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Discover Germany in October 2026 on one of these 107 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 107 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
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Europe's Rivers & Castles - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Luxembourg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard 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 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 $5,959
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Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard 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
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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
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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 $8,999
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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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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
  • Visit Rüdesheim’s vineyards
  • Uncover Koblenz & Deutsches Eck
  • Tour Cologne’s Old Town
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Biking, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
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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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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
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard 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 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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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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