Castles & Cathedrals
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Itinerary
Amsterdam to Basel OR Basel to Amsterdam
8 Days | 6 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals. | ||
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Kinderdijk, The Netherlands | The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding. | ||
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Cologne, Germany | An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town. | ||
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Koblenz & Rüdesheim, Germany | On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim, the 13th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. | ||
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Speyer, Germany | Speyer’s charming, shop-lined main street is overlooked by the impressive clock tower of its Altpörtel, the Old Town Gate. | ||
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Strasbourg, France | Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. | ||
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Breisach, Germany | Breisach is located in one of the warmest parts of Germany, next to Alsace, which is famous for its wine-growing. | ||
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Basel, Switzerland | Located along the Rhine River, Basel sits at the point where French, German and Swiss borders meet, marking the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland. |
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