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Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and mountain backdrop at sunset.
  • Beautiful riverfront cityscape with a historical cathedral in Basel.
  • Picturesque skyline with a church and colorful rooftops in Breisach.
  • Charming half-timbered houses reflected in the canal in Strasbourg.
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River Cruise
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Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zurich's lakeside setting
    • Visit local cafés
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
  3. Day 2

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Altstadt (Old Town) on foot
    • Stroll along cobblestone streets
    Landmarks
    Zurich Old Town
    Lucerne Old Town (Altstadt)
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  4. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge and Water Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Train and cable car to Rigi - Weggis
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Lucerne Old Town
    Mount Rigi
  5. Day 4

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board Emerald Cruises Star-Ship)

    Included Activities

    • Embarkation on Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
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  6. Day 5

    Basel (Black Forest)

    Basel (Black Forest)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Breisach
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  7. Day 6

    Basel to Strasbourg

    Basel to Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg at leisure
    • Visit Maison Kammerzell
    • Explore Petite France and its canal network
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Town
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
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  8. Day 7

    Strasbourg to Heidelberg

    Strasbourg to Heidelberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Rhine River
    Neckar River
  9. Day 8

    Heidelberg to Koblenz

    Heidelberg to Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz
    • Visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine River
    Moselle River
    Cochem Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Koblenz to Cologne

    Koblenz to Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
    • Seeking the treasures of Cologne
    Landmarks
    Cologne Old Town
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  11. Day 10

    Cologne to Amsterdam

    Cologne to Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal Network
    Waterland
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  12. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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