River Cruising
Discover fairytale Castles, historic Vineyards and the stunning remnant of a World frozen over with Glaciers as part of this Rhine River cruise fantasy. Embark your ship in Basel before crossing the Border into France’s Alsace Region in enchanting Strasbourg. Then, it’s off to Germany, where you will discover not only the Grand City of Cologne but charming Villages like the Winemaking Hamlet of Rüdesheim and the University Town of Heidelberg. You will also enjoy cruising through the UNESCO Designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 Castles are strung like pearls along the Riverbanks. Conclude your cruise by exploring the canal laden City of Amsterdam with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic Mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.
Today, Embark your Ship in Basel for your Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles cruise. Meals: Dinner
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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. 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
Strasbourg offers flavours of both France and Germany because of its Borderline location. Enjoy walking through the 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
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. Why not pedal along the River Neckar to the picturesque Medieval City Centre of Ladenburg and enjoy some free time to explore the shops. Later in the day, cruise to the charming Village of Rüdesheim and 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
Join a Wine tasting to discover the flavours 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 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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy cruising to Cologne, then join a Guided Tour through the enchanting Old Town, where you will see sights 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. As an alternative, examine the historic architectural styles on display throughout the Cologne Cathedral during a Guided Tour. This 13th Century Gothic marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site was the tallest building in the World at the time of its completion and the Church withstood 14 hits from aerial bombs during World War II. Active guests will want to join a Guided Bike Ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam and you will get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Alternatively, get a taste of local flavour, passing iconic canals, gabled houses, narrow bridges and house boats while tasting Dutch specialties at one of Amsterdam’s grand cafés. Please Note: May be replaced with alternate tour based on docking location. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your onward journey or 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)
