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Rhine Highlights 2028 - 8 Days (16 destinations)

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  • Picturesque scene of Heidelberg with its stone Old Bridge, riverside buildings and forested hills under soft sunlight.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's nightlife after dinner
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Schermerhorn & Alkmaar excursion with windmill visits
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation
    • Cycling tour of Amsterdam countryside
    Landmarks
    Schermerhorn Windmills
    Alkmaar
    Fabrique des Lumières
  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with beer voucher
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  5. Day 4

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz Old Town
    • Medieval Limburg excursion
    • Cochem & Moselle Valley excursion with Reichsburg Castle
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Reichsburg Castle
    Lorelei
    Rhine Gorge
  6. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Rastatt

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fritz Ritter winery tour and tasting
    • Private classical concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Fritz Ritter Winery
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
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  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting
    • Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bikes
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
  8. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with Black Forest cake tasting
    • Walking tour of Breisach with local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    St. Stephansmuenster Cathedral
    Black Forest
  9. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
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    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
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    Length
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    Length
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    Staterooms
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    Gross Tonnage
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  • GARRY5.0•April 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
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    • Half-timbered medieval building lines a cobblestone street with tourists walking past.
    • Captain steers a small river boat while passengers observe from the cabin.
    • Modern white river-cruise vessel moored beside a bridge, with passenger walking the gangway.
    • Close-up of orange life ring labeled 'Scenic Ruby' aboard a ship deck under blue sky.
    • Compact hotel cabin with neatly made bed, wooden wardrobe and tablet on duvet.
    • Panoramic view over Heidelberg’s red-roofed old town, historic bridge and wooded hills across the Neckar River.
    • Imposing twin-spired Cologne Cathedral towers over the city square with visitors below.
    • Fortified hilltop castle rises above lush green slopes and rocky outcrops along the Rhine.
    • Tour guide explains a bronze tactile model of Heidelberg with castle ruins on hill behind.
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    Derf5.0•April 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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    • Seared fish fillet crusted with black and white sesame seeds served with noodles and bok choy.
    • Rhine Highlights 2028 - 8 Days (16 destinations) customer review video
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    • Close-up of a small plated salad with dressing and a lemon wedge, slightly out of focus.
    • Gourmet dish featuring sliced duck, vegetable roll and rich sauce artistically arranged on a white plate.
    • Rhine Highlights 2028 - 8 Days (16 destinations) customer review video
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