Romantic Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland 2026 - 19 Days (including Moselle Valley)

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Amsterdam

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2. Day 2

   Dordrecht

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   Included Activities

   • Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
   • Excursion to Delft with visit to 17th century pottery factory
   • Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills

   Landmarks
   Groothoofd Quay
   Grote Kerk (Great Church)
   Old Water Tower
   Kinderdijk Windmills

   

3. Day 3

   Bruinisse

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
   • Delta Works visit to see system of dams, locks and levees
   • Oyster farm visit to learn about oyster cultivation and taste fresh oysters

   Landmarks
   Veere

4. Day 4

   Antwerp

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   Meals

   Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant in Ypres or Passchendaele (Ypres and Passchendaele excursion only))

   Included Activities

   • Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
   • Full-day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with WWI memorials and lunch in local restaurant
   • Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience

   Landmarks
   Cathedral of Our Lady
   Steen Castle

5. Day 5

   Arnhem

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   Included Activities

   • Airborne Museum detailing the Battle of Arnhem
   • Netherlands Open Air Museum with guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum including historic houses, mills and farmhouses
   • Palais Het Loo museum visit with royal history, art collection and grand gardens

   Landmarks
   Airborne Museum
   Netherlands Open Air Museum
   Palais Het Loo

6. Day 6

   Düsseldorf

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   Included Activities

   • Walking tour of Düsseldorf including harbour, old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
   • Cycling tour along the banks of the Rhine to historic Kaiserswerth
   • Düsseldorf's Altbier experience with microbrewery visits and beer sampling
   • Düsseldorf – City of Art tour including historic Old Town, Media Harbour, and K21 Museum self-guided exploration

   Landmarks
   Castle Tower
   K21 Museum
   Media Harbour

7. Day 7

   Moselle Valley

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   Included Activities

   • Full day cruise through Moselle Valley with scenic viewpoints

   Optional Activities

   • Spa treatments available at extra cost

   Landmarks
   Lorelei statue

8. Day 8

   Cochem

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   Included Activities

   • Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time
   • E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River path showing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein

   Landmarks
   Reichsburg Castle

9. Day 9

   Bernkastel

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   Included Activities

   • Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide explaining architecture and culture, including half-timbered houses and Renaissance-style Rathaus, plus free time
   • Full-day excursion to Trier including guided tour, Porta Nigra Roman gate, and Trier Cathedral
   • Wine tasting along the Moselle at renowned regional winery
   • Private classical concert at World Heritage-listed Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier

   Landmarks
   Landshut Castle
   Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
   Porta Nigra
   Trier Cathedral
   Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)

10. Day 10

    Koblenz

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    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
    • Marksburg Castle visit perched above Rhine River dating to 1117
    • Coach excursion to Medieval Limburg an der Lahn with historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke

    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Marksburg Castle

11. Day 11

    Rüdesheim

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    Included Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, plus cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Hiking tour through vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, plus cable car descent

    Landmarks
    Lorelei statue
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum

12. Day 12

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bad Durkheim

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    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with brief walking tour including Old Town and free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour and visit to Heidelberg Castle with balcony views and Great Heidelberg Tun
    • Excursion to Bad Durkheim with tour and wine tasting at family-owned Fritz Ritter vineyard

    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Heidelberg Tun

13. Day 13

    Strasbourg

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    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, with learning about French and German architecture and culture
    • Coach excursion through Alsace wine region to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim local cellar
    • E-bike cycling tour exploring Strasbourg's 500+ km of bicycle trails through suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals

    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile

14. Day 14

    Breisach

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    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl top-quality wine-producing region
    • Excursion to Colmar with visit to half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, charming stores and cafes, and local markets
    • Excursion to Freiburg with local guide tour of medieval town centre including Freiburg Cathedral

    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Freiburg Cathedral

15. Day 15

    Basel to Montreux

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    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chaplin's World Museum including home, studio, and park

    Landmarks
    Chaplin's World Museum

16. Day 16

    Montreux

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    Meals

    Lunch (Fondue lunch at Restaurant Le Chalet with traditional cheese-making demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Train ride and fondue lunch experience including panoramic train journey to Château-d'Oex, traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet, and fondue lunch

    Landmarks
    Château-d'Oex

17. Day 17

    Montreux - Gstaad - Bern

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    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Gstaad with free time
    • Guided tour of Bern including fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets, and Bear Park

    Landmarks
    Bear Park

18. Day 18

    Bern - Lucerne - Zurich

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, waterfront promenades, and colorful buildings
    • Walking tour of Zurich including Bahnhofstrasse and historic bridges

    Landmarks
    Lucerne Altstadt
    Bahnhofstrasse

19. Day 19

    Zurich

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    Meals

    Breakfast