Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam

BEST OF SUMMER SALE

 Save up to 30%* off select 2026 departures

Book by 16 April 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) 

from

$5,399*

per person twin share

Based on 30 Jun 26 Departure

Alternative travel dates and cabin types available/  Enquire for pricing

What's Included

8 Day cruise

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

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

Best of Summer Sale – River Cruise: Save on select 2026 river cruises and departure dates as featured on Trafalgar.com as “Best of Summer Sale”; sale is applied as a discount of 10%, 20% or 30% on the river cruise-only price. The discount applicable will be quoted at the time of booking and may be less than 30%. Must call the Trafalgar Contact Centre for available savings and to book.

Best of Summer Sale – All Offers: Valid on new bookings made between 2 March 2026 and 16 April 2026; not valid on existing bookings. Sample savings as of 2 March 2026: $4,700 per couple ($2,350 per person) is based on Great European tour, 31 May 2026 departure date with a 15% discount; $4,500 per couple ($2,250 per person) is based on Best of the Rhine & Amsterdam river cruise, 22 September 2026 departure date with a 30% discount. Deposit is due at time of booking; full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if within 120 days. Prices and savings are subject to availability and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. However, any booking made and confirmed prior to the withdrawal or amendment of this offer will be honored at the price quoted at the time of booking confirmation, and where reasonably practicable, we will endeavor to provide advance notice of any withdrawal or material amendment to this offer via our website. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour, river cruise or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. The Best of Europe Summer Sale offers may be combined with the standard 5% Global Tour Rewards loyalty discount available to eligible past guests only, but cannot be combined with: any other promotional offer or discount code; group booking discounts or custom group rates; Future Travel Credit carry-forward discounts; or any other special offer, unless expressly stated otherwise. The availability shown on our website is indicative only and may not reflect real-time capacity. In some instances, departures which have recently become fully booked may continue to display as available for a brief period. All bookings are subject to confirmation of availability following your booking request. Other conditions apply. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.

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