Captivating Rhine 2024 Start Amsterdam, End Basel

Explore the enchanting city of Amsterdam, with its 165 canals. Enjoy a scenic canal cruise, taking in the city's unique architecture and charm. Later, set sail out of Amsterdam, ready for the next leg of your journey.

Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Join a wine tasting to discover the flavors of the town's iconic vineyards, or soar 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, 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.

Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of three 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. Alternatively, 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, Altpörtel. For those wishing a more active excursion, join a guided bike tour along the shores of the river Neckar and explore the picturesque medieval town of Ladenburg.

Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. Admire historic architecture and famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate. Alternatively, head to Freiburg, home to the Freiburg's Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have 'the most beautiful spire on earth.' For those wishing a more active excursion, hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions.