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Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Sep 15, 2025
Day 1
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Embark your ship in Basel for your Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles cruise. (D)
Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025
Day 2
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Enjoy getting to know Basel, Switzerland's third-largest city. Long an important university, banking, and trade center, Basel's glorious past is still evident in its medieval town hall, richly decorated market square and exquisite 18th-century patrician homes. Tour the city by foot or on a guided bike tour that takes you through three countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany. Alternatively, go on a full-day excursion to Lake Lucerne, or opt for one of the morning excursions and visit Lake Lucerne in the afternoon. With either Lake Lucerne excursion, you'll have the opportunity to see its Lion Monument - the figure of a dying lion carved into a hillside in memory of the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution in 1792 - which Mark Twain described as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world". You'll also see Lake Lucerne's spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
Day 3
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg offers flavors of both France and Germany because of its location at the border between the two countries. Enjoy a panoramic tour past the stunning Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique, before walking through its iconic "La Petite France" district, lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through charming streets past the Cathedrale de Notre-Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Alternatively, take a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l'Orangerie. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 18, 2025
Day 4
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
Rudesheim, Germany
Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of four excursions. Visit Heidelberg, the perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany's Castle Road. Discover the iconic red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat, an 18th-century, 49,000-gallon wine cask. For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, join a guided hike up the Philosophers' Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Alternatively, you can visit one of Germany's oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe-a UNESCO World Heritage Site-and the medieval Old Gate, Altportel. Or pedal along the river Neckar to the picturesque medieval city center of Ladenburg and enjoy some free time to explore the shops. Later in the day, cruise to the charming village of Rudesheim and let Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum charm you with its remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments; or taste one of the town's special delights, Rudesheim coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee, and whipped cream. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Sep 19, 2025
Day 5
Rudesheim, Germany
Lahnstein, Germany, Germany
Join a wine tasting to discover the flavors of the town's iconic vineyards and drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal. For a more active adventure, hike through the town's beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later in the day, cruise through the captivating UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching Lahnstein, where you will enjoy a unique evening visit at Lahneck Castle. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 20, 2025
Day 6
Cologne, Germany
Enjoy cruising to Cologne. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany's most revered Gothic masterpieces. Continue to the Cologne Rathaus, Germany's oldest town hall, the Overstolzenhaus, and the Festival Hall. For a different view, visit a local tavern to taste its famous Kolsch beer, only made in Cologne, and 'Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus', potato pancakes typically served with applesauce. Active adventurists will want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 21, 2025
Day 7
Amsterdam, Netherlands
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you'll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Alternatively, get a taste of local flavor, passing iconic canals, gabled houses, narrow bridges, and house boats while tasting Dutch specialties at one of Amsterdam's grand cafes. (B,L,D); Depending on docking location, A Taste of Amsterdam tour may not operate; therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 22, 2025
Day 8
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
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