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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 or join a guided cycling tour. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Baden Baden
Join a guide for a tour of the town and the ruins of the Roman baths, enjoy an active hike to Hohenbaden Castle or visit the Mercedes-Benz factory (on some departures this will be replaced by Speyer Technical Museum). (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Mannheim
Join a local guide on a tour of Heidelberg with a visit to Heidelberg’s Renaissance castle, or join a guide for an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by time at leisure. This evening there is a private concert at a stunning Baroque palace for the chance to create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. (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