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Rhine Highlights Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Amsterdam (Holland)
Fly from a choice of UK regional airports or travel by Eurostar from St. Pancras International to Brussels, then on to Amsterdam by first class rail. A representative will transfer you to your luxury ship. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception. (D)
Day 2 - Amsterdam
There is a choice of included excursions in Amsterdam today. See the 17th-century architecture on a sightseeing canal cruise or walking tour, or travel to the village of Volendam and on to Edam to sample the local cheese. Alternatively use the 'Scenic Tailormade' device to explore Amsterdam's sights independently. Enjoy the Captain's Welcome Dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Cologne (Germany)
Enjoy a ride on the oldest cog railway of Germany and visit Drachenburg Castle, or take a stroll through the city, with sights including the impressive Gothic cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Koblenz
Explore the historic city of Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers on a guided tour. Alternatively, head to picturesque Cochem for a sightseeing tour which culminates in a visit to the spectacular Reichsburg Castle. There is the also the option to visit a local winery and explore at leisure with your 'Scenic Tailormade' device. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Mannheim - Rastatt
Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg, where you’ll visit Heidelberg’s Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Or join a guide for an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by leisure time. Scenic Enrich - Enjoy a private evening concert at a fine Baroque palace. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other and a chance to create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Baden Baden
Join your local guide on a tour of this picturesque town and tour the ruins of the Roman baths that have made this city famous, or take an active hike to Hohenbaden Castle. Alternatively, visit the Mercedes-Benz factory, or enjoy a visit to a thermal spa. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Strasbourg
Today, choose from a walking tour of Strasbourg with its half-timbered houses and beautiful La Petite France district, a wine tasting in the Alsatian village of Mittelbergheim or a guided hike of the Black Forest region with a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum. Alternatively, explore Strasbourg with your Scenic Tailormade device. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Basel (Switzerland) - UK
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK or take the train from Basel to Paris for the Eurostar to London St Pancas. (B)
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions. Please note the some dates visit Baden Baden before Mannheim, or Mannheim before Baden Baden