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Top Germany Trips & Tours in October 2026

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Discover Germany in October 2026 on one of these 103 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during October 2026 as you enjoy Wine Tasting, Biking, Hiking, Village Visits, and Archaeological Site Visits. Prices for trips in October 2026 range from $958 to $82,500 for a vacation of 5 to 22 days. Choose any of the below 103 itineraries in October 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Germany trip planners.
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Explore historic Bamberg
from $4,449
$2500
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Europe's Rivers & Castles - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Luxembourg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Wurzburg’s Baroque splendor
  • Discover Bamberg’s architecture
  • Stroll Wertheim’s charming streets
  • Visit Rudesheim’s vineyard gondola
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Nuremberg / Luxembourg
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Hiking
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Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amacerto, exploring Europe’s charm from the scenic Main River to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley's castles and Moselle's vineyards. Visit picturesque villages like Bernkastel, Cochem, and Rothenburg, admire the Wurzburg Residenz fresco, and savor German wines and smoked beer.
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Cochem town on the Mosel River, Germany
from $10,725
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Classic Cruise – Germany & Luxembourg

Koblenz - Remich - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile
  • Visit Winningen for Mosel wines
  • Tour Cochem castle views
  • Taste Zell wines at Dr Weiss’s cell
  • Discover Trier’s Roman heritage
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Join a 7-day cruise on the La Nouvelle Etoile along the Moselle River from Koblenz to Remich, featuring wine tastings and cultural tours. Explore historic landmarks like Burg Eltz and Trier, culminating in a final dinner in Luxembourg’s capital.
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Koblenz at night
from $5,499
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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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Trier
from $5,659
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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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River through Koblenz Germany
from $2,014
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The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
  • Cruise Iffezheim & Gambsheim locks
  • Enjoy Strasbourg at night
  • Visit the unique Reichsburg Castle
  • Join an exclusive wine tasting
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Explore the enchanting cities of Strasbourg, Frankfurt, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim and Mannheim on this 7-day river cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter. As you travel the Rhine, Moselle, and Main rivers, you'll have the chance to tour ancient towns, bike through verdant valleys, savor the local wines, and explore castles.
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Strasbourg at dusk
from $1,995
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The Valley of the Romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Boheme
  • Enjoy Strasbourg at night
  • Visit Cochem, Pearl of the Moselle
  • See the unique Reichsburg Castle
  • Discover the famous Lorelei Rock
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Discover three extraordinary rivers: the enchanting Rhine, the graceful Moselle, and the charming Main, on this incredible 7-day cruise aboard La Boheme exploring this romantic region. Delight yourself with the enchanting city of Frankfurt with its mix of ancient and modern sites that are sure to astonish you.
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Explore Basel
from $5,199
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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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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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Western Church with water canal view in Amsterdam
from $5,199
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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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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, 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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Old city of Koblenz by night
from $7,990
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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Explore Alkmaar's historic charm
  • Sail Rhine’s scenic landscapes
  • Stroll Dusseldorf's vibrant streets
  • Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the Emerald Dawn. Discover Alkmaar’s cheese traditions, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, the Rhine Gorge’s castles, and the Black Forest’s culinary delights.
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Strasbourg
from $4,549
EBD $4000
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena
  • Take an Amsterdam canal tour
  • Enjoy bike tours and wine tastings
  • Hike up the Philosopher's Path
  • Join a panoramic tour of Strasbourg
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Sail from Amsterdam to Basel on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amasiena, passing vineyard-clad hills and fairytale castles. Explore charming towns, savor local flavors, and experience the beauty of Alsace, the Black Forest, and beyond.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $4,549
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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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Historic old town Strasbourg
from $1,369
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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
  • Explore the Stolzenfels Castle
  • Visit the Bassenheimer Hof cellar
  • Enjoy the views of Rüdesheim
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Get to know the scenic Rhine River on this 5-day river cruise aboard the MS Gerard Schmitter. From Strasbourg, France to Rudesheim, Germany and back, you'll see the Rock of Lorelei, visit vineyards and traditional cafes cellar, and see museums & neighborhoods like those of Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, and Speyer.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $1,119
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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Boheme
  • Explore the old Strasbourg at night
  • Visit the famous Drosselgasse
  • Enjoy a tasting of local wines
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Explore Northern Europe in a new and fascinating way by cruising along the romantic Rhine Valley on a 5-day voyage aboard the MS La Boheme. Making stops in Koblenz, Rudesheim and Speyer. Along the way, tour the canals of Strasbourg, the mechanical music cabinet museum in Rüdesheim, and the Drosselgasse's numerous cafés and bars.
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Explore the old district of Frankfurt
from $2,626
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Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube

Strasbourg to Vienna - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
  • Enjoy Frankfurt’s skyline views
  • Discover Würzburg’s baroque beauty
  • Taste Nuremberg’s famous Lebkuchen
  • Explore Romantic Road gems
  • Discover Vienna’s imperial palaces
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Strasbourg / Vienna
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This 10-day voyage aboard the MS Beethoven brings you Europe’s cultural gems, from Frankfurt’s modern skyline to medieval towns like Rothenburg and Würzburg. Explore Regensburg’s 2,000-year-old history, savor Nuremberg’s famous Lebkuchen, and conclude in imperial Vienna with optional palace visits and a classical concert.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $1,430
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The Rhine and Moselle Rivers

Strasbourg to Cochem - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Tour Mainz and Gutenberg
  • Wine tasting in Rudesheim
  • Explore Boppard
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Strasbourg / Cochem
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Sail across Strasbourg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Boppard, Koblenz, Alken and Cochem on this spectacular 5-day journey aboard the MS Monet. Discover all the beauty and authentic European charm of this region.
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Old city of Koblenz by night
from $1,119
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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Take a tour of Old Strasbourg
  • Enjoy the romance of the Rhine
  • Sail through French & German towns
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Experience the Rhine Valley on this 5-day round-trip river cruise from Strasbourg, France aboard the MS Monet. As you visit the towns of Koblenz, Mainz, Rudesheim, and Manheim, you'll visit iconic sites like Heidelberg, Stolzenfels Castle, and the quaint villages & savory wineries that characterize the Rhine Valley.
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Cochem town on the Mosel River, Germany
from $5,729
Save $1500
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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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Wine Tasting, Biking
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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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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $7,459
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Enjoy Cologne's local delights
  • Explore charming Koblenz
  • Discover scenic Cochem
  • Admire the famous Fraumünster Abbey
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Join the MS Amaprima on this unique adventure starting with an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, followed by three magical nights in Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, and hikes.
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