Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
Included Activities
- Welcome drink with tour director and fellow guests
Landmarks Lake Zurich - Day 2
Zurich to Lucerne
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich featuring Bahnhofstrasse, Romanesque Cathedral, Frauenkirche, and views from oldest city quarters
- Guided city tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, Chapel Bridge, and Water Tower
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse Frauenkirche Lake Zurich Chapel Bridge Water Tower Lake Lucerne 
- Day 3
Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Switzerland - culinary tasting of artisanal cheeses and Swiss chocolates (1.5 hours, easy activity level)
- Train and cable car ride to Rigi–Weggis - mountain visit with panoramic views (4-6 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Lake Lucerne Lucerne Old Town Mount Rigi - Day 4
Lucerne to Basel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board Emerald Star-Ship
- Day 5
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - explore the photogenic medieval city (EmeraldPLUS) featuring historic Altstadt, Rathausplatz, Gothic churches, and local market tasting of delicacies including Black Forest ham
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - scenic route through Kaiserstuhl mountains and woods to Burkheim with traditional Black Forest cake break (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Guided tour of Colmar - walk along cobblestone lanes featuring half-timbered facades and colorful window boxes (5 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Freiburg Cathedral Rathausplatz Black Forest Kaiserstuhl Mountains Colmar - Day 6
Breisach to Germersheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Evening concert at Bruchsal Palace - private classical concert in Baroque Palace with Rococo decoration)
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting - guided tour from Strasbourg Cathedral to La Petite France with regional culinary specialties
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa in Germany's Black Forest (3 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Neustadt District Bruchsal Palace Baden-Baden Alsace Wine Region - Day 7
Mannheim to Heidelberg to Rudesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - explore Renaissance Heidelberg Castle with curated gardens and the historic Old Town
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - take funicular to peak for panoramic Neckar Valley views, hike through forest, tour Heidelberg Castle ruins, orientation walk in Old Town (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Rudesheim walk with specialty coffee - mini train ride and regional specialty coffee tasting (2 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl Neckar Valley Mannheim Palace - Day 8
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - guided tour passing historic architecture including Church of Our Lady and German Corner where Rhine and Moselle rivers converge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit - walking tour and guided visit to magnificent Cochem Castle with views of Moselle Valley (5 hours, difficult/active activity level)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Church of Our Lady German Corner Cochem Castle Moselle Valley - Day 9
Cologne to Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - explore historic squares, monuments, contemporary architecture, and conclude at World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - guided tour through cultural landmarks, historic Altstadt, and modern cityscape
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Cologne - explore Cologne on two wheels along Rhine River passing northern suburbs, industrial and business areas (EmeraldACTIVE)
- German Beer Experience - lively guided tour through Düsseldorf's legendary brewhouses (2 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town Rhine River Düsseldorf Altstadt - Day 10
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar - visit picturesque town known for historic architecture, tranquil canals, and world-famous cheese market
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - explore outskirts of Amsterdam through Waterland passing quintessential Dutch villages, traditional windmills, and vibrant fields (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam - relaxed and personalized tour through historic Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets, Our Lord in the Attic 17th-century house with Catholic church, beer and snacks at local brewery (2.5 hours, moderate activity level)
- Dutch Delights - see Amsterdam highlights while tasting delicious Dutch treats (3 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Alkmaar Waterland Amsterdam Canals Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic - Day 11
Amsterdam to Copenhagen
- Day 12
Copenhagen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Copenhagen and canal cruise - explore historic landmarks and glide through serene canals passing Nyhavn district and Amalienborg Palace
Landmarks Nyhavn Amalienborg Palace - Day 13
Copenhagen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Christiansborg Palace - striking palace, former home to kings and queens, now seat of Danish Parliament and Supreme Court
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Denmark - flavourful culinary journey through Danish cuisine including airy æbleskiver, elegant tarteletter, regional tasting, and typical Danish beverage (1.5 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Tivoli Gardens Rosenborg Castle Christiansborg Palace - Day 14
Copenhagen
- Meals
- Breakfast
