b'River CruiseExperience a leisurely cruise south from Amsterdam to Basel, admiring the picturesque Moselle Valley and the8 DAYS from 2,549ppenchanting landscapes of the Rhine Gorge enroute. 2,249 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To Amsterdam where we board our luxurious ship WHATS INCLUDED:Your holiday begins at London St Pancras as we board the Eurostar to 7-night cruise onboardAmsterdam where our ship awaits us. After settling in with a welcomeMS Amadeus Star or Imperialcocktail, we enjoy dinner and a performance by a Dutch sea shanty choir. Five-star service onboardDay 2. Amsterdam or visiting VolendamFirst & Standard Class railTheres a choice of two excursions today: a city tour of the Dutch capitalsoptions available idyllic canals or a trip to the renowned cheese town of Volendam. DuringAll rail and coach travela delightful lunch on board this afternoon, we begin sailing to Cologne. throughout your tour Expertise of a UK Tour/Cruise Day 3. Cologne and the scenic Drachenfels Railway Manager from start to finishA guided tour of Cologne reveals its UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral this morning. Afterwards, we sail to Knigswinter and board the Drachenfelsbahn Breakfast, lunch and dinner a steep cog railway providing views of the fairytale Drachenfels castle. each day of your cruise includinga spectacular gala dinnerDay 4. Exploring Cochem on the MoselleDrinks package with dinnerAfter a morning on the Moselle, our ship docks in Cochem, a pretty town ofevery night of your cruise slender alleys adorned with pastel buildings. On our guided afternoon tour, we admire the Reichsburg castle before theres time to explore at leisure. Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi Complimentary luggageDay 5. Sailing through the Rhine Gorge to Rdesheim service from your homeLeaving Koblenz after time at leisure, a highlight of your cruise awaitssailingto the ship and backthe spectacular Rhine Gorge, admiring hilltop castles and the Lorelei Rock.A superb choice of excursionsRiding a land train through Rdesheim, you can choose between a tasting of Rdesheims famous wine or a visit to Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Cabinet.Day 6. Uncovering the German cities of Heidelberg or Speyer On some dates, this cruise A coach journey takes us to the historic city of Heidelberg for a guided touroperates in reverse order.You will experience theand a visit to its ruined red sandstone castle. Later, we sail to Speyer for timesame tours and excursions. at leisure to discover the city and its UNESCO-listed 11th-century cathedral.Visit greatrail.com/RLR Day 7. Into the Black Forest or exploring Strasbourg for more details.Theres a choice of excursions today. You could explore the French city of Strasbourg on a guided tour, discovering its medieval history and attractive sites. Alternatively, witness fairytale panoramas in Germanys Black Forest.Tour Code: RHR| per person based onDay 8. Homeward bound 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers After breakfast, its time to disembark in Basel. Travelling by rail via Paris, from 1,100.we arrive back in London St Pancras where your holiday draws to a close.2025 Departures: MAY, JUN, JULThe Netherlands 2026 Departures: United Kingdom Volendam AMSTERDAM MAY, JUN, JULGermanyLONDON Drachenfels railwayCOLOGNEKOBLENZFROM LONDON COCHEM RDESHEIMVIA PARIS 7 Secure your place nowSPEYER Heidelberg with a 450pp depositFrance STRASBOURG For more informationBASEL on dates and prices,Switzerland visit greatrail.com/RHRRHINE RIVER 13'