Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany and Holland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim—the Rhine Valley’s wonderful wine country. Hear the sounds of oom-pah-pah of a Mechanical Music Museum like no other! Explore the historic city of Cologne and see its grand Gothic-style cathedral topped by soaring twin steeples. You may otherwise choose to join a guided walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites. Be sure to enjoy a classic Kölsch lager to toast your Rhine River cruise! Next, you’ll arrive in colorful Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the city’s iconic waterways of the Golden Age.

Included Features:

Day 1 Frankfurt: Welcome to Frankfurt

Day 2 Frankfurt: Guided tour

Day 3 Frankfurt. Excursion to Heidelberg (Embarkation): Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; onboard welcome reception

Day 4 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: Choice of visit to the Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; free time in Koblenz

Day 5 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 6 Amsterdam: Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 7 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

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