8D7N CITY ESCAPES : THE RHINE (Basel – Amsterdam)

Settle into your City Escapes river cruise in Basel. You’ll appreciate the easy start, familiar comforts on board and flexible choices ashore that set the tone for longer port stays. 

French Colmar, German Staufen im Breisgau or a castle hike

Spend the day around Breisach with options that fit your style. Head to Colmar for colorful streets and the Bartholdi Museum, visit the charming town of Staufen im Breisgau in the foothills of the Black Forest for a tour and wine tasting, or choose an active visit to Château du Haut‑Koenigsbourg with hilltop views.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

OR Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg (Active only)

Colmar Excursion with Bartholdi Museum

Staufen im Breisgau & Wine Tasting

The unique culture of Strasbourg reveals itself through guided exploration and the flavors that define the region.

Follow your curiosity through Strasbourg today. Wander half‑timbered towns on guided walking tour or take in the city from the gentle rhythm of your bike. Later, an onshore dinner invites you to savor regional dishes in a setting full of local character.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• City tour
• City Tour Late Starter
• Guided Bike Tour
• Afternoon Shuttle
• Off Ship Dinner

Immerse yourself in the hilltop romance of Heidelberg or the technical marvels on display in Speyer.

Arrive in Ludwigshafen and set out for nearby highlights. Choose Heidelberg for a tour of its imposing castle and a wine tasting, or visit Speyer’s Technik Museum, dedicated to transportation technologies throughout the decades.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Heidelberg Tour with Wine Tasting
• Technik Museum Tour

After your cruise through the Rhine Gorge, delve into the Mainz’s culture, a unique culinary experience or pedal through the city.

Spot the castles along the Rhine Gorge this morning. Spend the afternoon your way: see Chagall windows and Gutenberg history; focus on Roman Mainz or Jewish heritage; indulge in the Mainz culinary history; or explore the city on two wheels.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Bike Tour

Rhine Gorge Castles

Walking Tour with Gutenberg Exhibit & Chagall Windows

Jewish Heritage Tour

Pretzel Making Workshop

Walk or pedal through Cologne, examining the city’s cultural artifacts with a local guide.

 Today brings Cologne’s cathedral skyline, riverfront walkways and distinctive neighborhoods. Join a guided walk with a tasting of crisp, golden Reibekuchen, explore the city’s striking architecture or breeze through the city on a bike tour.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Free afternoon

Cologne Walking Tour with Reibekuchen Tasting

Architecture Tour

Bike Tour

Dive into Dutch history through a museum visit or taste your way through the city.

Cruise into Amsterdam, then enjoy your afternoon with a visit to the Rijksmuseum that encompasses 800 years of Dutch history or indulge in a flavorful culinary walking tour.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Rijksmuseum

Scenic Cruising in the Morning

Culinary Walking Tour

Say goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers as you disembark in Amsterdam.

Disembarkation