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Connections European River Cruise Journeys
Switzerland & the Rhine 2023
11 days
Limited to 24 guests
Cruise the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, experiencing the Netherlands, Germany and France, taking in the majesty of
the Swiss Alps and sampling local beer, wine, cheese and
chocolate on shore, for an authentic taste of Europe.
A&K Advantages
- Cruise the Rhine through four countries, experiencing 11 days of exclusive Connections sightseeing in your private small-group vehicle, escorted by your Resident Tour Director
- Explore the heritage of New England’s founding fathers with special access to Leiden’s American Pilgrim Museum
- Ascend Mount Pilatus for lunch amid the 360-degree views of the Swiss Alps
- Sample local food and wine during five specially planned meals ashore, as well as cheese tasting in Holland, wine tastings in Rüdesheim and Strasbourg, and more
Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1
Arrive Amsterdam, Holland
DAY 2
Amsterdam | Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum
DAY 3
Leiden | Pilgrim Museum
DAY 4
Cologne, Germany | Gothic Cathedral
DAY 5
Cochem | Hilltop Fortress
DAY 6
Koblenz & Rüdesheim | Scenic Gorge
DAY 7
Heidelberg | Charming University Town
DAY 8
Strasbourg, France | Alsatian Capital
DAY 9
Lucerne, Switzerland | Lakeside Panoramas
DAY 10
Zurich | Chocolatier Experience
DAY 11
Depart Zurich
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