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7 Night Rhine Highlights Cruise

From Amsterdam, (Netherlands) to Basel (Saxon), (Switzerland)

Scenic Opal
Scenic Cruises
5 Stars
Cruise #: 14336008
Sail Date: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
Return Date: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Suite
$4,395
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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7 Night Rhine Highlights Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Nov 10, 2026
Day
1
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam. A labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century buildings and charming cafes, the city is a delight to wander. Board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon, meet your fellow guests, and raise a glass to the start of a fascinating journey ahead of you at this evening's welcome reception. ...
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Wednesday - Nov 11, 2026
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2
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Spend this morning in Amsterdam. The Netherlands' capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and streets busy with cyclists. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and intersected by charming bridges. Scenic Freechoice: Discover more of the city on one of these excursions: Amsterdam walking tour: Rug up and explore Amsterdam on foot, discovering the maze of canals and bridges in the city center. Your guide will be covering history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture. You also get to taste herring, a local delicacy not to be missed. Fabrique des Lumieres: Art springs to life in this impressive digital art installation, the largest in the Netherlands. Located in a former 19th-century gas works, pieces from renowned artists are projected onto the 17-meter-high walls, accompanied by music to create an immersive ambience. Rijksmuseum visit: The iconic Rijksmuseum is one of the premier museums in the Netherlands and has more than 8,000 pieces in its collection, including works from Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Your local guide will give you an overview before free time to explore at your leisure. ...
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Thursday - Nov 12, 2026
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Cologne, Germany
  • Cologne, Germany
Arrive in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne early this afternoon. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. With a late departure tonight, you will have some free time to explore the city on your own and get a taste of the nightlife. Scenic Freechoice: Discover Cologne on one of these Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Old Town: Set out on foot to see the Old Town, admiring its historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Augustusburg Palace: Built for archbishop Clemens August in 1725, Augustusburg Palace is one of Europe's most beautiful Rococo buildings. Your local guide will escort you though the palace to see the exquisite rooms heavily decorated with marble and chandeliers. Tour of Cologne Cathedral: The Cologne Cathedral or Kolner Dom as it is known locally is the largest Gothic Church in northern Europe and features twin towers that stand 157 meters tall. Join a local guide who will take you through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn its fascinating history as well as some quirky facts such as the story that the cathedral is said to contain the bones of the three wise men from the Bible. ...
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Friday - Nov 13, 2026
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4
  • Koblenz, Germany
One of Germany's oldest cities, Koblenz was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and is brimming with history. It sits where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and promises a melange of French and German cultures. Koblenz is filled with parks and flowers and is the gateway to both the romantic Rhine Valley and the beautiful Moselle Valley. Scenic Freechoice: Choose to explore your way with this morning's Scenic Freechoice: Winery visit: Immerse yourself in the art of Spatlese, a late-harvest wine crafted from fully ripened grapes left to hang on the vine for optimal richness and complexity. Savor a guided tasting of this locally produced Spatlese and uncover why it is the region's signature indulgence, celebrated for its opulent sweetness, silken texture, and intensely layered flavor profile. Walking tour of Koblenz: Join your guide to explore the old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, and historic churches, and visit the famed Florinsmarkt, the former political and economic center of the city. Cochem & Moselle Valley: Travel through the beautiful Moselle Valley to the town of Cochem. Take a walking tour through its pretty center, where cobbled lanes are lined with half-timbered houses, then visit the grand Reichsburg Castle. Relax onboard this afternoon as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This 65-kilometer stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Look out for the Lorelei statue, dedicated to the tragic legend of a beautiful maiden. ...
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Saturday - Nov 14, 2026
Day
5
Mannheim, Germany
  • Mannheim, Germany
Sunday - Nov 15, 2026
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6
Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
  • Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
Monday - Nov 16, 2026
Day
7
  • Kehl, Germany
Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in Kehl, just across the border from the French city of Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. Here, sherbert-colored, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network of canals. It's a captivating blend of France and Germany, of a medieval past and an innovative future. Strasbourg has an infectious, youthful energy and you'll regularly see the locals enjoying spontaneous soccer games and pop-up wine bars. Scenic Freechoice: Explore the region on one of these Freechoice experiences: Guided tour of Strasbourg: See the city's most important sites on foot, like the cathedral, Petite France, and the Grande Ile, and learn about its unique mixture of both French and German architecture and culture. (Note: this is an active walk.) Alsace wine region: Travel by motorcoach through the pretty Alsace wine region to the village of Obernai for some free time. Then visit Mittelbergheim for a wine tasting in a local cellar. ...
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Tuesday - Nov 17, 2026
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  • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Your cruise concludes this morning in Basel (Huningue). Enjoy one final breakfast onboard, taking with you lifelong memories of a remarkable journey. Please book your flight to depart out of Basel after 10 AM.; Notes: This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. ...
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