Europe Archaeology Cruises

from $3,699

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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette

• Discover Alsatian wine villages
• Visit Marksburg Castle in Koblenz
• Savor Rieslings at Castle Vollrads
• Explore Cologne's historic center

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover the charm of medieval towns like Breisach and Braubach, explore the cobbled streets of Strasbourg, and visit the majestic Marksburg Castle. Delight in guided walking tours, bike rides along the Rhine, and panoramic views from cable cars.

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from $6,450

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Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Connect

• Tour Strasbourg’s Old Town
• Wine tasting in Alsace
• See Gutenberg’s Bible
• Walk Black Forest trails

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Basel / Cologne

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Sail from Basel to Cologne aboard Connect on this 8-day European river cruise, journey through Switzerland, Germany, and France, discovering medieval towns, scenic vineyards, and cultural landmarks.

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from $4,699

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Castles along the Rhine

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth

• Explore Breisach wine region
• Discover Speyer Cathedral views
• Taste wines at Vollrads
• Tour Cologne’s Old Town

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

During this 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the S.S. Elisabeth, cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, visiting Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, scenic cruising, and cultural experiences across Switzerland, France, and Germany in 8 unforgettable days.

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from $4,049

EBD $4000

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Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Explore Basel’s medieval charm
• Discover Lucerne’s landmarks
• Stroll Strasbourg’s streets
• Taste Rudesheim’s coffee

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Hiking

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise on the MS Amaserena, visiting festive cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne. Enjoy Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and beautiful winter scenery, concluding your journey in historic Amsterdam.

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from $5,099

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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel to Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth

• Stroll Basel’s Christmas Street
• Explore Strasbourg’s markets
• Tour historic Baden-Baden
• See Cologne Cathedral

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Basel / Cologne

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Christmas Market Visits, Spa Relaxation

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During the 8-Day Rhine Holiday Markets Cruise aboard S.S. Elisabeth, celebrate the holiday season on a scenic Christmas Market Rhine river cruise from Basel to Cologne. Visit charming cities like Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne.

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from $9,190

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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna

• Discover Freiburg’s Black Forest
• Cycle Breisach’s scenic paths
• Enjoy Strasbourg’s medieval allure
• Tour Heidelberg’s literary landmark

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day river cruise on the Emerald Luna, starting in Basel and sailing through historic cities like Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Cologne. Experience the blend of culture, history, and beauty across Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.

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from $7,990

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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Freiburg’s historic center
• Discover Strasbourg’s Old Town
• Tour Heidelberg’s castle ruins
• Wander Koblenz’s Old Town

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Variable

Join an 8-day cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Emerald Sun, featuring a welcome dinner in Basel, guided tours, and a private concert at Bruchsal Palace. Experience the Rhine Gorge, visit Koblenz and Cologne, and enjoy a canal cruise or cycling tour in Amsterdam.

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from $4,699

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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria

• Tour the capital of Alsatian wines
• Enjoy a visit the Romanesque cathed
• Visit the Marksburg Castle
• Walk through Strasbourg

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

During this 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Victoria, cruise along the impressive Rhine River —Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans.

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from $2,799

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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Discover Basel
• Explore Breisach
• Experience Strasbourg, France
• Explore Rüdesheim, Germany

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Festival Visits

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

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from $5,629

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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore Black Forest village
• Visit Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral
• Discover Heidelberg Castle ruins
• Taste wine in Bernkastel

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Variable

Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

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from $12,190

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Splendours of Europe

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn

• Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
• Discover Bratislava’s Old Town
• Tour Vienna’s imperial highlights
• Visit Melk Abbey’s ancient library

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Budapest / Amsterdam

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day river cruise on the Emerald Dawn, starting in Budapest and exploring cities like Vienna, Wurzburg, and Cologne along the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers. Experience guided tours and unique cultural highlights, culminating in Amsterdam's vibrant atmosphere.

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from $3,951

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Bike ride in Cologne
• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Taste Rüdesheim coffee

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

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from $5,259

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Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

• Explore Basel’s historic charm
• Discover Riquewihr’s medieval charm
• Tour Strasbourg’s vibrant canals
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 11-day cruise along the Rhine and Moselle, exploring Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Discover charming villages, UNESCO treasures, and enjoy hikes, bike rides, and scenic gondola views.

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from $8,790

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal

• Wander Amsterdam’s canals
• Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
• Admire Cologne's cathedral
• Discover historic Heidelberg

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Opal, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.

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from $5,396

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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover Nijmegen’s Roman ruins
• Taste Rüdesheim wines
• Visit Strasbourg’s La Petite France

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Urban Exploration

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Variable

Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks.

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from $10,990

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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Zurich - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Colmar’s medieval lanes
• Admire Strasbourg’s quaint canals
• Tour Mainz’s grand cathedral
• Wander Bernkastel’s old town

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Local Market Visits

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Variable

Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring scenic vineyards, historic castles, and charming villages along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Starting in Basel, Switzerland, visit major cities like Strasbourg, Koblenz, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, as well as the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk windmills.

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from $11,190

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover the history of Heidelberg
• Enjoy Europe’s Rhine river
• Stroll through Cologne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Jasper, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.

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from $9,990

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Ruby

• Discover history of Heidelberg
• Admire Cologne's cathedral
• Wander Amsterdam’s canals
• Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Ruby, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.

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