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Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen 2027 - 11 Days (from Basel to Copenhagen)

11 days
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From Basel to Copenhagen
4.1
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  • Picturesque village with historic architecture on a hill.
  • Repeat Rhine cruise graphic from Amsterdam to Zurich with Copenhagen flight.
  • Basel cityscape illuminated by sunset with historic buildings on the Rhine riverbank.
  • Colorful houses along the Nyhavn harbor in Copenhagen.
  • Aerial view of Basel with Ferris wheel and Rhine river.
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  • Rosenborg Castle with gardens in Copenhagen.
  • The historic buildings of Breisach with a prominent church on the hill.
  • Panoramic view of Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine river with a boat.
  • Amsterdam canal at night with boats and illuminated trees.
  • Picturesque view of a canal in Amsterdam with old brick buildings.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Zurich to Basel

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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting at local market
    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach with traditional Black Forest cake in Burkheim

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense) - 5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Kaiserstuhl
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    Rathausplatz
    Black Forest
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg to Germersheim

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt district
    Bruchsal Palace
    Alsace wine region
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Rudesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rudesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) - 5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle Valley
  6. Day 6

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne
    • German Beer Experience (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Rhine River
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
    Jordaan
    Our Lord in the Attic
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam - Copenhagen

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Copenhagen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City tour of Copenhagen and Canal Cruise
    Landmarks
    Nyhavn
    Amalienborg Palace
  10. Day 10

    Copenhagen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Christiansborg Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Denmark (extra expense) - 1.5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Tivoli Gardens
    Rosenborg Castle
    Christiansborg Palace
  11. Day 11

    Copenhagen

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Capacity
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    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    3544 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
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    April 25th, 2023
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    July 23rd, 2025
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