17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the George Eliot

Itinerary for September 30, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 09/30/2026Arrive in Basel - On arrival, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you aboard your first-class floating hotel, ensuring you settle into yoBasel, Switzerland
2Thursday, 10/01/2026Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided toBasel, Switzerland
3Friday, 10/02/2026Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace Wine route - This morning's cruising is spent gliding through the dramatic scenery of the rift valley separating the 
4Saturday, 10/03/2026Strasbourg  - This morning, we have arrived in France and Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region. After breakfast we enjoy a walking tour of its picStrasbourg, France
5Sunday, 10/04/2026Speyer - We remain moored in Speyer this morning to enjoy a guided tour of this delightful medieval gem, founded by the Celts and one of Germany’s oldSpeyer, Germany
6Monday, 10/05/2026Rüdesheim & Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim is a delight to wander, witness the bustling marketplace, the half-timbered Klunkhardshof and Brömserburg Castle,  
7Tuesday, 10/06/2026Koblenz - Founded by the Romans, this historic city is beautifully located at the confluence of the Rhine and its sister river the Moselle. Discover KKoblenz, Germany
8Wednesday, 10/07/2026Cologne - After a lazy breakfast there’ll be the opportunity to recharge and reset today with time to yourself to get further acquainted with this beaCologne, Germany
9Thursday, 10/08/2026Cologne - Today will be packed with discovery as you disembark after breakfast for a guided walking tour through Cologne. The cathedral's spires dominCologne, Germany
10Friday, 10/09/2026Andernach & Boppard  - You’ll feel the history in Andernach, founded by the Romans in 12BC on the site of an old Celtic settlement then seized by the  
11Saturday, 10/10/2026Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim - Today you’ll have another change to see the world-famous Rhine Gorge, and luckily these views never get boring! Our idea of  
12Sunday, 10/11/2026Mainz - During breakfast arrive in the historic city of Mainz, a colourful ensemble of domes and spires rising above the riverbank. Situated at the coMainz, Germany
13Monday, 10/12/2026Miltenberg & Wertheim - This morning brings us to the medieval village of Miltenberg, a living testament to the beauty of a bygone era. With our localMiltenberg, Germany
14Tuesday, 10/13/2026Würzburg - Indulge in a leisurely morning of sailing. By early afternoon, we’ll moor in the Bavarian city of Würzburg, a sophisticated gem gracing theWurzburg, Germany
15Wednesday, 10/14/2026Rothenburg & Ochsenfurt - This morning, prepare for a delightful deviation as we take a drive along the Romantic Road – a fitting name for a route tha 
16Thursday, 10/15/2026Bamberg - Savor a morning of scenic sailing: find a prime spot in the lounge and watch as a kaleidoscope of glorious vistas slips past.  This afternooBamberg, Germany
17Friday, 10/16/2026Nuremberg - Enjoy a relaxing start to this final morning of sailing on the way to our last stop on this cruise. Browse the onboard boutique, or simply 
18Saturday, 10/17/2026Arrive at Return homeMunich, Germany
Departing from Basel, Switzerland
Departure Date 09/30/2026
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Departing 09/30/2026
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