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Saturday, December 23, 2028 |
Basel, Switzerland |
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7:00 PM |
Basel on the river Rhine is Switzerland's third most populous city, and located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. Indeed, the river cruise ships berth within a stone’s throw of the triple intersection. It has suburbs in France and Germany, and interestingly the language spoken is called Basel German. Read more about Basel, Switzerland
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Sunday, December 24, 2028 |
Breisach, Germany |
6:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
The German town of Breisach is situated along the Rhine River on the French and German border, about halfway between Freiburg and Colma. During WWII 85% of Breisach was destroyed and the early 13th century cathedral of St Stephansmünster was heavily damaged. Fortunately it is a great place to visit as it has since been restored with many of its remarkable features still intact. Read more about Breisach, Germany
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Monday, December 25, 2028 |
Strasbourg, France |
6:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
Strasbourg, France’s great north-eastern metropolis and the intellectual and cultural capital of Alsace, is the ultimate European city. It has flavours of both France and Germany, and sits astride the border of the two countries. Today the residents have mixed feelings about their ‘Frenchness’ or ‘Germanness’, with many agreeing they are not either French or German, but a bit of both. Read more about Strasbourg, France
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Tuesday, December 26, 2028 |
Speyer, Germany |
8:30 AM |
7:00 PM |
Speyer (aka Spires), located on the river Rhine, is one of Germany’s oldest cities dating back to pre-Roman times. The city is dominated by the architecturally significant Speyer Cathedral, where beneath the high altar are the tombs of eight Holy Roman emperors and German kings. Today it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more about Speyer, Germany
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Wednesday, December 27, 2028 |
Mainz, Germany |
6:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
Mainz is a city in Germany located on the west bank of the river Rhine, across from Weisbaden. Lying just 35 km SW of Frankfurt, it shares much of its regional importance. Built as a Roman fort in the first century BC, and then in the 1450s having the first European books printed using movable type by Gutenberg, it is a fascinating destination. Read more about Mainz, Germany
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Wednesday, December 27, 2028 |
Scenic Rhine |
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Thursday, December 28, 2028 |
Dusseldorf, Germany |
6:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Dusseldorf is the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a key economic centre of Germany, situated on the River Rhine, and has a high population density. The city dates back to 1135 and flourished with a market square protected by city walls in all four directions. Read more about Dusseldorf, Germany
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Friday, December 29, 2028 |
Amsterdam, Rivers, Netherlands |
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Saturday, December 30, 2028 |
Amsterdam, Rivers, Netherlands |
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