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Jewels of the Rhine 2024|2025 - 8 Days

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
3.0
3 traveler reviews
  • Canal lined with traditional buildings and boats.
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  • Festive night scene with a cathedral and Christmas decorations.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg Old Town
    • Visit to Maison Kammerzell
    • Exploration of Petite France canal network
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Town
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
  4. Day 4

    Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle

    Optional Activities

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

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Seeking the treasures of Cologne
    Landmarks
    Cologne Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal Network
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Crew
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    Length
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    Width
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