b'Rliavsesric CruiseCEdam NetherlandsThe Majestic Rhine:United Kingdom Volendam Amsterdam GermanyLondon 7CologneDrachenfels RailwayBasel to AmsterdamFrom London Knigswinter Koblenzvia Paris RdesheimSpeyer HeidelbergStrasbourgExperience the breathtaking beauty of the Rhine on a luxury Franceriver cruise through four countries, exploring rich history,by Ship by Rail Baselstunning landscapes and cultural treasures. 1 Nights by Ship by Coach SwitzerlandRHINE GORGE AMADEUS AMARA DRACHENFELSBAHNYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our luxurious ship city at your own pace, with its prettyDay 6. Cologne to the Netherlands Your holiday begins by meeting theOld Town and cathedral, before aThis morning, we embark on a guided Tour Manager at London St Pancrasscenic afternoon cruise, arriving intour of Cologne which introduces us as we board the Eurostar to Paris. Wecharming Rdesheim this evening. to its Romanesque townhouses and continue by rail to Basel, where we areimpressive cathedral, the largest in welcomed aboard our luxury ship.Day 4. Through the Rhine Gorge northern Europe. Back onboard, we This morning, we travel throughsail towards the Netherlands, the Day 2. Arrival in pretty Strasbourg Rdesheim aboard a land train, wherefourth and final country of our cruise.Sailing into the historic Alsace city oftheres a choice of excursions. Savour Strasbourg after breakfast, theres aRdesheims most famous produceDay 7. Amsterdam or Volendam choice of two wonderful excursions.with a wine tasting or visit SiegfriedsWe spend the early morning sailing The first is a trip into the magical BlackMechanical Music Cabinet. Settingthrough the Lower Rhine. Arriving in Forest to witness stunning views orsail again, we glide through the RhineAmsterdam early this afternoon, we you could enjoy a tour of Strasbourg,Gorge, a UNESCO-listed sectiontake a canal sightseeing cruise, soaking a city that was part of Germany butrenowned for its views. Arriving inup stunning views of the picturesque is now in Francewith architectureKoblenz, theres free time to explore. canals and architecture of this cultural reflecting this blend of two cultures.city thats as modern as it is historic. Day 5. Riding the Drachenfelsbahn Alternatively, choose the optional Day 3. Visiting Speyer or HeidelbergToday, we enjoy a fantastic trip on theexcursion to Volendam and Edam to Waking to views of charming Speyer,Drachenfels Cog Railway. Rising highuncover their cheese heritage. This you can choose to enjoy a guided tourinto the forests, we pass the fairytaleevening, we enjoy a final gala dinner The whole trip was of Heidelberg today. The picturesqueDrachenburg Castlethe name oftogether, accompanied by the songsuniversity town is known for its lovelywhich translates as Dragons Rockmind-blowing and Ill of a Dutch sea shanty choir.Old Town and riverfront. Our tourand has inspired many of the dragon- never forget the tigers.includes a visit to the magnificentrelated legends still heard today. BackDay 8. Homeward bound Brian, 2024ruined, red sandstone castle thatonboard this afternoon, we continueAfter breakfast, we head to Brussels towers over the city. If youd prefer toour cruise through beautiful scenerywhere we board the Eurostar to stay in Speyer, you can discover thetowards the historic city of Cologne.London where your Rhine cruise ends. 48 THE MAJESTIC RHINE: BASEL TO AMSTERDAM'