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The Majestic Rhine 2025 - 8 Days (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich)

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich
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  • Charming street with outdoor cafe and traditional buildings.
  • A canal flanked by modern buildings, with bright lights reflecting on the water during twilight.
  • A cityscape featuring modern skyscrapers and busy streets below.
  • A large pink cathedral with blue spires under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A white medieval castle situated on a riverbank surrounded by greenery.
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  • A symmetrical fountain with tall buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • A vibrant town with colorful houses on a hillside by a river.
  • A grand historic building with a manicured lawn and clear blue sky.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests (Welcome Reception & Dinner))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Winzerexpress ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz including German Corner

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz
    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine Gorge
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  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
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  5. Day 5

    Baden-Baden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden

    Optional Activities

    • Backstage Opera Theater Tour
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss
    • Baden-Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Altes Schloss
    Baden-Baden Opera Theater
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  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
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  7. Day 7

    Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
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    Guests
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    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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