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125 Cologne trips. Tours from 35 tour companies. 155 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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Essence of Europe
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Essence of Europe

By Interrailing Packages
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Their bespoke itineraries using European interrail are unique to many other options for travelers.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Traveling Europe by Rail
  • 10 nights to explore 5 popular European cities
  • Package starts and end in London St Pancras Station
  • Eurostar travel.

Themes

High Adventure, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Los funcionarios de Interraling son excelentes personas y atienden las inquietudes a tiempo y con amabilidad. Nos ayudaron a organizar nuestras vacaciones familiares en Europa, de acuerdo a nuestras solicitudes, las cuales llenaron todas nuestras expectativas. Gracias a ustedes disfrutamos al máximo este viajes. Las salidas de los trenes fueron en el horario previsto y los hoteles buenos y bien ubicados."

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11 days From$2,045
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A Walk to Remember end Amsterdam
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A Walk to Remember end Amsterdam

By Europamundo Vacations
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Prague, Rhone Rhine Canal

Highlights

  • Discover the most beautiful area of the Rhine Valley, drawing medieval villages, castles, vineyards, hills, small churches
  • Explore Prague beautiful landscapes en route. Hills. Picturesque villages
  • City tour of Prague, visit to Castle
  • Explore Amsterdam and pass through Dam Square with the Town Hall and Royal Palace, the canals and their marvellous bridges, the river Amstel and the floating houses
  • Visit Volendam, on a short boat trip on the Jsselmeer lake we will go to Marken

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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6 days From$637
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10 Day Bavaria & Alps Experience
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10 Day Bavaria & Alps Experience

By The Relaxed Explorer
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience Munich and see the highlights of this 850 year old city
  • The day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Travelling the Romantic Road, we first reach Harburg
  • Fully guided experience of the Dachau Concentration Camp
  • Drive through the beautiful upper Bavarian countryside to Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled to Europe several times before but not like this. Thanks to Kelley and her amazing knowledge and patience with all my queries, my famiy and I enjoyed a customized itinerary filled with a food tour in Paris and a cooking lesson in Naples, history and art lessons at the British Museum and Musee D'Orsay, with enough time to travel independently and make new discoveries with less hassle than before. I absolutely recommend the Relaxed Explorer to anyone looking to make memorable trips with their families that will be cherished by all. Thank you so much Kelley!! Would love to make more good travel memories with your help!!"

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10 days From$3,850
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Boppard, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
  • Guided walk
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$15,251
23 days From$11,697
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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)
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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Lake Como, Lucerne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$6,207
12 days From$4,926
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Paris, Rudesheim

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting
  • Choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill); sail through the Moselle Valley
  • Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; classical concert
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$5,129
8 days From$3,899
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  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $200 per person per day
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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine
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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

By Avalon Waterways
none
Group Tour
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Geneva, Grindelwald, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Innsbruck, Koblenz, Lake Como, Lucerne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zermatt, Zurich

Highlights

  • Welcome to Switzerland
  • Zürich orientation tour; stop in Biel/Bienne, explore the historical center; Stop in lakeside Neuchâtel
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Reformation Park
  • See the Rhône vineyards in Évian-Les-Bains; visit the castle in Gruyères; visit the famous Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc
  • Orientation tour in Gstaad; free time in Interlaken; travel to Grindelwald
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$9,636
16 days From$7,928
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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne
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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Bordeaux, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lake Como, Lucerne, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Welcome to Italy
  • Guided walking tour and boat ride on Lake Como to Bellagio
  • Day at leisure
  • Transfer to Lucerne guided walking tour in Lucerne, see the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); transfer to Basel to join your ship; onboard welcome reception
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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26 days From$14,896
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Evelyn

Nov 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Best of Germany

No time at places. Rest stops were gas stations...s...

Tour:  Best of Germany and Austria Summer 2019

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Melida

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Best of Germany

Memorable trip. good tour

Tour:  Best of Germany and Austria Summer 2019

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Donna

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Best of Germany and Austria

The optionals were good choices. We went on all but 2 of them. However, they added over $1,000 to our trip after the exchange which we expected as we have been on ...

Tour:  Best of Germany and Austria Summer 2019

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Marcia

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Best of Germany

We saw it all. Germany is filled with so much history and emmond,our guide showed us the most important in each town and filled us in in between and did it all with...

Tour:  Best of Germany and Austria Summer 2019

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Elizabeth

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Best of Germany

I went to Germany with a specific goal and came away with more than I dreamed was possible.

Tour:  Best of Germany and Austria Summer 2019

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