TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Amsterdam

• 7-Night River Cruise

• Rhine River

• Cologne

• Moselle River

• Cochem

• Wine Tasting

• Koblenz

• Rüdesheim

• Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum

• Mannheim

• Speyer

• Strasbourg
  

RATES Per PERSON

Lower Outside Cabin
Double: $TBA

Middle Outside Cabin
Double: $TBA

Upper Outside Cabin
Double: $TBA

Suite Cabin
Double: $TBA

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Professional tour director

• Professional motor coach driver

• All flights and transfers

• Local departures

• Step on guides for city tours

• Top quality accommodations – 4 Star and above

• Luxury motor coaches

• Many meals on tour

• Tips on all meals

• All taxes, fees, visas, etc. included in total price of tour

• Personalized service

• Final documents for trip details, 8 weeks prior to departure

• Luggage handling

• Much, much more!
  

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Every meal not included – guests are informed about how much more money to expect to pay for meals prior to departure

• Tips for tour director and driver
  ($7 - $10 per person per day is recommended. Bluebird Guided Tours also tips our tour directors and drivers individually)

• Baggage Fees when flying (~$25 per direction per bag)

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, other personal costs, etc.)

ITINERARY

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Discover a dramatic waterway where winding valleys give way to riverside cities and Alpine hamlets. Venture along the Rhine and Moselle and spend time in beloved European cities, getting a taste of the local culture in each stop along the way.

 
Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship
*Dinner Included
Your tour opens in Amsterdam, a city of narrow canals and stone bridges, where you will board your ship. Your home for the next seven nights, this ship offers an array of amenities including outside staterooms, unlimited wine with every dinner, and daily onboard musical performances. This evening, meet in the lounge for a cocktail reception followed by a welcome aboard dinner.

Day 3:  Amsterdam
*Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
Embark on a tour of Amsterdam with a local expert before seeing the city from a different perspective, voyaging along the city’s centuries-old canal system. Sail by charming cafés and famous 16th-century row houses stacked side-by-side. In the evening, relax as your ship departs the Netherlands and makes its way to Germany. 

Day 4: Cologne, Germany
*Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
As the sun rises, glide along the Rhine River and pass through the picturesque German landscapes dotted with medieval towns. Your journey brings you to Cologne, where you will join a guide for a walking tour of the city’s Gothic Old Town. Wander along cobblestone streets and admire the Cologne Cathedral, the Roman Dionysus mosaic, and the Romanesque church of St. Martin.

Day 5: Moselle River - Cochem
*Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
Cross into the Moselle River to Cochem, a storybook town overlooking the water. Embark on a guided tour through the town and into Reichsburg Castle, a fortress perched high above the surrounding area. End your tour in one of Cochem’s wine cellars, introducing you to the culture with a local winemaker and a tasting of regional Mosel wines.

Day 6: Koblenz - Rüdesheim
*Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
Get to know the 2,000-year-old city of Koblenz your way because this morning, it’s your choice! Explore the restored Old Town on a walking tour and see Schängel Fountain featuring a bronze statue of a mischievous young boy that has become a symbol of the city -OR- embark on a walking tour that immerses you in the darker history of the city as you hear tales of the gangsters who made Koblenz their home and see where they lived in the 18th century. Your next stop this afternoon is Rüdesheim, which you’ll explore with an expert guide. Visit the city’s famous Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett (Mechanical Music Museum) and hear the traditional music of barrel organs and medieval instruments.

Day 7: Mannheim - Speyer
*Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
The river takes you to Mannheim where you will have free time to explore this German city and its parks on your own. Perhaps you will join an optional excursion to Heidelberg, an ancient city of Renaissance buildings and castle ramparts. Later, sail to Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, and step back in time on a walking tour to explore the Old Gate and the Jewish baths. End your day at the Captain's Gala Dinner – a lively celebration of food, music and entertainment.

Day 8: Strasbourg, France
*Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
Cross the French border and experience Strasbourg, a fairytale town that blends centuries of international influences to create its own unique culture. Walking through the old quarter, Petite France, take in the iconic timber-framed houses, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and Place de la République. Make the most of some free time to explore this perfectly preserved town. Aboard the ship, toast to the end of a fabulous journey at your farewell dinner.

Day 9: Basel, Switzerland - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
*Breakfast Included
Wish the river valleys goodbye as your tour comes to a close today.

*Optional Heidelberg Excursion $80 USD
Today you travel from Mannheim to the romantic and picturesque city of Heidelberg,
home to the world-famous university of the same name. You will enjoy a comprehensive
tour of this ancient city situated along the banks of the river Neckar, including a visit to
Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures remaining in
Europe. Enjoy stunning views of the town and countryside from the castle ramparts.
Your tour includes stops at key historical and cultural sights of the city, followed by free
time to enjoy the area on your own. You will return to the ship by coach. This option is
only available until 15 days prior to departure. After this time, the option may be
purchased once you are onboard the cruise ship directly from the cruise line. Due to the
nature of this option, once purchased it will be nonrefundable. Duration: Approximately
4.5 hours. Please note a minimum of 20 passengers is required.