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The Majestic Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich

11 days
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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Colorful buildings lined along the river in Zurich with reflections.
  • Map showing a travel route through Germany and Switzerland
  • Historic square in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany, with a statue and traditional architecture.
  • Aerial view of Mainz Cathedral and surrounding cityscape in Mainz, Germany.
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  • Aerial view of Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, Germany, where the Moselle joins the Rhine.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride on Winzerexpress to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Legends on the Rhine lecture (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Sailing through the Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Koblenz (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Eltz Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle Visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine Gorge
    Eltz Castle
    Cochem Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg

    Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg starting at Heidelberg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Baden-Baden

    Baden-Baden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Star-Ship to Baden-Baden
    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert on the Rhine (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Entrance to the Casino (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Altes Schloss
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Kehl to Strasbourg
    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  7. Day 7

    Colmar

    Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Colmar (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Basel to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Lucerne to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Lucerne to Zurich
    • Guided tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Zurich Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Zurich Departure

    Zurich Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

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  • 2 local currencies

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