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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026 - 11 Days (30 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Basel
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  • Map showing a ten-day cruise route from Basel to Amsterdam via the Rhine and Moselle.
  • Half-timbered houses reflect in the calm canal of Strasbourg’s Petite France district.
  • Bright red Basel Town Hall with ornate tower and city square lit in the evening blue hour.
  • Picturesque half-timbered houses and flower-filled canal in Colmar’s Little Venice district.
  • Aerial panorama of Strasbourg with towering Gothic cathedral dominating historic old town.
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Scenic waterways and 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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Witte Huis
  3. Day 3

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
  4. Day 4

    Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
  6. Day 6

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem (Please note: Select dates will also include a visit to Reichsburg Castle)

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling along the Moselle
    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
  7. Day 7

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar

    Optional Activities

    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg (Please note: If Schloss Johannisberg is not available, it will be replaced with Castle Vollrads)
    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Castle Vollrads
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
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  10. Day 10

    Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the banks of the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
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  11. Day 11

    Basel

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    Breakfast
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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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