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Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026 - 12 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

12 days
From Zurich to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
  2. Day 2

    Lucerne - Bern

    Lucerne - Bern
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
    • Guided tour of Lucerne
    • Guided tour of Bern
    • Visit to Bear Park, Bern
    Landmarks
    Bear Park
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  3. Day 3

    Gstaad - Montreux

    Gstaad - Montreux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Gstaad
  4. Day 4

    Montreux

    Montreux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch with traditional cheese-making demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride to Château-d'Oex
    • Private cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
    • Fondue lunch
  5. Day 5

    Vevey - Basel

    Vevey - Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chaplin's World Museum in Vevey
    Landmarks
    Chaplin's World Museum
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg - See the cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, and learn about the city's French and German architecture and culture (Note: active walk)
    • Alsace wine region tour - Coach travel through the wine region to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in a local cellar
    • Cycle through Strasbourg - E-bike tour exploring over 500 km of bicycle trails through the city, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
  7. Day 7

    Rastatt

    Rastatt
    Meals
    Dinner (Private performance and fine dining at Baroque Palace of Rastatt)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Evening at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with private musical performance and dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Baden-Baden: View the Kurhaus and Roman baths
    • Baden-Baden spa visit: Relax in the thermal waters of Caracalla Spa
    • Schloss Favorite: Tour the 18th-century palace
    Landmarks
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Kurhaus Baden-Baden
    Roman Baths, Baden-Baden
    Caracalla Spa
    Schloss Favorite
  8. Day 8

    Heidelberg

    Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg - Coach transfer to Heidelberg, walking tour of Old Town with free time (Note: some stairs and uneven ground)
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg - Guided tour of Heidelberg, visit to Heidelberg Castle with balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (Note: some stairs and uneven ground)
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - Visit renowned Fitz Ritter vineyard, ninth-generation family-owned property, with tour and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Fitz Ritter Vineyard
  9. Day 9

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of hilltop castles and Lorelei statue

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz old town, townhouses, squares, churches and Florinsmarkt
    • Coach trip to Medieval Limburg - walk cobblestone streets, visit cathedral, see Alten Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge)
    • Coach trip to Cochem in Moselle Valley - walking tour and visit Reichsburg Castle
    • Wine tasting at Weinhaus Hieronomi (alternative when Reichsburg Castle unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei statue
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Reichsburg Castle
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Spa massage on board (costs apply)
    • Salt Therapy Lounge on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise - One-hour cruise along historic waterways seeing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam - Explore maze of canals and bridges in the city centre, learn about history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, taste local herring delicacy
    • Fabrique des Lumières - Digital art installation in former 19th-century gas works with 17-metre-high walls displaying pieces from renowned artists with music
    • Dutch Countryside e-bike tour - Take small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide sharing information about everyday Dutch life
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  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    How much is a balcony room on this deal? Is there a comparable price for the same trip in September?

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    • Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      We can offer you Owner's One-bedroom Suite (Cat SA) with 315 ft² Balcony on Jewels of the Rhine cruise, 7 Nights 8 Days from Amsterdam to Zurich for 21-28th Sept 2026 on Emerald Destiny ship. Price after discount: $14,990 for 2 guests.

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      Flights are not included in the price. If you could kindly let us know your dates of travel we could share pricing and relevant details.

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      The ship does have balcony cabins. The ship that will be sailing is known as the Scenic Opal.

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