Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam

Big Travel Sale

 2026 Sailings: 50% off 2 Night Lucerne Extension   

Book by 27 February 26

Begin your Rhine River journey in the cultured Swiss city of Basel, with the option to start your adventure earlier with a pre-cruise stay in Lucerne, exploring its iconic Chapel Bridge, lakeside promenades, and stunning Alpine surroundings. Step aboard the elegant Trafalgar Verity and settle into life on the water as the river carries you north, revealing a rich tapestry of landscapes, traditions, and stories shaped by centuries of European history. From Germany’s Black Forest fringes and medieval river towns to the Franco-German charm of Alsace, each day blends guided sightseeing with immersive local encounters.

Enjoy expertly led walks through historic towns, meet local families who open their homes and farms to you, and take part in meaningful experiences that support sustainable traditions. With fine regional cuisine, scenic cruising, and the freedom to personalise your journey through optional excursions, this Rhine cruise offers a relaxed yet enriching way to experience the heart of Europe.

Highlights

• Scenic Rhine cruising through the Upper Rhine Plain, framed by the Black Forest and Vosges Mountains.
• Explore Breisach, a colourful historic town overlooking the Rhine, with views from its hilltop cathedral and streets reflecting both French and German heritage.
• Be My Guest Experience – Lunch at Bohrerhof Farm
  Enjoy a homegrown lunch hosted by the Bohrer family on their farm, where generations of traditional farming come together in a meal prepared with fresh, seasonal produce straight from the fields.
• Discover Strasbourg with a Local Specialist, strolling through the timber-framed lanes of Petite France and admiring the city’s iconic Gothic cathedral.
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – Weinessiggut Doktorenhof
  Visit a sustainable vinegar estate in the Palatinate wine region, tasting artisanal vinegars crafted using traditional methods that support responsible consumption and production.
  Optional visit to Heidelberg, with its romantic old town, historic bridge and castle ruins overlooking the Neckar River.
• Optional Lucerne extension, exploring the Swiss city’s iconic Chapel Bridge, lakeside promenades, and stunning Alpine surroundings

Pricing

8 Day Cruise (Classic Cabin) + 2 Night Lucerne Extension

from

$6.898*

per person twin share

Based on 11 Aug 26 Departure

Also available in other cabin types and as cruise only  Enquire for pricing

What's Included

8 Day cruise

2 night Lucerne Extension

Experience Director, Experience Manager & crew
    
Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences
    
Daily included experiences & local tours
    
Buffet breakfast & lunch, à la carte dinner with local flavours
    
Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner
    
Teatime during an afternoon sailing
    
Lounges and sundeck for relaxing, socialising or games
    
Full morning service & evening turndown
    
Onboard entertainment
    
Self-service laundry
    
Bicycles for land use

Lucerne Extension Option

Lucerne is the perfect place to begin your journey. Join a Local Specialist for guided sightseeing through the city. Stroll across the historic Chapel Bridge and admire the Lion Monument before exploring at your own pace. Opt to cruise the lake and ride a funicular to Alpine views – an unforgettable start to your travels.

Included in Your Stay:

2 nights at a centrally located hotel, plus all hotel taxes and porterage
Sightseeing tour of Lucerne with a Local Specialist, experiencing the best of the lakeside city
Optional Experience add-ons to personalise your stay

Extension availability may vary based on departure dates. Please check with our Reservations team for details. See our Terms & Conditions for additional considerations.

Your Ship - Trafalgar Verity

The Trafalgar Verity combines the charm of a 1930s steamship with boutique-hotel elegance for an intimate Rhine cruising experience. Art Deco–inspired blue-and-white interiors, handpicked artwork and marble bathrooms create a refined yet comfortable atmosphere throughout the ship.

With an average of 128 guests and a high staff-to-guest ratio, service feels personal and seamless. Guests can relax in the lounge and bar with live entertainment and curated music, stay active with a gym, yoga and complimentary bicycles, or unwind with wellness treatments. Sustainability is central to the onboard experience, with waste-reduction initiatives and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Terms and Conditions

Big Travel Sale – Tours: Save up to 15% on select 2026 departures featured on Trafalgar.com as “Big Travel Sale”. Savings are valid on the land-only portion.

 
Big Travel Sale –

2026 River Cruises: Receive a discount on cruise extensions for 2026 sailings: 50% off the Lucerne extension when booking Best of the Rhine & Amsterdam; 100% off the Prague extension when booking Best of the Danube.
2027 River Cruises: Receive a free cabin upgrade from Classic to Deluxe for 2027 sailings. Offer does not apply to Suite Staterooms.

 
Big Travel Sale – All Offers: Valid on new bookings made between 15 December 2025 and 27 February 2026. Deposit is due at time of booking; full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if within 120 days. Savings are not valid on airfares or extra night accommodations, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. Deals may be combined with standard 5% Global Tour Rewards past guest savings only; not combinable with other promotional offers including Double GTR discounts, group discounts, custom group bookings or Future Travel Credit carry forward discount. Please note that websites do not reflect live capacity and in some instances sold out departures may still display for a brief period of time. Other conditions may apply.

Double GTR: Global Tour Rewards members (past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki) receive an extra 5% discount on new tour and river cruise bookings made 15 December 2025 through 31 January 2026 with code BTSEAGTR5 on trips with any of the aforementioned brands not on sale. The discount is not valid on airfares or extra night accommodations, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. The extra discount is combinable with the standard 5% GTR past guest discount, but is not combinable with other offers including Big Travel Sale and multiple trip discount. Other conditions may apply.

Global Tour Rewards Discount: **Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands. The GTR 5% discount is valid on the land portion of the tour and can be used for multiple trips taken within any given year. Discount is not combinable with multiple tour discount, must be applied at the time of booking and is not valid on all trips and/or departures, airfares, surcharges, taxes, extensions, optional experiences, extra night accommodations, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to change. The 5% GTR discount replaces all previous Past Guest/Frequent Traveller Discounts and is not in addition to. Other conditions may apply.