THE RHINE AND MOSELLE
LANDSCAPES, LEGENDS & RIVER LIFE... Cruise the Rhine & Moselle rivers with us and you’ll find fairy-tale castles standing sentry for eons, ruins from empires long gone, Black Forest baths that soothe body and spirit, half-timbered houses, medieval lanes and riverside hamlets, time-honored vineyards, and lands that inspired tales, art and music long remembered.
1. ARRIVE BASEL Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Basel, Switzerland. A transfer is included from Basel-Mulhouse International Airport to the ms Swiss Jewel. Check-in for all guests is at 4:00 PM. Please join us for a welcome briefing followed by dinner aboard ship. Meals D
2. OLD TOWN BASEL Spend the day in Basel, beginning with a city orientation and walking tour of Old Town and the 16th-century Rathaus. Or, opt for a scenic drive to Lucerne and lunch on your own. Enjoy time to explore before the Captain’s welcome dinner. Meals BLD
3. STRASBOURG, CROSSROADS OF EUROPE View the European Parliament buildings en route to the historic canals and half-timbered homes and cathedral of La Petite France, followed by time to explore as you please. Meals BLD
4. ELEGANT BADEN-BADEN Head to Baden-Baden, famous for its healing waters which still cultivate an aura of spa-celebrity. On a walking tour, see its castle ruins, Roman baths and Belle Èpoque casino before time at leisure in picturesque Plittersdorf. Meals BLD
5. HISTORIC HEIDELBERG A drive to Heidelberg leads to a walking tour of its medieval Old Town and a funicular ride up to Heidelberger Schloss. Continuing on to Speyer, you’ll have time to explore before
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returning to the riverboat. After dinner, stop by the ship’s lounge for a glassblowing demonstration by a local artisan. Meals BLD
6. LEGENDS AND LORE IN BOPPARD Cruise through the Middle Rhine Valley, home to vineyards, castles and medieval towns. A walk through Boppard, led by
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