Top Cologne Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Explore Heidelberg's castle views
• Savor Rudesheim's famed Riesling
• Stroll Strasbourg's streets
• Discover Breisach's scenic past

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, exploring cities where rich history meets modern progress. Journey along the scenic Rhine, passing 40 castles, timeless traditions, and inspiring towns like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad.

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from $4,849

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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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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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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaVenita

• Visit Rüdesheim vineyard
• Visit iconic cathedral architecture
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne
• Bike along the Rhine River

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Amsterdam / Basel

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

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Cruise the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel on this 8-day voyage aboard MS AmaVenita. Discover iconic European cities while exploring castles, vineyards, and historic towns through immersive cultural experiences.

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from $7,619

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Rhine & Moselle Delights

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Cruise tranquil Lake Lucerne
• Explore Strasbourg on foot
• Visit Trier, Germany’s oldest city
• Admire Amsterdam's beauty

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This 15-day Rhine & Moselle River cruise aboard MS Amaprima takes you from Zurich to Basel to Amsterdam, passing through Germany and France along the way. Hike and bike in the lush Rhine Valley, stroll the "Crossroads of Europe" in Strasbourg, and savor the best wines and beers that have made this region famous.

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from $9,190

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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam to Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Discover Heidelberg Castle gardens
• Cruise the Rhine Gorge
• Taste flavors of Alsace
• Visit Cologne Cathedral

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Sail from Amsterdam to Zurich on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard Emerald Destiny. Visit iconic destinations including Alkmaar, Cologne, Strasbourg, and Heidelberg. Join guided walking tours, enjoy scenic bike rides, and experience local flavors across Germany, France, and Switzerland.

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from $5,959

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Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore “La Petite France”
• Bike along the Rhine River
• Discover Porta Nigra's secrets
• Enjoy the fairytale town of Cochem

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Begin this exclusive 11-day cruise in Basel and conclude in charming Amsterdam. This voyage includes a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore the wondrous delights of the Rhine and Moselle River regions.

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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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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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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 $6,809

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
• Discover Basel’s historical gems
• Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
• Explore Zurich’s vibrant history

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Sail the Rhine on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amastella. Explore vibrant cities, storybook towns, and a UNESCO-listed landscape of castles, breweries, and timeless traditions.

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from $7,629

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSerena

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

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from $12,699

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Castles along the Rhine

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

• 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. Victoria 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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from $12,699

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Castles along the Rhine

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

• Explore Strasbourg historic center
• Discover Alsatian wine villages
• Visit Koblenz German Corner
• Walk Cologne Old Town

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an 8-day Basel to Amsterdam Rhine River cruise aboard S.S. Victoria. Explore Strasbourg’s historic streets, visit Alsatian villages near Breisach, and discover Rhine Valley towns including Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Cruise through vineyard landscapes, medieval castles, and cultural landmarks along the scenic Upper Middle Rhine.

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from $7,899

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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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Local Market Visits

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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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from $5,999

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Castles along the Rhine

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

• Explore Breisach wine region
• Visit Rüdesheim’s vineyards
• Uncover Koblenz & Deutsches Eck
• Tour Cologne’s Old Town

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Basel / Amsterdam

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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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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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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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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Black Forest excursion
• Strasbourg cathedral visit
• Heidelberg castle tour
• Rhine Gorge sailing

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Set sail on an 8-day Rhine River cruise, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon View. Explore Germany’s Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and Heidelberg Castle. Walk through Mainz, sail the Rhine Gorge past ancient castles, and visit Cologne’s cathedral before ending among Amsterdam’s canals.

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Guided walking tour in Amsterdam
• See Cologne’s twin-steepled Gothic
• Sail along Rhine Gorge
• Discover Strasbourg’s Iconic Sights

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon View. Explore Amsterdam canals, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, the Black Forest, and Basel’s city center. Optional guided excursions are available throughout the journey.

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from $11,265

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Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen

Copenhagen - Zurich - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Copenhagen’s royal landmark
• Discover Alkmaar’s medieval charm
• Stroll Dusseldorf’s Rhine promenade
• Sample Alsatian flavors

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Copenhagen / Zurich

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring Holland and the Rhine. Enjoy highlights like Amsterdam’s canals, Cologne’s history, Heidelberg’s charm, and Strasbourg's unique architecture amid stunning landscapes.

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