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Tulips & the Rhine & Glacier Express 2025

11 days
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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • A red train crossing a stone viaduct in a mountainous region.
  • A canal with a boat tour and colorful tulips in Amsterdam.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

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

    Cologne

    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

    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

    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

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

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

    Neuf-Brisach

    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

    Basel to Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
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  9. Day 9

    Zermatt

    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

    Zermatt to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Zurich to Airport

    Zurich to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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