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Explore remote villages on one of the below 93 unique Germany cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits, Biking, Hiking, and Archaeological Site Visits and cost from $1,193 for experiences of 5 to 24 days. Tell us about your ideal Germany cultural trip and our Germany experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Explore historic Bamberg
from $4,239
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Europe's Rivers & Castles - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Luxembourg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
Starts / Ends
Nuremberg / Luxembourg
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore Wurzburg’s Baroque splendor
  • Discover Bamberg’s architecture
  • Stroll Wertheim’s charming streets
  • Visit Rudesheim’s vineyard gondola
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Cochem Castle, Germany
from $2,277
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4 Rivers: The Moselle, Sarre, Romantic Rhine, and Neckar Valleys

7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
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Take this 7-day cruise aboard MS Leonard De Vinci exploring stunning cities that lies on the rivers of Moselle, Sarre, Rhine and Neckar Valleys. Get to see the famous fortress ruins and architectures that will surely give you the perfect sailing experience!
  • Discover Roman heritage in Trier
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Remich
  • See the charming villages
  • Explore the old city of Luxembourg
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Cochem town on the Mosel River, Germany
from $10,725
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Classic Cruise – Germany & Luxembourg

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile
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Onboard La Nouvelle Etoile, sail through the beautiful canals of Germany and Luxembourg for seven days, stopping at quaint towns along the way. While driving through Trier, the oldest city in Germany, the Porta Nigra, and Pauli Bergweiler's wine cellars are just a few of the numerous historical landmarks to see.
  • Visit the 'Queen of German Castles'
  • Tour Germany’s oldest town
  • Finish the cruise in Luxembourg
  • Enjoy superb European wines
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
from $3,699
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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
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Basel / Amsterdam
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Discover Alsatian wine villages
  • Visit Marksburg Castle in Koblenz
  • Savor Rieslings at Castle Vollrads
  • Explore Cologne's historic center
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River through Koblenz Germany
from $1,589
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The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
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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.
  • Cruise Iffezheim & Gambsheim locks
  • Enjoy Strasbourg at night
  • Visit the unique Reichsburg Castle
  • Join an exclusive wine tasting
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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
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Amsterdam / Zurich
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore Alkmaar's historic charm
  • Sail Rhine’s scenic landscapes
  • Stroll Dusseldorf's vibrant streets
  • Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
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Explore Basel
from $4,699
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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria
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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.
  • Tour the capital of Alsatian wines
  • Enjoy a visit the Romanesque cathed
  • Visit the Marksburg Castle
  • Walk through Strasbourg
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Trier
from $5,139
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Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Variable
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.
  • Explore Basel’s historic charm
  • Discover Riquewihr’s medieval charm
  • Tour Strasbourg’s vibrant canals
  • Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards
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Discover charming Heidelberg
from $7,390
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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the Emerald Sky, exploring Holland and Germany. Enjoy a canal tour in Amsterdam, visit iconic windmills, and experience cities like Cologne, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Freiburg.
  • Discover the charming Koblenz
  • Visit a Black Forest village
  • Discover the beauty of Strasbourg
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $3,149
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Variable
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.
  • Explore Heidelberg's castle views
  • Savor Rudesheim's famed Riesling
  • Stroll Strasbourg's streets
  • Discover Breisach's scenic past
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Romantic evening light over Basel
from $7,990
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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
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Zurich / Amsterdam
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 8-day Rhine cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Emerald Dawn, exploring Basel, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and historic cities like Heidelberg and Cologne. Finish your journey in Alkmaar, which is famous for its traditional cheese-making.
  • Explore Zurich's vibrant charm
  • Discover Freiburg's Black Forest
  • Wander Strasbourg's medieval street
  • Taste Koblenz’s Riesling wines
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $3,839
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard MS Amacerto, exploring Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets. From Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's festive charm and Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar, embrace the season's magic along the Rhine River.
  • Explore Amsterdam’s scenic canals
  • Discover Cologne’s Old Town
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Savor Dusseldorf’s crisp Altbier
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $1,193
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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Variable
Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe, aboard the MS Leonard Da Vinci.
  • Christmas Markets in Strasbourg
  • Tour museums in Rüdesheim
  • Discover the history of Mainz
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Koblenz at night
from $10,590
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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Amsterdam - Zurich - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Basel
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich on Emerald Sky. Discover landscapes adorned along the Rhine & Moselle rivers. Begin in the Netherlands, and explore Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Kinderdijk. Continue to Koblenz where the rivers meet, and explore Moselle, Strasbourg, and Basel, Switzerland.
  • Explore Utrecht's Oudegracht canal
  • Walk through Koblenz's
  • Stroll Bernkastel’s marketplace
  • Explore Mainz's Old Town
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Cochem
from $4,139
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Rhine & Moselle Splendors - Cruise Only

Luxembourg - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
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Luxembourg / Basel
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover Roman treasures, enchanting folklore, and cultural gems like Strasbourg and Schwetzingen Palace Gardens on this unforgettable journey.
  • Explore Cochem’s historic castle
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge’s beauty
  • Visit Heidelberg's treasure
  • Taste Rudesheim’s unique coffee
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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 River Cruises
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Amsterdam / Basel
Activities
Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits, Festival Visits
Activity Level
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.
  • Discover Basel
  • Explore Breisach
  • Experience Strasbourg, France
  • Explore Rüdesheim, Germany
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River through Koblenz Germany
from $2,300
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From Basel to Amsterdam: The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Symphonie
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Basel / Amsterdam
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the enchanting waterways of the Rhine River aboard the comfortable MS Symphonie. Discover a mix of nature and culture on this 8-day voyage from the Three Countries Bridge to Holland, with stops at the Gutenberg Museum, the Strasbourg wine-growing region, and the Rhine Falls, as well as Cologne, Mainz, and Xanten.
  • Visit the spectacular Rhine Falls
  • Enjoy a free morning in Breisach
  • Admire the wine-growing region
  • Explore the Gutenberg Museum
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Explore the historic old town Koblenz
from $3,999
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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
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Basel / Cologne
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the holiday season on an 8-day Rhine Holiday Market river cruise from Basel to Cologne aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover Strasbourg, known as the "Capital of Christmas,". Sail through the romantic Rhine Valley, past historic castles and quaint villages. Each stop brings traditions, delightful excursions, and unforgettable memories.
  • Visit Basel’s Christmas Market
  • Tour to Doktorenhof vinegar estate
  • Savor mulled wine at Cologne
  • Walk through the Cologne Old Town
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