities from Amsterdam to Basel.
  • Vibrant Christmas market with glowing star decoration and medieval buildings at twilight.
  • Riverside view of Basel Minster and historic old town houses reflected in the Rhine.
  • Aerial view over Basel with ferris wheel, bridges and the Rhine River on a clear morning.
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  • Illuminated Basel Minster and festive Christmas tree with market stalls at night.
  • Striking red Basel Town Hall with ornate tower and surrounding city buildings under overcast sky.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
  3. Day 3

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace excursion
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; replaced with Eltz Castle when not available)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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  6. Day 6

    Cologne - Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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3.0
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  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    3.5
  • Tour Operator
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  • Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam) reviewer 1
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