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Amsterdam with Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026 - 13 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)

13 days
From Amsterdam to Zurich
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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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Amsterdam to Emerald Waterways Star-Ship

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
  4. Day 4

    Rotterdam to Dordrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Witte Huis
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Nijmegen

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour
    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen
  6. Day 6

    Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn
    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
  7. Day 7

    Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
    Bernkastel
    Moselle River
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Guided tour of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle visit (select dates)
    • Cycling tour along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Town Wall
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  9. Day 9

    Sankt Goar to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
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  10. Day 10

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Canoeing on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
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  13. Day 13

    Basel - Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Zurich
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Number of tours

669

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12 to 90 years old

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    April 25th, 2023
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Tour ID: 304345

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

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    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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