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Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
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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

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    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
    Black Forest
    Breisach
    Colmar
  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Strasbourg
    • Flavours of Alsace culinary journey
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

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

    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
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through the Rhine Gorge
    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz
    • Visit German Corner
    • Visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

    Optional Activities

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

    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
    Cologne Old Town
    Düsseldorf
    Rhine River
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    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
    Amsterdam
    Waterland
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    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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    91
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    Deck with Cabins

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3.0
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    3.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
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      What's Included: -Boutique contemporary hotel feel, with our spectacular on board heated pool, cinema, spa and lounge -Spacious, comfortable accommodations you'll want to spend time in, with our panoramic suites and staterooms, and innovative open-air system for cabins on our Vista and Horizon decks -Gourmet all-included on board meals and highlight dinner events, al-fresco on The Terrace or in the well-appointed Reflections Restaurant -Enjoy in depth cultural experiences with our EmeraldPLUS excursions - cheese and olive tasting or Provencial dinner on board hosted by a local chef -Emerald's Concierge Service - served right to your suite, enjoy continental breakfast, predinner canapés and after dinner treats -A refined selection of wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner -Tea and coffee available at all times -Bottled water restocked daily in your cabin -Built-in adventure, with an included on shore excursion at every port -Visits to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites -Emerald Active guided biking and hiking trips -Excellent service from an English speaking crew -Knowledgeable, personable local destination guides -Complimentary bicycles on board -Complimentary on board Wi-Fi -All airport transfers to and from your Star Ship, and all gratuities -Port charges now included in your adventure price -Plus we even take care of all gratuities for onboard and shoreside staff

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