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Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich 2026

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1
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  • Historic bridge and cityscape with mountains in the background at sunset.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • Cityscape along a river with a cathedral and historic buildings.
  • Charming town with half-timbered houses along a canal.
  • Walking path along a river with a historic castle on the hill.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

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  2. Day 2

    Alkmaar - Rhine River

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar
    • Guided bike tour to Waterland

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Cologne Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Sailing through the Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; replaced with Eltz Castle when unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)
    German Corner (Deutsches Eck)
    Rhine Gorge
    Cochem Castle
    Eltz Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Dinner (Private Evening Concert on the Rhine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    • Guided bike tour in Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Breisach
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Lucerne Old Town
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi – Weggis (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mount Rigi
  10. Day 10

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Zurich Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Zurich to Airport

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    Breakfast

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