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Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine 2026

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Historic bridge and cityscape with mountains in the background at sunset.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • Historic buildings along a river in Basel at sunset.
  • Aerial view of a church surrounded by waterways and green areas.
  • Heidelberg's old town with the castle and a bridge spanning a river.
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zurich city center at leisure
    • Stroll along Lake Zurich lakeside
    • Visit charming cafés throughout the city
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Zurich to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Altstadt at leisure
    • Stroll cobblestone streets in Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Altstadt
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Train and cable car to Rigi - Weggis (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Lucerne Altstadt
  5. Day 4

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey to Basel (Huningue)
    • Boarding Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Rhine River
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  6. Day 5

    Freiburg

    Freiburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
  7. Day 6

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Altstadt
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Mannheim to Heidelberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge
    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz
    • Visit to German Corner
    • View of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; Eltz Castle substitute when unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Cochem Castle
    Eltz Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Cologne to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  11. Day 10

    Alkmaar

    Alkmaar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Disembarkation

    Disembarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast

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