DETAILS
Embark on a European “Grand Tour” steeped in storied history, impressive architecture, and breathtaking scenery. A first-class seven-night cruise reveals the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers as you wind past storybook towns, terraced vineyards, and forested hills crowned by castles. After embarking in Amsterdam, call at Cologne, Germany; Cochem; Rüdesheim; Heidelberg; and Strasbourg, France. Disembark in Switzerland and explore the unforgettable cities of Basel and Lucerne. Marvel at the sweeping grandeur of the Alps on a panoramic train ride and cable car journey that afford gorgeous views.
- Pricing from
- $5,495
Early booking SAVINGS up to $2,000 per cabin!
- Trip Type
- Group Travel Tour, International Land & Rail Tours, International River Voyages
- Departure Dates
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May 16, 2026 - May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026
Viva One
The one of the newest members of the Scylla family is the Viva One. Guests are welcomed on board by friendly, multilingual and international crew members who take care of guests’ well-being and comfort from morning til night. The ship’s appointments are luxurious, yet the feeling is relaxed and easygoing. All staterooms and suites are equipped with flat screen TV, included minibar, beauty products from RITUALS®, hair dryer, safe, air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. The upper and middle deck staterooms and suites all have French balconies.
AMSTERDAM OPTIONAL EXTENSION
Get acquainted with this captivating city graced with leafy canals and gabled houses on a 2-night, post-tour extension at the deluxe DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. Stop at a family-run farm located in the Beemster region, a UNESCO World Heritage site. During a private workshop, learn the basics of cheesemaking. Take a scenic drive through the polder and see the windmills at Schermerhorn. Soak up the inviting ambience and historic architecture of Edam, legendary for its tasty cheese. View acclaimed art by the great Dutch Golden Age masters at the Rijksmuseum, then savor a guided tasting tour through Amsterdam’s many food stalls and specialty shops.
Airport transfers and luggage handling abroad are only included if air arrangements are booked through Gohagan & Company. If travelers make their own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling are not included; transfers can be organized through Gohagan & Company and purchased by the traveler.
TOUR MAP
ITINERARY
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day 1
Depart Home City
Depart your home city for an overnight flight.
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day 2
Geneva, Switzerland/ Montreux
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day 3
Chillon Castle/ Lake Geneva Cruise
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day 4
Gruyères
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day 5
Basel/Embark Viva One
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day 6
Strasbourg, France
Discover the medieval grandeur of Grand-Île, the historic center of Strasbourg and a UNESCO World Heritage site, during a walking tour. See the bridges and towers of the 13th-century Ponts Couverts, and meander past the many half‑timbered houses in the canal-lined Petite France district, where tanners, millers and fishermen once lived during the Middle Ages. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, an exquisitely ornamented Gothic beauty. Join the Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner.
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day 7
Mannheim, Germany for Heidelberg
Dock in Mannheim and journey to romantic Heidelberg to visit the Renaissance-era ruins of its grand castle overlooking the picturesque Neckar Valley. Take a walking tour in the lively old town filled with Renaissance and Baroque gems, such as the old bridge, Alte Brücke.
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day 8
Rüdesheim/ Cruise the Rhine Gorge
Arrive in the heart of Riesling wine country today. Take in the vineyards near Rüdesheim on a mini-train before sampling fine wines in town. Afterward, cruise through the enchanting Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site dotted with some 40 castles, and see the fabled Lorelei Rock.
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day 9
Cochem
Sail through a splendid, narrow section of the Moselle River lined with colorful towns and tiered vineyards, then dock in charming Cochem. Delight in its half-timbered houses on a walking tour, and visit hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which offers stunning river views.
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day 10
Cologne
One of Germany’s oldest cities, Cologne is renowned for its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Kölner Dom, built over a period of more than 630 years. Admire the old town’s top sites and the cathedral’s impressive exterior on a walking tour. Enjoy free time afterward and, if you’d like, go inside the cathedral to see the Shrine of the Three Kings, a gilded reliquary.
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day 11
Cruising/Amsterdam, Netherlands
Embark on a private cruise and sail through Amsterdam’s world‑famous UNESCO‑inscribed canals, which have been connecting the city since the early 17th century. Glide under iconic bridges and past brightly colored houses, stately stone buildings and hundreds of cyclists! This evening, attend the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner, and raise a glass to your great European journey!
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day 12
Disembark boat/ Return to home city
Following breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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