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Tulips & the Rhine & Glacier Express 2025

11 days
From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Amsterdam

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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
    • Visit to the Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Cologne Old Town
    Cologne Botanical Gardens
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Church of Our Lady
    Rhine Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Schwetzingen / Bad-Dürkheim

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim
    Landmarks
    Schwetzingen Palace
    Schwetzingen Palace Gardens
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Neustadt District
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Neuf-Brisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Breisach and Neuf-Brisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    Landmarks
    Breisach Old Town
    Neuf-Brisach Fortress
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
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  9. Day 9

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zermatt

    Optional Activities

    • Cog rail journey from Zermatt to Gornergrat mountain summit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Zermatt
    Gornergrat
  10. Day 10

    Zermatt to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express Train journey through the Swiss Alps
  11. Day 11

    Zurich to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Emerald Cruises

4.1
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

684

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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    April 25th, 2023
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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