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Explore Basel
from $5,695
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Ruby
  • Visit Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens
  • Tour Cochem Reichsburg Castle
  • Discover Limburg to wander streets
  • Taste Breisach sparkling wine
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Ruby, exploring striking landscapes, historic castles, and charming medieval towns. Enjoy authentic local wines in the Alsace region and witness stunning digital art at the Fabrique des Lumieres.
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Explore the old district of Frankfurt
from $4,845
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The Majestic Rhine

Zurich - Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Visit Colmar cobblestone lanes
  • Walk Strasbourg grand cathedral
  • Experience Baden-Baden opulent bath
  • Wander Koblenz Ehrenbreitstein
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Zurich / Frankfurt
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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Upper Rhine aboard the Emerald Destiny, visiting charming wine towns and the historic Black Forest. Enjoy excursions to Alsace's Strasbourg, Baden-Baden's spas, German breweries, and a private concert at Bruchsal Palace, all while savoring local music onboard.
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View castle ruins near Rudesheim
from $4,445
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Legendary Rhine & Moselle

Roundtrip Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Explore Rudesheim historic winery
  • Walk Bernkastel marketplace
  • Discover Trier old Roman city baths
  • Tour Cochem and taste Moselle wine
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Frankfurt / Frankfurt
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Wine Tasting, Biking
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Join an 8-day cruise on the Moselle River aboard the Emerald Destiny, visiting historic sites and renowned Riesling wineries. Explore Trier, Cochem's Imperial Castle, and Koblenz, while enjoying medieval castles and German beer gardens along the way.
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
from $4,645
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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Explore Alkmaar cheese market
  • Discover Dusseldorf Altstadt
  • Tour Cologne Gothic cathedral
  • Visit Germersheim Bruchsal Palace
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Hiking, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Join an 8-day cruise on the Emerald Sky and explore the Netherlands' cheese-making and iconic windmills. Discover historic cities in France and Germany, sample local delicacies, and enjoy a private concert at Bruchsal Palace.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $3,243
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Breisach & Black Forest excursion
  • Strasbourg Christmas markets visit
  • Heidelberg Castle guided tour
  • Rhine River festive cruise views
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Basel / Frankfurt
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Christmas Market Visits
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Experience a 5-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama through Switzerland, Germany, and France. Travel along the Rhine River from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Breisach and the Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, and Heidelberg’s castle, with festive villages and seasonal traditions along the way.
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Koblenz at night
from $6,239
$2500
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
  • Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
  • Bike along the Moselle River
  • Enjoy views of the Neckar Valley
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Board the MS Amaprima for an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes, and wine & beer tastings. Visit historic medieval towns of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, highlighted by castles & other landmarks.
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $2,799
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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • 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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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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Enjoy a tranquil stroll in Amsterdam
from $6,059
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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 from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the Avalon Imagery II to explore the beautiful Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Discover charming destinations across Germany, France, and the Netherlands, with highlights including the dramatic Rhine Gorge, wine tasting in Bernkastel, and a classic Amsterdam canal cruise.
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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
from $12,690
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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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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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River through Koblenz Germany
from $5,849
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Castles along the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Visit Koblenz River Confluence
  • Tour Rudesheim Vineyards Estates
  • Walk Strasbourg Historic Quarter
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Cruise 8 days aboard S.S Elisabeth from Amsterdam to Basel. Discover Cologne’s Old Town, Koblenz and Boppard, Rudesheim vineyards, Strasbourg’s historic streets, and Alsatian wine villages. Choose curated excursions including castle tours, vineyard walks, local tastings, and scenic bike rides along the Rhine.
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Vienna
from $4,849
$2500
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLucia
  • Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
  • Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
  • Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
  • Sail the Rhine and visit Rudesheim
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Sail the Rhine on an 8-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $4,030
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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, Ludwigshafen, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.
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