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The Majestic Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (9 destinations)

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From Basel to Rudesheim am Rhein
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  • Duplicate style map presenting a Rhine cruise itinerary through Germany, France and Switzerland.
  • Charming half-timbered street in Alsace with flower boxes, café tables and a chalkboard menu.
  • Basel Minster lit up during a festive Christmas market night with sparkling lights and tree
  • Riverside townhouses and Basel Minster glow in warm sunset light along the Rhine River
  • High viewpoint over Basel with a large Ferris wheel and the Rhine stretching into the distance
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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 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
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    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board Star-Ship
    Landmarks
    Basel
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach - Colmar

    Breisach - Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Colmar (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
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    Colmar
    Freiburg
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
    Petite France
    Neustadt imperial quarter
  4. Day 4

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert on the Rhine (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Baden Baden Spa Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Entrance to the Casino (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, only available on select dates)
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden
    Altes Schloss
    Black Forest
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Durkheim (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bad Dürkheim
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Eltz Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Marksburg Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Koblenz
    Rhine Gorge
    Eltz Castle
    Marksburg Castle
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
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    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Minitrain ride
    • Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
  8. Day 8

    Mainz - Frankfurt

    Mainz - Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Mainz

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