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Majestic Rhine: Castles, Vineyards & Spa Towns & Glacier Express 2028 - 11 Days

11 days
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From Mainz to Zurich
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Basel’s colorful riverside houses and cathedral spires framed by vivid autumn foliage at sunset along the Rhine.
  • Pink-hued St. Peter’s Church standing alone on a grassy square under overcast sky in Mainz.
  • View over Wiesbaden rooftops towards tall red-brick Marktkirche spires on clear day.
  • Aerial of Koblenz old town with twin church towers and Rhine-Moselle confluence in distance.
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River Cruise
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
  3. Day 2

    Wiesbaden

    Wiesbaden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Wiesbaden with spa tradition
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Wiesbaden (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Eberbach Abbey with wine tasting (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Eberbach Abbey
  4. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Invigorating walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Eltz Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Burg Eltz
    Lorelei Rock
  5. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Mannheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning yoga in the park
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Mannheim (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Heidelberg (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  6. Day 5

    Rastatt (Baden-Baden)

    Rastatt (Baden-Baden)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden with spa experience
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden and entrance to the Casino (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bruchsal Palace
    Baden-Baden Casino
    Rastatt Palace
    Altes Schloss
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Alsatian vineyard hike with tasting
    • Performance from local bell ringers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk in Strasbourg with visit to Orangerie Park (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Excursion to Colmar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Route de Vin village festival (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Orangerie Park
  8. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Art & nature in Breisach
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
  9. Day 8

    Basel to Zermatt

    Basel to Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Basel to Zermatt via Montreux
    • Welcome drink and reception
    • Breakfast
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  10. Day 9

    Zermatt

    Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zermatt
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Gornergrat
  11. Day 10

    Zermatt to Zurich

    Zermatt to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express 2nd class train from Zermatt to Chur
    • Coach transfer from Chur to Zurich
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  12. Day 11

    Zurich to Airport

    Zurich to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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