Enchanting Rhine River Cruise

Welcome aboard in Basel! Settle into your stateroom and get ready for a week of storybook towns, vineyard-covered hills, and castle-lined riverbanks.

Breisach, the gateway to the Alsace region. Included excursion options:

• Colmar Walking Tour – Explore the fairytale Alsatian town with its half-timbered houses and canals. See the charming Old Town and even a small replica of the Statue of Liberty honoring sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.
• Kaiserstuhl Hike – A guided hike through this volcanic region known for vineyards, unique landscapes, and biodiversity.
• Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour – Cycle through scenic countryside and vineyards.

Capital of Alsace, blending French and German influences beautifully. Included excursion options:

• “The Gem of Alsace” City Tour – Walk through the UNESCO-listed La Petite France district and visit the stunning Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame, home to its famous astronomical clock.
• Strasbourg Bike Tour – Explore the city and Parc de l’Orangerie on a guided ride.

Ludwigshafen, the gateway to Heidelberg & Speyer. Included excursion options:

• “Romantic Heidelberg” Tour – Visit Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat, the enormous 18th-century wine cask.
• Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike – A scenic guided hike with panoramic city views.
• “Secrets of Speyer” Tour – Discover one of Germany’s oldest cities and its UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral.
• Ladenburg Bike Tour – Ride along the Neckar River to the medieval town of Ladenburg.

Later, sail to Rüdesheim. Included excursion options:

• Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet – A fascinating collection of self-playing instruments.
• Rüdesheimer Coffee Experience – Watch this local specialty prepared ceremoniously with brandy.

Rüdesheim. Included excursion options:

• Gondola Ride & Wine Tasting – Ride to the Niederwalddenkmal monument for panoramic views, followed by Riesling tasting.
• Vineyard Hike – A scenic walk through the vineyards overlooking town.
• Rheingau Guided Bike Tour – Cycle along the Rhine River.

Scenic Cruising of Rhine Gorge. Sail through the most dramatic stretch of the Rhine, famous for its castles and legends.

Lahnstein. Included excursion options:

• Exclusive Burg Lahneck Visit – Explore this striking medieval castle.

Monheim (Gateway to Cologne). Included excursion options:

• Cologne Walking Tour – Explore Old Town, see the Cologne Rathaus (Germany’s oldest town hall), Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church.
• Full-Day Cologne Experience – Extended time to explore independently. Note: Choosing this option means you will not participate in the Düsseldorf tour.

Düsseldorf. Included excursion options:

• Düsseldorf Walking Tour & Altbier Tasting – Discover the historic Altstadt and sample the city’s signature beer.
• Düsseldorf Bike Tour – An active way to explore the city.

Begin the morning in Utrecht before cruising into Amsterdam.

Scenic Cruising in Utrecht.

Amsterdam. Included excursion options:

• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Glide through the city’s iconic waterways.
• A Taste of Amsterdam – Sample Dutch specialties while strolling past canals, gabled houses, and houseboats.*

*Depending on docking location, “A Taste of Amsterdam” may be replaced with an alternate tour.

Bid farewell to Amsterdam and depart for home with unforgettable memories.