The Rhine & Moselle with Swiss Alps and Italian Lakes, 3 nights in Lake Maggiore & 1 night in Lucerne (Northbound)

15 days from Lake Maggiore to Amsterdam
Your European vacation begins with a 3-night stay in Lake Maggiore and 1 night stay in Lucerne, with a special excursion up Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas. In Lake Maggiore, discover the elegance and tranquility of its islands. Continue with a guided tour in Rocca di Angera or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Como to renowned Bellagio with its centuries-old buildings, cobblestone lanes, and charming shops. In Lucerne, your guided walking tour includes the Chapel Bridge, and a special highlight excursion to Swiss Alps.

Your cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers begins in Basel, Switzerland, to explore extraordinary cities in Germany and France, as well as the Netherlands’ capital of Amsterdam. At the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border sits Breisach—the gateway to Germany’s beautiful Black Forest. Continue your river cruise to Strasbourg, France, where a local expert will show you the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and its fascinating astronomical clock. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, towering magnificently over the city, then sail for the charming Rhine Valley wine town of Rüdesheim.

Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge for the most beautiful view of the Rhine River and see ancient castles standing majestically on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Visit Koblenz, strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, before coming to the charming wine village of Bernkastel. Here, you’ll go on a guided walk and taste some of the famed Moselle wines! Visit a medieval castle, then sail back into the Rhine and explore the magnificent city of Cologne, Germany, which spans both sides of the Rhine River. Your river cruise vacation ends in marvelous Amsterdam. Take in the sights on a canal cruise through the elegant Grachten lined with stately homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”

A Cruise That Shines All Year Long.
From the energy of summer to the softer rhythms of fall and spring, this journey along the Rhine & Moselle reveals something special in every season. You may enjoy spring jam making, summer brewery tours and tastings or cozy fall walks through historic vineyards with unique wines. Enjoy the same iconic rivers, beautifully shaped by the season in which you experience them.