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Amsterdam & Tulips & the Rhine 2026 - 10 Days

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • Bicycles parked along a canal in a city
  • Map showing a route through European cities including Strasbourg and Amsterdam.
  • A map depicting a travel route in Europe with a focus on cities like Strasbourg and Amsterdam.
  • Windmills in a vibrant tulip field under a blue sky.
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Operator
Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

    Arrival in Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam
    • Visit to Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Rhine River Cruise

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner on board
  4. Day 4

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Rhine River
  5. Day 5

    Duesseldorf and Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Duesseldorf with visit to the Japanese Garden
    • Guided tour of Cologne
    • Active walk to Cologne's gardens

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Japanese Gardens
    Cologne Cathedral
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz and Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Rhine Gorge
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  7. Day 7

    Schwetzingen and Bad-Dürkheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens
    • Guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Schwetzingen Palace
    Schwetzingen Palace Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Active walk to Orangerie Park

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Neustadt District
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
    Orangerie Park
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  9. Day 9

    Freiburg and Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden
    • Guided bike tour in Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Botanical Garden
    Breisach
  10. Day 10

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
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