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Rhine Getaway

This 8-day journey from Amsterdam to Basel (or the reverse) reveals the heart of the legendary Rhine, one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, from grand cathedrals and ancient hilltop castles to historic cities and medieval towns to the Black Forest.

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  • Our Rhine Getaway itinerary presents all the highlights of the legendary Rhine. In just eight days, your journey begins in timeless Amsterdam. Soak in rich colors amid the stained glass of Cologne's gothic cathedral. Explore the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress that overlooks Koblenz, and enjoy an evening stroll along the cobble stones of Rudesheim. With dawn comes Speyer, a quaint German town on the Rhine's West Bank, where you can marvel at the architectural splendor of the city's Romanesque Cathedral. Strasbourg, France follows with its timeless old Town. While Germany's Black Forest region is rich in history and culture. Your voyage concludes in the pretty city of Basel, Switzerland.