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All 10 Day Basel Tours & Packages 2021/2022
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Essential Europe
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France
Italy
Switzerland
United Kingdom
England
Basel
Bellinzona
Florence
Lucerne
Paris
Rome
Tuscany
Venice
Burgundy
London
By Globus
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 3,749
From : $ 4,845
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9 days
$ 417 / day
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50 plus, Cultural

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Rome : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
  • Florence : Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square; pizza party at Finisterrae restaurant
  • Venice : Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta dinner at local restaurant; private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal
  • Bellinzona: Visit the Castelgrande courtyard and enjoy a light lunch with wine
  • Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
  • Paris : Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
  • Paris–london: By high-speed Eurostar train
  • London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, Paris, and London—these exciting and vibrant cities await you on this thrilling European tour
  • Guided sightseeing tours will highlight the must-see attractions in each city, including the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome; the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, where you will see Michelangelo's famous David; the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, dating back to the 14th century; a Seine cruise in Paris, where you’ll enjoy great views of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower; and St
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German Grandeur (Eastbound)
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Bamberg
Basel
Boppard
Frankfurt
Nuremberg
Rudesheim
Strasbourg
Zurich
Munich
Prague
Heidelberg
Heidelberg Castle
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Flexible schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,199
From : $ 5,331
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9 days
$ 467 / day
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge; time at leisure in Boppard
  • In Frankfurt choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Seligenstadt
  • Guided walking tour
  • Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers
  • Your picturesque European river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland
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The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam - Northbound 2025
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Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Lucerne
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 6,290
10 days
$ 629 / day
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Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Follow the romantic Rhine River on its winding journey through Central Europe
  • taking in the sights
  • history and culture of Germany
  • Switzerland
  • The Netherlands and France
  • as your riverboat glides along the river. Experience medieval winetowns
  • cathedrals
  • castles
  • museums
  • and river landscapes of the kind that inspired JMW Turner and Richard Wagner. Enjoy a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in Bern
  • with a choice of a city tour or a trip up to the Jungfraujoch in the Alps
  • and an idyll in Lucerne; sail from Basel with visits to Colmar
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rudesheim and Cologne... a Tauck Exclusive evening of dinner and music at Schloss Ehreshoven... a visit to the windmills of Kinderdijk
  • and exploration of Amsterdam including a canal boat tour along the city's historic waterways.
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Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest 2024
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France
Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Heidelberg
Munich
Strasbourg
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 7,490
10 days
$ 749 / day
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Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Along the river Rhine… where mountains rise abruptly from the water's edge
  • ancient castles perch aloft
  • keeping watch over comings and goings
  • gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure
  • spas give respite
  • cathedrals speak to powerful times
  • plains and woods catch the eye
  • and a river travels
  • connecting centuries of history
  • cities of the arts and crossroads of thought. Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. Visit the Netherlands
  • Germany
  • France and Switzerland
  • exploring regional delights in the historic cities
  • towns and countryside linked by the Rhine. Set your own pace with choices along the way: castle visits
  • bicycling
  • mountain heights
  • a spa resort and more.
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Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest 2025
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France
Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Heidelberg
Munich
Strasbourg
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 7,490
10 days
$ 749 / day
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Along the river Rhine… where mountains rise abruptly from the water's edge
  • ancient castles perch aloft
  • keeping watch over comings and goings
  • gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure
  • spas give respite
  • cathedrals speak to powerful times
  • plains and woods catch the eye
  • and a river travels
  • connecting centuries of history
  • cities of the arts and crossroads of thought. Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. Visit the Netherlands
  • Germany
  • France and Switzerland
  • exploring regional delights in the historic cities
  • towns and countryside linked by the Rhine. Set your own pace with choices along the way: castle visits
  • bicycling
  • mountain heights
  • a spa resort and more.
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The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam - Northbound 2025
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Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Lucerne
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 6,290
10 days
$ 629 / day
Updated recent
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Follow the romantic Rhine River on its winding journey through Central Europe
  • taking in the sights
  • history and culture of Germany
  • Switzerland
  • The Netherlands and France
  • as your riverboat glides along the river. Experience medieval winetowns
  • cathedrals
  • castles
  • museums
  • and river landscapes of the kind that inspired JMW Turner and Richard Wagner. Enjoy a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in Bern
  • with a choice of a city tour or a trip up to the Jungfraujoch in the Alps
  • and an idyll in Lucerne; sail from Basel with visits to Colmar
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rudesheim and Cologne... a Tauck Exclusive evening of dinner and music at Schloss Ehreshoven... a visit to the windmills of Kinderdijk
  • and exploration of Amsterdam including a canal boat tour along the city's historic waterways.
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The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam - Northbound 2024
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Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Lucerne
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 6,290
10 days
$ 629 / day
Updated recent
COVID caused many tour operators to change and reduce availability for some itineraries. Some operators experiencing financial challenges are short staffed and have not kept their trips updated as frequently.
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Follow the romantic Rhine River on its winding journey through Central Europe
  • taking in the sights
  • history and culture of Germany
  • Switzerland
  • The Netherlands and France
  • as your riverboat glides along the river. Experience medieval winetowns
  • cathedrals
  • castles
  • museums
  • and river landscapes of the kind that inspired JMW Turner and Richard Wagner. Enjoy a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in Bern
  • with a choice of a city tour or a trip up to the Jungfraujoch in the Alps
  • and an idyll in Lucerne; sail from Basel with visits to Colmar
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rudesheim and Cologne... a Tauck Exclusive evening of dinner and music at Schloss Ehreshoven... a visit to the windmills of Kinderdijk
  • and exploration of Amsterdam including a canal boat tour along the city's historic waterways.
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Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest 2023
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Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Heidelberg
Munich
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 6,890
10 days
$ 689 / day
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Along the river Rhine… where mountains rise abruptly from the water's edge
  • ancient castles perch aloft
  • keeping watch over comings and goings
  • gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure
  • spas give respite
  • cathedrals speak to powerful times
  • plains and woods catch the eye
  • and a river travels
  • connecting centuries of history
  • cities of the arts and crossroads of thought. Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. Visit the Netherlands
  • Germany
  • France and Switzerland
  • exploring regional delights in the historic cities
  • towns and countryside linked by the Rhine. Set your own pace with choices along the way: castle visits
  • bicycling
  • mountain heights
  • a spa resort and more.
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Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest 2021
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Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Heidelberg
Munich
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 6,390
10 days
$ 639 / day
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Along the river Rhine… where mountains rise abruptly from the water’s edge
  • ancient castles perch aloft
  • keeping watch over comings and goings
  • gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure
  • spas give respite
  • cathedrals speak to powerful times
  • plains and woods catch the eye
  • and a river travels
  • connecting centuries of history
  • cities of the arts and crossroads of thought. Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. Visit the Netherlands
  • Germany
  • France and Switzerland
  • exploring regional delights in the historic cities
  • towns and countryside linked by the Rhine. Set your own pace with choices along the way: castle visits
  • bicycling
  • mountain heights
  • a spa resort and more.
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Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest 2022
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Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Heidelberg
Munich
By Tauck
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 6,590
10 days
$ 659 / day
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

Highlights

  • Along the river Rhine… where mountains rise abruptly from the water's edge
  • ancient castles perch aloft
  • keeping watch over comings and goings
  • gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure
  • spas give respite
  • cathedrals speak to powerful times
  • plains and woods catch the eye
  • and a river travels
  • connecting centuries of history
  • cities of the arts and crossroads of thought. Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. Visit the Netherlands
  • Germany
  • France and Switzerland
  • exploring regional delights in the historic cities
  • towns and countryside linked by the Rhine. Set your own pace with choices along the way: castle visits
  • bicycling
  • mountain heights
  • a spa resort and more.
More
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,479
9 days
$ 387 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
  • Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland
  • Discover 2000-year-old Koblenz, with its superb Romanesque architecture
  • View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters
  • Stroll the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns in the lively village of Rüdesheim
  • Visit the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Walk the cobbled streets of tiny Breisach, a city that dates back over 4,000 years
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USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,569
9 days
$ 285 / day
Updated outdated
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
  • Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland
  • Discover 2000-year-old Koblenz, with its superb Romanesque architecture
  • View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters
  • Stroll the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns in the lively village of Rüdesheim
  • Visit the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Walk the cobbled streets of tiny Breisach, a city that dates back over 4,000 years
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German Grandeur (Westbound)
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Bamberg
Basel
Boppard
Frankfurt
Nuremberg
Rudesheim
Strasbourg
Zurich
Heidelberg
Prague
Heidelberg Castle
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Flexible schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,299
From : $ 5,573
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
9 days
$ 478 / day
Updated recent
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour
  • Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers
  • Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties
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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Basel
Heidelberg
Lucerne
Rudesheim
Strasbourg
Koblenz
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,456
From : $ 5,978
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
10 days
$ 446 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or Freiburg sightseeing
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Full day at leisure
  • Your 10-day river cruise vacation includes stays in Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland—all beginning with your Avalon Rhine River cruise embarking from Amsterdam
  • Before sailing down the Rhine River, you’ll enjoy a guided canal cruise through the colorful capital of Holland
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Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Bamberg
Basel
Frankfurt
Heidelberg
Nuremberg
Rudesheim
Strasbourg
Prague
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,948
From : $ 7,490
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10 days
$ 530 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of visit to Badischer Winzerkeller or excursion to Black Forest; Christmas market
  • Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
  • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
  • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; Christmas market
  • On board cookie-baking demonstration; guided tour
  • Guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residence; Christmas market
  • Onboard Christmas Traditions lecture; guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; Christmas market
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
  • Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmastime cruise through Germany and France
  • From the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lights of Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, you’ll discover traditions and tastes that warm the heart
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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Bamberg
Basel
Frankfurt
Heidelberg
Nuremberg
Rudesheim
Strasbourg
Prague
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,948
From : $ 6,556
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
10 days
$ 530 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of Nuremberg guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
  • Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; onboard Christmas Traditions lecture
  • Guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residence; Christmas market
  • Cookie-baking demonstration on board; guided tour
  • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; Christmas market
  • Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
  • Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
  • Choice of visit to Badischer Winzerkeller or excursion to the Black Forest; Christmas market
  • Celebrate this magical time of year with a delightful Christmastime river cruise through the beautiful views of the heart of Germany, on the Main Danube Canal, and the Main and Rhine Rivers
  • Board your ship in Nuremberg, Germany, host to one of the oldest Christmas markets in the country
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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound)
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Basel
Heidelberg
Koblenz
Lucerne
Rudesheim
Strasbourg
Zurich
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Flexible schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,519
From : $ 5,735
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10 days
$ 452 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Welcome to Switzerland
  • Guided walking tour with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or sightseeing of Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
  • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
  • Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
  • You’ll start your European vacation with a 2 night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour in-cluding the Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus
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The Best of the Rhine with 2 Nights in Frankfurt and 2 Nights in Lucerne
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Basel
Frankfurt
Heidelberg
Lucerne
Strasbourg
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 3,737
From : $ 4,903
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9 days
$ 415 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Welcome to Frankfurt
  • Guided tour
  • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; onboard welcome reception
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach or Freiburg guided tour
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Full day at leisure
  • Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
  • Before your cruise, spend two nights in Frankfurt, with guided sightseeing of this charming city
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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Basel
Frankfurt
Heidelberg
Strasbourg
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 4,699
10 days
$ 470 / day
Updated recent
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, or guided walk in Nijmegen, or guided tour of Airborne Museum; guided tour in Arnhem
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or guided walking tour through the Belgian Quarter, or visit and tasting at the chocolate museum
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or take a cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
  • Guided tour in Frankfurt, or explore by bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Speyer, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or Freiburg sightseeing
  • One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland
  • Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten–the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city dating back to the “Golden Age
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Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound)
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France
Germany
Switzerland
Amsterdam
Basel
Heidelberg
Strasbourg
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
River cruise
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 3,958
From : $ 4,938
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
9 days
$ 440 / day
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Welcome to Amsterdam
  • Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or Freiburg sightseeing, or visit to a local winery in Breisach
  • One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! Begin your Romantic Rhine vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before embarking on your Suite Ship®
  • Continue to explore this 700-year-old city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten, lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age
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