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Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (including Heidelberg)

8 days
From Zurich to Amsterdam
3.0 (3 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
    • Dinner on board
  2. Day 2

    Freiburg

    Freiburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Colmar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace excursion
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Mannheim to Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge
    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; Eltz Castle substituted when unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Cochem Castle
    Eltz Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Cologne to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Beer Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Alkmaar

    Alkmaar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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10 hours
Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

3.0
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  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    3.5
  • 4.1

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