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Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2027/2028 - 12 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

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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
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
  2. Day 2

    Zurich to Bern

    Zurich to Bern

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
    • Scenic Space-Ship transfer to Bern

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Bern with expert guide including Bear Park visit
    • Swiss chocolate tasting at local producer
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Zytglogge (Clock Tower)
    Bern Cathedral
    Bear Park
    River Aare
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  3. Day 3

    Bern to Montreux

    Bern to Montreux

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Montreux

    Optional Activities

    • Chaplin Museum exclusive after-hours visit at Charlie Chaplin's former home
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
    Chaplin Museum
  4. Day 4

    Montreux

    Montreux

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chillon Castle with local guide
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
  5. Day 5

    Montreux to Lucerne to Basel (Huningue)

    Montreux to Lucerne to Basel (Huningue)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne with local guide
    Landmarks
    Museggmauer and Türme (Town Walls and Towers)
    Hofkirche
    Jesuit Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Breisach

    Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting at local bistro
    • Guided walking tour of Freiburg with black forest cake tasting
    • Guided walking tour of Breisach with local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    St. Stephansminster
    Black Forest
    Rhine River
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg to Rastatt

    Strasbourg to Rastatt

    Included Activities

    • Private classical evening concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route excursion with tasting at local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
    • E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg exploring 500km of bicycle trails
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg covering cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Obernai
  8. Day 8

    Mannheim

    Mannheim

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with walking tour of Old Town and free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit and views from balcony and Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel)
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fritz Ritter winery tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Fritz Ritter Winery
  9. Day 9

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz old town with guide exploring winding streets, townhouses, squares and Florinsmarkt
    • Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with walking tour of half-timbered houses and cathedral
    • Coach excursion to Cochem with walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei statue
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alten Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge)
    Reichsburg Castle
    Moselle Valley
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with local guide
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar exploring windmills dating back to 16th century
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam discovering canals, bridges, history and Dutch culture with herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation - largest in the Netherlands featuring 17-metre high walls with projections and music
    • Cycling tour of Amsterdam with small ferry to outskirts and biking tour with local guide
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
    Fabrique des Lumières
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

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  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    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 & ToursOperator•Written 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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    What is the boat called and does it have veranda suites?

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    • Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperator•Written November 2025

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

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