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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne 2026

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • Scenic cityscape with a wooden bridge and tower by a river.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • Zurich's cityscape with its river on a sunny day.
  • View of Breisach with its iconic church and colorful houses.
  • Strasbourg's picturesque streets with half-timbered houses along a canal.
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  • Panoramic view of Heidelberg with its castle and bridge.
  • Aerial view of Koblenz with the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.
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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

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam with Rijksmuseum visit
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Rhine River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner on board
  4. Day 4

    Alkmaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
  5. Day 5

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf
    Cologne Cathedral
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; Eltz Castle when Cochem unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Rhine Gorge
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  7. Day 7

    Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
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  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
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  9. Day 9

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
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  10. Day 10

    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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  11. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Train and cable car ride to Rigi-Weggis (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mount Rigi
  12. Day 12

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Zurich
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  13. Day 13

    Zurich to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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