Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam

Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam

Details
Itinerary
Tour Vendor

France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Location

3/5

Physicality

Cruises

Type

Rhine River Cruise Visiting Basel, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam

Voyage through the heart of Europe on a Rhine River Cruise, where history, culture and riverside landscapes meet—along with plenty of good times along the way. You’ll explore Amsterdam’s canals, stand beneath the towering spires of Cologne Cathedral and stroll through Strasbourg’s old town. Cruise through the romantic Middle Rhine, surrounded by steep Riesling vineyards, medieval castles and half-timbered towns. On board Trafalgar Verity, you’ll enjoy lively evenings, share stories over regional wines and soak up the ever-changing scenery. From Switzerland to the Netherlands, this river cruise brings the best of the Rhine to you.

Images courtesy of Trafalgar

Travel Insurance

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Departure Dates

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Included

On embarkation day, enjoy a welcome reception dinner with sparkling wine and a personal welcome from your Captain, Experience Director and Hotel Manager
Land experiences are guided by English-speaking Local Specialists and hosts
Dinners on your first and last day on board feature a special menu
Optional Experiences are available to complement and complete your travel experience
Tea time during one special afternoon sailing
Audio headset systems are provided on land guided tours
Lunches and dinners include wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water
Bicycles are available for on-land use at your leisure
Farewell reception with sparkling wine

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Day 1: Embark in Basel

Arrive in Basel and step aboard the Trafalgar Verity, your floating home for the voyage ahead. Settle in, explore the ship, admire its interiors and discover its stories before joining your Experience Director and fellow travellers for a delicious dinner. Raise a glass to the adventures that await along the Rhine.

Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Cross into Breisach

Cruise north to Strasbourg, where the Rhine River forms the border between Germany and France, winding through the Upper Rhine Plain between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. Step ashore and begin your day with a tour of Breisach, a historic town overlooking the Rhine, known for its colourful houses and centuries-old cathedral. Then, join the Bohrer family at Bohrerhof for a Be My Guest experience with lunch on their family farm, where they grow seasonal produce using traditional methods. Enjoy a meal made with fresh ingredients straight from their fields, a true taste of their land and heritage. In the afternoon, you can take an optional visit to an Alsatian village for a journey filled with half-timbered houses and scenic vineyards.