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Once Upon a River - The Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam River Cruise

Sep 26 - Oct 8, 2026

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Debra Chiabai & Sue McGarvie

Playful Coconuts/ Over40GETAWAYS

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Day 1 · Sat, Sep 26 · Montreal, QC, Canada

Flight from YUL to AMS (AC900)

YUL · Sep 26, 2026 at 9:30PM EDT

AMS · Sep 27, 2026 at 10:15AM CEST

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Day 2 · Sun, Sep 27 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Arrive at AMS (AC900)

YUL · Sep 26, 2026 at 9:30PM EDT

AMS · Sep 27, 2026 at 10:15AM CEST

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Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam River Cruise (per person/double occupancy)

Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2026

Pricing is based on Deluxe C stateroom. Ask us for pricing on other available options. River Cruise Visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Strasbourg and Basel Voyage through the heart of Europe on a Rhine River Cruise, where history, culture and r...

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Arrival in Amsterdam and canal cruise with dinner

Arrive in the vibrant Dutch capital and check in to your hotel before heading out for a memorable first evening. Get your first taste of river life with a canal cruise and dinner with your fellow travellers, Experience Director and Experience Mana...

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Day 3 · Mon, Sep 28 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Free day in Amsterdam with optional experiences

Today is yours to experience Amsterdam as you like. Wander along scenic canals, explore world-class museums or soak up the local atmosphere in a cosy cafe. For something extra, join an Optional Experience and taste your way through one of Amsterda...

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Day 4 · Tue, Sep 29 · Arnhem, Netherlands

About Your Cruise - Embark on your Rhine River Cruise on Trafalgar Verity

Depart Amsterdam and travel to Arnhem where you’ll uncover the story of Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation of WWII, aimed at securing key bridges in the Netherlands. This afternoon, board the Trafalgar Verity, your Rhine River...

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Visit the Airborne Museum and the “Bridge Too Far”

Visit the Airborne Museum in Hartenstein and see the “Bridge Too Far,” where British paratroopers fought a heroic but ill-fated battle. Iconic Experience – Visit the Airborne Museum Discover the Allies’ Operation Market Garden at the Airborne Muse...

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Day 5 · Wed, Sep 30 · Cologne, Germany

Cologne touring and optional experiences

Sep 30

Your first night on the Lower Rhine takes you through the Rhine Plain and past North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s historic heart of industry. Dock in Cologne after a night cruising the Rhine and step ashore. With two included experiences to choose ...

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Day 6 · Thu, Oct 1 · Koblenz, Germany

Cruise the Middle Rhine into Koblenz and visit Rheinstein Castle

Oct 1

Sail to the Deutsches Eck (German Corner), where the Moselle meets the Rhine, marked by the grand monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I. On land, join a Local Specialist to explore Koblenz. You can explore further with an optional bike ride along the Rhine...

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Day 7 · Fri, Oct 2 · Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

Middle Rhine Gorge cruising and Rüdesheim

Oct 2

Your Rhine River cruise continues as you cruise through the Middle Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before arriving in Rüdesheim, a wine-making town known for its half-timbered houses. Take a mini-train tour to get acquainted with the ar...

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Day 8 · Sat, Oct 3 · Speyer, Germany

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® day in medieval Speyer

Oct 3

This morning, step ashore in Speyer, a town with deep medieval roots. With two included experiences to choose from, you can join a Local Specialist for a walking tour along Maximilian Street, passing baroque townhouses and visiting a medieval chur...

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Day 9 · Sun, Oct 4 · Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg old town and optional Black Forest visit

Oct 4

Step ashore in Alsace, where French and German influences mix in this region rich with history. With a Local Specialist by your side, explore Strasbourg’s old town, where you’ll see its impressive cathedral and the charming Petite France district....

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Day 10 · Mon, Oct 5 · Breisach, Germany

Breisach sightseeing and Bohrerhof farm lunch

Oct 5

Cruise south of Strasbourg, along the Rhine River, marking the border between Germany and France. Drift through the Upper Rhine Plain, nestled between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains, and take in the stunning scenery along the way. Step ...

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Day 11 · Tue, Oct 6 · Basel, Switzerland

Disembarkation in Basel and farewell

Oct 6

Your scenic river cruise comes to an end as you disembark in Basel. Bid farewell with "fair winds and fond memories" to your Experience Director and Experience Manager, crew and fellow cruise companions, until you cruise again. Included Meals Brea...

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Optional

2 nights in Basel: Hotel Steinenschanze (optional)

Lovely 2-night post-cruise extension in Basel. The 3-star superior Hotel Steinenschanze is the refreshingly warm city hotel less than a five-minute walk from Basel's Old Town and the university. In the morning, the hotel offers a rich breakfast bu...

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Day 12 · Wed, Oct 7 · Basel, Switzerland

Basel City tour with Chocolate Tasting (optional)

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Day 13 · Thu, Oct 8 · Montreal, QC, Canada

Flight from BSL to FRA (LH1203)

BSL · Oct 8, 2026 at 10:50AM CEST

FRA · Oct 8, 2026 at 11:50AM CEST

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Flight from FRA to YUL (LH478)

FRA · Oct 8, 2026 at 2:20PM CEST

YUL · Oct 8, 2026 at 4:00PM EDT

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