Overview
Destination:
Germany,
Switzerland,
Start:Amsterdam, Germany
Finish:Basel, Switzerland
Finish:Basel, Switzerland
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WDZ
Travel Period
May 2025 - October 2026
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten--the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city dating back to the “Golden Age.” Visit Cologne, Germany—a 2,000 year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture—and see its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns.
Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—offering the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Cruise to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your Rhine River cruise to Frankfurt for a guided walk, or take an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the ruins of its red-walled castle. In Strasbourg, France, marvel at the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Also, stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest. Here, find unrivaled natural beauty in the area best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.
Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—offering the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Cruise to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your Rhine River cruise to Frankfurt for a guided walk, or take an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the ruins of its red-walled castle. In Strasbourg, France, marvel at the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Also, stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest. Here, find unrivaled natural beauty in the area best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.
What's Included
- 9 breakfasts.
- 8 lunches.
- 9 dinners.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
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Day 2 - AMSTERDAM
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Day 3 - NIJMEGEN
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Day 4 - COLOGNE, GERMANY
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Day 5 - RHINE GORGE-RUDESHEIM
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Day 6 - FRANKFURT
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Day 7 - SPEYER. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
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Day 8 - STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Day 9 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
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Day 10 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
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