Summary One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey on a Rhine River cruise, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent European river cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Experience the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city with a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”
Visit Cologne, Germany—a 2,000 year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture—with its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your Rhine River cruise to Mainz for a guided walk and visit to the captivating Gutenberg Museum, 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. Visit Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty—best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.
Disembark your river cruise ship in Basel and continue your vacation in Lucerne and Lake Como, starting with a special excursion up Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas and a guided walking tour to explore lovely Lucerne. Transfer by motorcoach to Como and enjoy a stop and sightseeing on the way in Lugano. In Como, an included guided walking tour features the charming historic district, the Gothic-style Town Hall, and the impressive Duomo. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Como to renowned Bellagio with its centuries-old buildings, cobblestone lanes, and charming shops. In your free time, you might like to travel to fashionable Milan, or ride the funicular to the village of Brunate. The perfect end to your magnificent vacation! Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Amsterdam*, Holland (Embarkation)
- Day 2.
- Amsterdam*
- Day 3.
- Cologne, Germany
- Day 4.
- Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim
- Day 5.
- Mainz. Excursion To Heidelberg
- Day 6.
- Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg, France
- Day 7.
- Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
- Day 8.
- Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)–Swiss Alps
- Day 9.
- Lucerne–Lake Como, Italy
- Day 10.
- Lake Como
- Day 11.
- Lake Como
- Day 12.
- Lake Como
Countries (5): France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland Ports of call (15): Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Como, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Lucerne, Lugano, Mainz, Milan, Rotterdam, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg |
 This is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.
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