Amsterdam opens the journey with a showcase of its great artists or local artisans. In Mainz, cycle along the river, admire Chagall’s windows, trace the city's Roman history or get hands‑on with a pretzel-making workshop for a relaxed, local‑feeling afternoon.
Amsterdam opens the journey with a showcase of its great artists or local artisans. In Mainz, cycle along the river, admire Chagall’s windows, trace the city's Roman history or get hands‑on with a pretzel-making workshop for a relaxed, local‑feeling afternoon.
City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine
At A Glance
On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Day 1 | Amsterdam | EMBARKATION |
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Settle into your City Escapes river cruise in Amsterdam. You’ll appreciate the easy start, familiar comforts on board and flexible choices ashore that set the tone for longer port stays.
Day 2 | Amsterdam | Rijksmuseum Tour |
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Enjoy a morning exploring Amsterdam your way. Wander the galleries of the famed Rijksmuseum, join a flavorful culinary walking tour or get hands‑on at a flower arranging workshop.
Day 3 | Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf walking tour with Altbier and Kasebrotchen Tasting |
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Enjoy a Düsseldorf walking tour that pairs local stories with tastings of Altbier and Käsebrötchen, or dive into the city's striking modern architecture on a guided tour. Alternatively, tour the city of Cologne, discovering its lively streets, Kölsch beer and traditional Reibekuchen.
Day 4 | Mainz | Rhine Gorge Castles |
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| | Walking Tour with Gutenberg Exhibit & Chagall Windows |
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Spot the castles along the Rhine Gorge this morning. Spend the afternoon your way: see Chagall windows and Gutenberg history; focus on Roman Mainz or Jewish heritage; craft a personalized pretzel; or explore the city on two wheels. In the evening, you’ll be treated to an onshore dinner experience at a local restaurant.
Day 5 | Ludwigshafen | Heidelberg Tour with Wine Tasting |
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Arrive in Ludwigshafen and set out for nearby highlights. Choose Heidelberg for a tour of its imposing castle and a wine tasting, or visit Speyer’s Technik Museum, dedicated to transportation technologies throughout the decades.
Follow your curiosity through Strasbourg today. Wander half‑timbered towns on guided walking tour or take in the city from the gentle rhythm of your bike.
Day 7 | Breisach | Colmar Excursion with Bartholdi Museum |
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Spend the day around Breisach with options that fit your style. Head to Colmar for colorful streets and the Bartholdi Museum, visit the charming town of Staufen im Breisgau in the foothills of the Black Forest for a tour and wine tasting, or choose an active visit to Château du Haut‑Koenigsbourg with hilltop views.
Say goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers as you disembark in Basel.
Day 1 | London | Hotel Check in |
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Arrive in London and settle into your centrally located hotel.
Begin your morning with a guided tour that introduces the capital’s historic heart, from centuries‑old landmarks to contemporary financial districts. Later in the day, a guided Jack the Ripper tour reveals a more intriguing layer of this city.
Day 3 | London | Westminster Tour |
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Explore Westminster with a locally guided visit to one of London’s most iconic districts. See storied government buildings, architectural highlights and the surrounding neighborhoods. Later, enjoy a show in the West End theater district.
Day 4 | London | Transfer via train to Amsterdam |
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Check out of your hotel and relax on your comfortable transfer from London to Amsterdam, where you will board your City Escapes river cruise. Upon arrival, board your ship, meet the crew and begin settling in before your journey along the Rhine.
Day 5 | Amsterdam | Rijksmuseum Tour |
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Enjoy a morning exploring Amsterdam your way. Wander the galleries of the famed Rijksmuseum, join a flavorful culinary walking tour or get hands‑on at a flower arranging workshop.
Day 6 | Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf walking tour with Altbier and Kasebrotchen Tasting |
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| | OR Modern Architecture Tour |
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| | OR Cologne Walking Tour with Kolsch & Reibekuchen Tasting |
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Enjoy a Düsseldorf walking tour that pairs local stories with tastings of Altbier and Käsebrötchen, or dive into the city's striking modern architecture on a guided tour. Alternatively, tour the city of Cologne, discovering its lively streets, Kölsch beer and traditional Reibekuchen.
Day 7 | Mainz | Rhine Gorge Castles |
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| | Walking Tour with Gutenberg Exhibit & Chagall Windows |
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| | OR Pretzel Making Workshop |
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Spot the castles along the Rhine Gorge this morning. Spend the afternoon your way: see Chagall windows and Gutenberg history; focus on Roman Mainz or Jewish heritage; craft a personalized pretzel; or explore the city on two wheels. In the evening, you’ll be treated to an onshore dinner experience at a local restaurant.
Day 8 | Ludwigshafen | Heidelberg Tour with Wine Tasting |
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| | OR Speyer Technik Museum Tour |
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Arrive in Ludwigshafen and set out for nearby highlights. Choose Heidelberg for a tour of its imposing castle and a wine tasting, or visit Speyer’s Technik Museum, dedicated to transportation technologies throughout the decades.
Follow your curiosity through Strasbourg today. Wander half‑timbered towns on guided walking tour or take in the city from the gentle rhythm of your bike.
Day 10 | Breisach | Colmar Excursion with Bartholdi Museum |
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| | OR Stafen im Breisgau & Wine Tasting |
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Spend the day around Breisach with options that fit your style. Head to Colmar for colorful streets and the Bartholdi Museum, visit the charming town of Staufen im Breisgau in the foothills of the Black Forest for a tour and wine tasting, or choose an active visit to Château du Haut‑Koenigsbourg with hilltop views.
Day 11 | Basel | DISEMBARKATION |
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After disembarking your ship, begin your post‑cruise land package with a comfortable transfer to Rome and settle into your centrally located hotel.
Day 12 | Rome | Vatican City Tour |
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Start the morning inside Vatican City with a guided visit that brings masterpieces to life. Admire the Sistine Chapel up close, then continue to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Day 13 | Rome | Colosseum and Domus Aurea |
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Walk in the footsteps of emperors at the Colosseum, then explore the Domus Aurea for a vivid sense of ancient Rome. In the afternoon, choose your path: join a hands‑on cooking experience, enjoy a guided shopping outing or visit the catacombs with St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Day 14 | Rome | Return flight home |
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