Your 8-day adventure begins in the Netherlands, where you'll explore the many canals and museums of historic Amsterdam. You then enter Germany and tour the jewel of the Rhine, Cologne. In addition to admiring the charming castles along the hillsides, you'll tour Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Continue to France, where multi-cultural Strasbourg welcomes you. Experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest before arriving in Basel, Switzerland.
Charming Rudesheim The Rhine Getaway is an 8-day/7-night cruise. You'll sail aboard a ship designed to maximize scenery viewing with panoramic windows, a sun deck and river-view, outside cabins. Our onboard meals, prepared by European chefs, include a choice of entrees, regional specialties and traditional favorites. You'll also enjoy port lectures, a cuckoo clock demonstration and a French songs performance. These and all onboard meals are included in your cruise fare.
Our English-speaking guides will take you to famous landmarks as well as hidden gems. Highlights include a tour of Holland's Van Gogh museum, as well as a walking tour of Cologne and visit to its grand Gothic cathedral. Step back in time as you stroll the cobbled streets of charming towns and see traditional half-timbered houses. Explore the local culture as you tour Koblenz, Rudesheim and Heidelberg, discover the Black Forest and enjoy local sights, sounds and tastes.
