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Classic Rhine Europe River Cruise with Amsterdam Stay

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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
Group Size 10 - 170
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Start point
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Check-In to your central Amsterdam hotel (address provided with confirmation), 15:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Central Amsterdam Hotel (4 star))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's canal houses and bridges
    • Stroll around the city at your own pace
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Central Amsterdam Hotel (4 star))

    Included Activities

    • Circular driving tour of Amsterdam with 18 stops and guide commentary
    • Unlimited circular cruise through Amsterdam's canal network with informative commentary
    • Visit major attractions including: Vincent van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, The Nine Streets, Red Light District, Rijksmuseum, Albert Cuyp Market, Foodhallen, Heineken Brewery Experience, Museum District, NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam Icebar, Gassan Diamonds, Jewish Historical Quarter, Shopping District, Royal Theatre Carré, Westermarkt, Body Worlds Exhibition, Madame Tussauds, Hard Rock Café, Westerdok, Holland Casino, Vondelpark, Museumplein

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam neighborhoods on your own
    • Visit specific museums or attractions not mentioned in the included tour
    Landmarks
    Vincent van Gogh Museum
    Anne Frank House
    Rijksmuseum
    Albert Cuyp Market
    Heineken Brewery Experience
    NEMO Science Museum
    Amsterdam Icebar
    Gassan Diamonds
    Madame Tussauds
    Holland Casino
    Vondelpark
    Museumplein
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Rivership

    Amsterdam to Rivership
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Stateroom / Suite (Overnight Luxury HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Party
    • Welcome Dinner
    • Ship orientation and exploration of onboard facilities
  4. Day 4

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Stateroom / Suite (Overnight Luxury HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Waal River through Dutch countryside
    • Free exploration of Nijmegen

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Valkhof Park and medieval chapel
    • Explore Valkhof Museum for WWI history
    • Stroll along Waal River banks
    • Sample Moselle wines at local vineyard
    • Browse local galleries and boutiques
    • Explore Marikenstraat street with shops and cafes
    • Visit Stevenskerk medieval church
    • Dine at Grote Markt square
    • The Battle for the Bridges Walking Tour: WWII Nijmegen ($53)
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    Valkhof Museum
    Stevenskerk
    Grote Markt
  5. Day 5

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Overnight HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Full day exploring Cologne

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cologne Cathedral and climb the tower for panoramic city views
    • Explore historic Altstadt cobblestone laneways
    • Visit Roman-Germanic Museum
    • Stroll Rhine Promenade
    • Visit Chocolate Museum
    • Explore Museum Ludwig modern and contemporary art collection
    • Tour MotorWorld vintage and Formula 1 vehicles
    • Visit Farina Fragrance Museum
    • Visit House of 4711 perfume museum
    • Tour Brühl Palaces
    • Sample Kölsch beer at local brewery with traditional German dinner
    • View illuminated Cathedral in evening
    • Cologne Walking Tour and Kolsch Tasting ($66)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Roman-Germanic Museum
    Chocolate Museum
    Museum Ludwig
    MotorWorld
    Farina Fragrance Museum
    House of 4711
    Brühl Palaces
    Rhine Promenade
  6. Day 6

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Overnight HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Moselle River through vineyard landscapes

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through historic center with half-timbered buildings and cobblestone streets
    • Visit Reichsburg Castle with panoramic river valley views
    • Explore Market Square with Baroque-style Town Hall
    • Stroll river promenade with vineyard and hill views
    • Sample Moselle Riesling wines at local vineyards
    • Romantic Cochem, Castle and Wine Tastings ($65)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Market Square
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  7. Day 7

    Koblenz - Rüdesheim - Loreley

    Koblenz - Rüdesheim - Loreley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Overnight HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    • Cruise through legendary Loreley Passage

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Deutsches Eck (German Corner) landmark
    • Wander Altstadt old town
    • Visit Balduin Bridge
    • Explore St. Castor's Basilica 13th-century church
    • Visit Florinsmarkt historic market
    • Relax at riverside promenade in Koblenz
    • Explore Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse with wine taverns and boutiques
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum
    • Sample Riesling wine in Rüdesheim
    • Highlights of Koblenz Walking Tour ($47)
    • Rüdesheim Music Cabinet Museum & Wine Train ($59)
    Landmarks
    Deutsches Eck
    Electoral Palace
    Balduin Bridge
    St. Castor's Basilica
    Florinsmarkt
    Lorelei Rock
    Drosselgasse
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
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  8. Day 8

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Overnight HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Full day exploring Mannheim and Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mannheim Palace baroque gardens and sculptures
    • Explore Baroque-inspired squares: Paradeplatz and Friedrichsplatz
    • Visit Kunsthalle Mannheim art collection
    • Visit Mannheim Water Tower and Rose Garden with panoramic views
    • Tour Mannheim Palace baroque splendor
    • Visit Heidelberg Castle perched on hillside
    • Explore historic Heidelberg University
    • Walk Heidelberg's half-timbered houses and bustling squares
    • Cross the stone arched Old Bridge with medieval gate
    • Stroll Heidelberg's charming cobbled-stone streets
    • Romantic Heidelberg with Castle ($70)
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Kunsthalle Mannheim
    Mannheim Water Tower
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg University
    Old Bridge
    Heiliggeistkirche
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (6 course Farewell Gala Dinner)
    Accommodation
    (Overnight HolidayMax Rivership)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Cocktail Party
    • 6 course Farewell Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral Gothic architecture
    • Explore La Petite France quarter with timber-framed houses and canals
    • Visit Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
    • Tour European Parliament and Council of Europe buildings
    • Take canal boat cruise through Strasbourg
    • Sample French Alsatian cuisine
    • Explore city's lively markets
    • Visit Mittelbergheim French village
    • Journey to Black Forest with fairytale villages and vineyards
    • The Essence of Strasbourg with Canal Boat Cruise ($65)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
    European Parliament
    Council of Europe
  10. Day 10

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zurich hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Final morning cruise on Rhine River to Basel
    • Transfer to Zurich hotel
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zurich hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll historic Altstadt cobblestone streets
    • Visit Grossmünster Church
    • Visit Fraumünster Church with Chagall stained-glass windows
    • Explore Kunsthaus Zurich art collection from Middle Ages to contemporary
    • Shop at Bahnhofstrasse luxury boutiques and Swiss chocolatiers
    • Stroll Lake Promenade and admire alpine views
    • Take boat cruise on Lake Zurich
    • Hike or train to Uetliberg Mountain with panoramic views
    • Visit Lindenhof hilltop park with city views
    • Explore cozy Swiss taverns with fondue and raclette
    • Sample local white wine or absinthe
    • Evening stroll along Lake Zurich
    Landmarks
    Altstadt
    Grossmünster Church
    Fraumünster Church
    Kunsthaus Zurich
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Lake Zurich Promenade
    Uetliberg Mountain
    Lindenhof
  12. Day 12

    Zurich

    Zurich
    End point
    Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland (Check-out of your Zurich hotel, 10:00)

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