Legendary Rhine and Moselle (Basel to Amsterdam)
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Itinerary
Travel through five amazing countries along the legendary Rhine and vineyard-rich Moselle. Starting off in vibrant, canal-lined Amsterdam, you'll traipse south on the path of historic legends and sail the fabled Rhine River Valley. Cruise past some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, where fairytale castles and historic sites greet you at every turn.
Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to AmsterdamDay 2 - Arrive Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship. (Dinner)
Day 3 - Amsterdam
View Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Museum Square on your panoramic tour through Amsterdam's canal-lined streets. Marvel at the works of the Dutch Masters in the renowned Rijksmuseum. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Welcome Dinner)Featured Excursions: Amsterdam City Tour, Rijksmuseum visit
Day 4 - Cologne
Stroll through Old Town's narrow streets to the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, completed over a 632-year period. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and Cathedral visitNote: No inside tours of the Cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Day 5 - Koblenz
In Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, amble through picturesque streets, learning from your guide this town's history and importance to the region. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
Day 6 - Cochem
History comes to life in Cochem's half-timbered houses and gothic Reichsburg Castle. Enjoy a special wine tasting at the vintners private wine estates in the idyllic winemakers village of Ediger-Eller. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursions: Cochem walking tour and Reichsburg Castle, Ediger-Eller village wine tasting
Day 7 - Trier
Your panoramic tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trier, one of the oldest Roman outposts along the Moselle, takes you by the Roman Imperial Baths and the Porta Nigra, and is capped off by a visit to Constantine's throne room. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Trier city tour
Day 8 - Wasserbillig (Luxembourg)
Your guided tour of the independent sovereign state of Luxembourg includes viewing Our Lady Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, and a WW II cemetery, the resting place of General Patton. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Luxembourg and World War II Cemetery
Day 9 - Bernkastel
Discover Bernkastel with its more than 500 years of winemaking history, historic vineyards, and one of Germany's most picturesque market squares. Savor the area's fine Rieslings at the renowned wine estate of Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Walking tour and wine experience
Day 10 - Cruising the romantic Rhine, Rudesheim
In the morning, you'll cruise the scenic 40 miles of the middle Rhine Valley, classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its vine-filled slopes and its 40 or so castles strung like pearls along the river banks, this is the perfect example of the romantic Rhine. In Rudesheim, a celebrated wine town, enjoy a gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald Monument
Day 11 - Speyer
Enjoy a walking tour to the Old Town and the grand Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the final resting place of German emperors. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour
Day 12 - Strasbourg
Admire Strasbourg on a canal cruise, viewing the town's covered bridges, medieval watch-towers, and Petite France, a picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairytale. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Farewell Dinner)Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
Day 13 - Breisach (Colmar)
Colmar is so quaint you may feel lile you're on a film set. Follow your guide through its cobblestone streets, which are lined with brightly colored half-timbered houses, and see the well-preserved canal quarter known as Petite Venice. You'll then visit the Unterlinden Museum. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Colmar walking tour and Unterlinden Museum
Day 14 - Depart Basel
Disembark the ship and transfer to the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, or extend your stay in Lucerne.
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Amsterdam - Visit the reknowned Rijksmuseum.
Cologne Walking tour, viewing the cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cochem - Visit Reichsburg Castle.
Trier - A guided tour exploring the town.
Bernkastel - Enjoy a walking tour and winetasting.
Rüdesheim - Take a Gondolar Ride to Niederwald Monument.
Speyer - Visit Old Town and the grand Cathedral.
Strasbourg - Enjoy a leisurely canal cruise.
Colmar - Walk through cobblestone streets.
Basel - Enjoy a city tour viewing the medieval Town Hall.
Dining Highlights
Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
First Class Travel Highlights
12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the regal Grand River Queen
11 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
All transfers
Complimentary use of bicycles
Port Charges: $168
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
Cabin upgrades are available upon request!
Dining Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights
Port Charges: $168
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cabin 1 | Category - 1 |
| Cabin 2 | Category - 2 |
| Cabin 3 | Category - 3 |
| Cabin 4 | Category - 5 |
Cabin upgrades are available upon request!
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
1-800-342-0019
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Sat-Sun 10am-6pm ET
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