River Cruising
Today, board the ship in Amsterdam for your Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps cruise. Meals: Dinner
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam and you will get to enjoy some of them on our canal cruise. Later in the day, we set sail towards Cologne. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Enjoy cruising to Cologne, upon arrival join a guided tour through the enchanting Old Town, where you will see sites such as the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest Town Hall, the Fishmarkt, which dates back to the 12th Century and the Great St. Martin Church. End your city tour with a visit to a local tavern to taste its famous Kölsch Beer. Active guests might want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise through the captivating UNESCO designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Join a wine tasting tour to discover the flavours of the town’s iconic vineyards or 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, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you with its remarkable collection of self playing musical instruments, or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with Brandy, coffee and whipped cream. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 Philosopher’s 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, which is known for the largest Romanesque Cathedral in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Medieval Old Gate, Altpörtel. Alternatively, pedal along the river Neckar to the picturesque medieval city centre of Ladenburg and enjoy some free time to explore the shops. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Strasbourg offers flavours of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Enjoy a panoramic tour past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République before walking through its iconic 'La Petite France' district, lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through charming streets past the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous Astronomical Clock. Alternatively, take a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l’Orangerie. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy getting to know Basel, Switzerland’s third largest city. Long an important University, Banking and Trade Centre, 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 Lucerne to explore its medieval towers. For those who did not choose the full day tour to Lucerne, in the afternoon visit a local winery to sample Swiss Wines, tour Wildegg Castle, which is a Fortress built by the Habsburgs in the early 13th Century that features a 3,300 square metre garden, or embark on an exhilarating hike to the Castle. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a final breakfast onboard, bid farewell to Basel and prepare for your return flight home. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (aw)
