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The Majestic Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Frankfurt-am-Main)

8 days
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From Basel to Frankfurt-am-Main
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Picturesque street in a charming European town with outdoor dining and flowers.
  • Large church atop a hill with colorful houses below.
  • Picturesque canal with colorful houses.
  • Canal view with charming half-timbered houses.
  • Aerial view of a city with a convergence of rivers.
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  • Vineyards stretching towards a river.
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Gold Operator
Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore medieval Colmar on a guided tour
  • Cruise through Strasbourg by canal boat
  • Attend an exclusive concert on the Rhine
  • Tour Heidelberg's historic castle
  • Ride a cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel
  2. Day 2 Breisach - Colmar
  3. Day 3 Kehl - Strasbourg
  4. Day 4 Rastatt (Baden-Baden)
  5. Day 5 Mannheim (Heidelberg)
  6. Day 6 Koblenz
  7. Day 7 Rüdesheim
  8. Day 8 Mainz – Frankfurt
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

572

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

81%

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Emerald Cruises
    4.3
  • SG
    · July 4th, 2022
    Was an outstanding cruise. Very well organized...
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • EC
    · June 25th, 2022
    well-organized, professional crew, neat ship
    Trip date: June 2022

Dates & Availability

8 days
The Majestic Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Frankfurt-am-Main)
From Basel to Frankfurt-am-Main

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Tour ID: 299702

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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