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Rhine Magic South 2027

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Start and end in Cologne
4.0 (191 reviews)
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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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 140
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for panoramic city views
    • Explore the city and experience local culture
    • Sample Kölsch beer with locals
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  3. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Drosselgasse wine bar alleyway
    • Wine tasting at local wine taverns
    • Explore the historic old town
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  4. Day 3

    Speyer

    Speyer
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Speyer Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore the medieval old town
    • Discover the city's 2,000-year history
    Landmarks
    Speyer Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Goethe's birthplace
    • Explore Frankfurt's financial district and high-rises
    • Discover historical sites related to the 1848 German national assembly
    Landmarks
    Goethe House
  6. Day 5

    Mainz - Koblenz

    Mainz - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Saint Martin's Cathedral in Mainz
    • Stroll along Mainz's riverbank
    • Sample local wine in Mainz
    • Walk through Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen park in Koblenz
    • Explore Koblenz's cultural scene and Roman heritage
    • Try Debbekooche regional specialty
    Landmarks
    Saint Martin's Cathedral
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen
  7. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen park
    • Explore Roman historical sites
    • Discover cultural attractions and museums
    • Try Debbekooche regional specialty
    Landmarks
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen
  8. Day 7

    Bonn

    Bonn
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Beethoven's birthplace
    • Explore historic buildings from the prince-electors' era
    • Discover the city's 2,000-year history and government buildings
    Landmarks
    Beethoven's Birthplace
  9. Day 8

    Bonn - Cologne

    Bonn - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Dinner with starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Explore Cologne's old town
    • Sample Kölsch beer
    • Take a final walk along the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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