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Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026 - 14 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's cobblestone streets in the Altstadt
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Altstadt
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  3. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, Chapel Bridge, and Water Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Train and cable car to Rigi - Weggis
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Lucerne Altstadt
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  4. Day 4

    Lucerne to Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Board Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
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  5. Day 5

    Breisach - Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the banks of the Rhine
    • Alsatian Wine Route
    Landmarks
    Colmar Altstadt
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg including Petite France, covered bridges, and Vauban Dam
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  7. Day 7

    Mainz - Ruedesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz including sandstone cathedral and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Mainz Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    Landmarks
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Rheinfels Castle
  9. Day 9

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
  10. Day 10

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Cycling tour along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
  11. Day 11

    Koblenz - Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Beethoven House
    Altes Rathaus
  12. Day 12

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
    • Visit to Palais Het Loo
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen Old Town
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  13. Day 13

    Dordrecht - Rotterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Witte Huis
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Airport
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    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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