WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
- Computer for internet access
- Entertainment on Demand system featuring, movies, TV shows, news and music
- Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
- Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
- Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- All onboard meals featuring regional specialties
- Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner
- Multiple dining venues with open seating
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24/7 specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Room steward & twice-daily housekeeping service
- Port taxes & fees
- Complimentary WiFi
Enchanting rhine river cruise
Experience the highlights of the legendary Rhine River in just 8 days. Begin in Amsterdam, with its legendary canals and distinctive architecture. Visit the majestic cathedral in Cologne, the university town of Heidelberg, medieval Strasbourg and the Black Forest region before concluding your cruise in Basel, Switzerland.
You will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Limited Edition tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Call a Travel Team Agent at 1-800-788-0829 for more information
*(Itinerary may be in reverse depending on cruise dates) DAY 1 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D) DAY 2 Amsterdam City tour and canal cruise The famous canals of Amsterdam await discovery on your city tour. Begin with a scenic canal cruise and see the tall narrow homes lining the water, the Skinny Bridge, and the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII. Next, you’ll walk to Begijnhof, known for its historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages and have some free time to explore. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour on which you’ll see the Royal Palace, Westerkerk and stop for photos at a Dutch windmill before returning to the ship. This afternoon depart for Germany. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Cologne City tour and cathedral visit Koblenz Evening walk Your guided tour of Cologne this morning includes the Old Town, Cathedral Square, and the city’s majestic Gothic cathedral. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to visit some of the local shops or have a coffee at a quaint café. This afternoon the ship cruises to Koblenz and moors overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 4 Rhine Gorge Cruise past Rhine castles Rüdesheim Wine tasting OR Gondola ride OR Rheingau bike tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum OR Rüdesheimer Coffee This morning, cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring its many castles and fortress ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. This afternoon you will arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim where you will have the option to take one of three excursions: wine tasting with a local vintner, a gondola ride above the town to see the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, or a guided bike tour along the Rhine River to one of Germany’s best wine regions. Later you’ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, the town’s most famous and charming street, a narrow passage lined with shops and taverns. This evening, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to a remarkable collection of old robotic and self-playing musical instruments, or join us for some Rüdesheimer Coffee. The ship sails overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Mannheim Heidelberg excursion OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike OR Speyer excursion Arrive in Mannheim, where you have a choice of one of three excursions this afternoon. Your first option is a half-day excursion to the historic university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled castle with its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask) and enjoy beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and city below. Or, for your second option, enjoy a hike up the Philosopher’s Path to a panoramic view point of Heidelberg. Your third option is a city tour of Speyer one of Germany’s oldest cities, is known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the medieval Altpörtel (Old Gate). This evening, the ship continues onward to Strasbourg, France. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Strasbourg City tour OR Old Town bike tour OR Strasbourg hike Capital city of France’s Alsace region, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. After arriving this morning, enjoy either a panoramic bus tour or guided bike tour that will take you past the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, explore on foot with a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. You also have the option of exploring Strasbourg on a guided hike that begins at the Orangery and makes its way to the cathedral. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish before the ship departs tonight. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Breisach Riquewihr walking tour OR Breisach and Freiburg excursion OR Breisach bike tour Basel Free time You have three exciting excursions to choose from today. The first is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque town renowned for its historic architecture and for its Riesling wines. A second option is a tour of the beautiful towns of Breisach and Freiburg, where you will visit the historical city center and Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Your third choice is guided bike tour of Breisach that takes you through the Rheinau woods. Tonight, the ship cruises towards Switzerland. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Basel DISEMBARKATION Disembark after breakfast. (B) VIEW ITINERARY
Pricing & Departures
2020 Departures
| Embark date | Price |
| Mar 22, 2020 | from $2,799 |
| Apr 5, 2020 | from $2,999 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | from $3,099 |
| Apr 27, 2020 | from $3,399 |
| May 3, 4, 2020 | from $3,499 |
| May 18, 25, 31, 2020 | from $3,699 |
| Jun 1, 8, 22, 2020 | from $3,699 |
| Jun 6, 13, 2020 | from $3,449 |
| Jul 13, 2019 | from $3,199 |
| Aug 23, 24, 2020 | from $3,299 |
| Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, 2020 | from $3,749 |
| Nov 9, 2020 | from $2,299 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | from $2,549 |
| Dec 27, 28, 2020 | from $3,299 |
2021
| Embark date | Price |
| Mar 30, 2021 | from $2,499 |
| Apr 13, 2021 | from $2,949 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | from $3,499 |
| Apr 29, 2021 | from $3,499 |
| May 6, 2021 | from $3,599 |
| May 11, 2021 | from $3,699 |
| Jun 3,15, 29, 2021 | from $3,799 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | from $3,299 |
| Jul 27, 2021 | from $3,799 |
| Aug 26, 2021 | from $3,499 |
| Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 | from $4,099 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | from $2,449 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | from $2,649 |
| Dec 27, 28, 2020 | from $3,299 |
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Notes:
- Cruise & land excursions only, add airfare by asking a travel team agent
- Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
- We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale
- All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
- Prices reflect cash discount
- Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions
- Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
- Restrictions and change and/or cancel penalties apply
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