Itinerary:

Day 01/3 - Nov. 01/03 - Basel Switzerland - Located along the Rhine River, Basel sits at the point where French, German and Swiss borders meet, marking the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland.

Day 04 - Nov. 04 - Breisach, Germany - is located in one of the warmest parts of Germany, next to Alsace, which is famous for its wine-growing.

Day 05 - Nov. 05 - Strasbourg, France - The largest port on the Upper Rhine, Strasbourg is the cultural center of France's Alsace region. Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, it boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. The well preserved Old Town is enclosed on all sides by the little Ill River, with sites so compact that it is easy to explore the "island" on foot. And there is plenty to explore: cobblestone streets lined with wooden houses and intersected by picturesque canals. Indulging in Alsatian café culture is central to any visit here; enjoy coffee and cake amidst lovely half-timbered houses.

Day 06 - Nov. 06 - Heidelberg, Germany - Germany's oldest university town, Heidelberg and its castle are situated in the Neckar Valley just east of the Rhine.

Day 07 - Nov. 07 - Koblenz, Germany - On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river.

Day 08 - Nov. 08 - Cologne, Germany - An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town.

Day 09 - Nov. 09 - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands - The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding.

Day 10 - Nov. 10 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals.

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