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London & Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 11 Days (from London to Zurich)

11 days
From London to Zurich
4.1
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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

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore London's historic streets at own pace
    • Leisurely stroll along the River Thames
    • Visit urban parks
  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of London including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, West End, Trafalgar Square, and Changing of the Guard

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon tea (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    Trafalgar Square
    West End
  3. Day 3

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit London Eye
    • Visit British Museum
    • Stroll through Hyde Park
    • Explore street art in Shoreditch
    • Attend a show in the West End theatres
    • Guided tour of Camden and Borough Market (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    British Museum
    Hyde Park
    Shoreditch
    Camden
    Borough Market
  4. Day 4

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    St. Pancras Station
    Amsterdam Centraal Station
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  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam - Alkmaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar including historic center, canals, and cheese market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Waterland
    Rhine River
  6. Day 6

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Rhine River
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; may be replaced with Eltz Castle when not available)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Rhine Gorge
    Cochem Castle
    Eltz Castle
  8. Day 8

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private evening concert in historical venue)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle Renaissance ruins and gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace excursion including discovery of Strasbourg and typical Alsatian cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
    Baden Baden
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  10. Day 10

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell reception & dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting of Black Forest delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Breisach
    Colmar
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
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