Set sail on a storybook journey through the heart of Europe with a Rhine River Cruise that blends history, culture, and postcard-perfect scenery into one unforgettable holiday! Drift along the legendary Rhine as you explore Amsterdam’s charming canals, gaze up at the majestic spires of Cologne Cathedral, and wander the cobbled lanes of Strasbourg’s enchanting old town. Cruise through the romantic Middle Rhine, where fairytale castles, rolling Riesling vineyards, and half-timbered villages line the riverbanks. Aboard the elegant Trafalgar Verity, enjoy lively evenings, sip regional wines, and soak in the ever-changing views. From Switzerland to the Netherlands, this cruise is your front-row seat to the magic of the Rhine!
Includes
10 Day Trafalgar River Cruise
9 Nights in a classic cabin onboard Trafalgar Verity
9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Experience Director, Experience Manager and ship crew
Buffet-style breakfast and lunches, à la carte dinners
Wine, beer, soft drinks included with lunch and dinner
Teatime during afternoon sailings
Onboard games room, gym, lounges, sundeck and bar
Onboard entertainment
Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
Many locally guided tours, Included and Optional Experiences
Audio headsets for guided tours
Bicycles for use on land
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Highlights
9 Nights onboard Trafalgar Verity
23 Meals
Must-see sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Embark in Basel
Arrive in Basel and step aboard the Trafalgar Verity, your floating home for the voyage ahead. Settle in, explore the ship, admire its interiors and discover its stories before joining your Experience Director and fellow travellers for a delicious dinner. Raise a glass to the adventures that await along the Rhine.
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Cross into Breisach
Cruise north to Strasbourg, where the Rhine River forms the border between Germany and France, winding through the Upper Rhine Plain between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. Step ashore and begin your day with a tour of Breisach, a historic town overlooking the Rhine, known for its colourful houses and centuries-old cathedral. Then, join the Bohrer family at Bohrerhof for a Be My Guest experience with lunch on their family farm, where they grow seasonal produce using traditional methods. Enjoy a meal made with fresh ingredients straight from their fields, a true taste of their land and heritage. In the afternoon, you can take an optional visit to an Alsatian village for a journey filled with half-timbered houses and scenic vineyards.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Dock in Strasbourg
Step ashore in Alsace, where French and German influences mix in this region rich with history. With a Local Specialist by your side, explore Strasbourg’s old town, where you’ll see its impressive cathedral and the charming Petite France district. In the afternoon, choose an Optional Experience into the Black Forest, known for its scenic landscapes, fairytale villages and traditional crafts.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Cruise into Medieval Speyer
This morning, step ashore in Speyer, a town with deep medieval roots. With two included experiences to choose from, you can join a Local Specialist for a walking tour along Maximilian Street, passing baroque townhouses and visiting a medieval church. Discover the 11th-century Jewish community, including its ritual baths and enjoy some local treats. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a private vinegar estate, where you’ll enjoy a tasting and learn all about its sustainable production. Why not join an Optional Experience to Heidelberg? You’ll walk through its charming old town, cross the Old Bridge and visit the striking Heidelberg Castle.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Discover Rüdesheim and Braubach
Your Rhine River cruise begins as you cruise through the Middle Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, into Rüdesheim, a wine town filled with half-timbered houses and rich winemaking traditions. Meeting you from your ship, a mini-train tour will introduce you to the town’s highlights before you explore on your own. Stretch your legs by joining an Optional Experience vineyard hike with stunning views. If that wasn’t enough, you can step back in time with a visit to Marksburg Castle, the only hilltop fortress on the Rhine never destroyed.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Cruise the Middle Rhine to Koblenz
Your Rhine River cruise continues through the Middle Rhine, a region straight out of a fairytale, famous for its hillside vineyards and storybook castles. With its magical scenery and rich legends, it’s perfect for couples looking for a romantic moment and families with kids ready for a castle-filled adventure. You'll also cruise past Deutsches Eck (German Corner), marked by the grand monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I. Once you step ashore in Koblenz, set off on a walking tour with your Local Specialist, stopping at German Corner, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Explore the Old Town’s lively squares, historic churches and quirky landmarks. For a more active choice, today’s Optional Experience is a scenic bike ride along the Rhine, complete with a well-earned beer garden stop.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Experience Historic Cologne
Guten Morgen Cologne, a city where history and modern culture collide. With two included experiences to choose from, you can join a Local Specialist for a city tour, passing the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece over 600 years in the making. Prefer something different? Explore the city’s vibrant creative side on a Street Art Tour, where murals and graffiti bring the streets to life. In the afternoon, choose an Optional Experience—discover Düsseldorf’s mix of old and new or visit the Michael Schumacher Private Collection, a must for Formula One fans. Your final night on the Lower Rhine takes you through the Rhine Plain and past North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s historic industrial heart, before sailing into the Netherlands.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Arnhem & Amsterdam
Cruise across the German border and into your final country, the Netherlands. Uncover the story of Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation of WWII, aimed at securing key bridges in the Netherlands. Visit the Airborne Museum in Hartenstein and see the ‘‘Bridge Too Far,’’ where British paratroopers fought a heroic but ill-fated battle. Later, transfer to Amsterdam, bidding farewell to the captain and crew of the Trafalgar Verity, before settling in for two nights in the Dutch capital. Transfer to your hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Stroll the Canals of Amsterdam
Today is yours to experience Amsterdam as you like. Wander along scenic canals, explore world-class museums or soak up the local atmosphere in a cosy cafe. For something extra, join an Optional Experience and taste your way through the Jordaan district on a foodie tour or visit a traditional windmill in Volendam. On select seasonal departures you can opt to explore the colourful blooms of Keukenhof Gardens. This evening, raise a toast to unforgettable experiences during a canal cruise and dinner with your fellow travellers, Experience Director and Experience Manager.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Farewell Amsterdam
Bid farewell with “fair winds and fond memories” to your Experience Director and Experience Manager, crew and fellow cruise companions as your Rhine journey comes to an end.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ship info
Trafalgar Verity
Welcome to the Trafalgar Verity, where the golden age of travel is reimagined with the elegance of a boutique hotel and the soul of a 1930s steamship. This distinctive river cruiser invites you into a world of Art Deco sophistication, where every detail—from the rich blue-and-white textiles to the marble-accented bathrooms and hand-selected artwork—has been curated to evoke a sense of timeless refinement. With just 128 guests, the Verity offers an intimate, serene atmosphere, allowing for personalized service and a deeper connection to the journey.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date. Our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season, availability is correct at time of loading and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website.
Package excludes extra nights’ accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges and airport transfers. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply).
Extra savings may be combined with Global Tour Rewards 5% Member Benefit and will come off the revised price (after discount) and are not applicable to extensions, transfers or extra nights. Not combinable with group discounts, Future Travel Credit carry forward discount or any other discount or promotion. If guests change to another river cruise or land tour, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions. Other conditions may apply. Must mention promo code TR26PGD at time of booking.
Tour operator reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime without notice. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure, please contact a travel consultant for more info. Other conditions may apply. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.
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