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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026|2027 - 11 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

11 days
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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.2
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  • Quaint European architecture and canal in Strasbourg.
  • Colorful canal houses reflected in the water.
  • Field of colorful tulips and traditional windmills.
  • Cityscape with a historic church and river.
  • A hilltop fortress overlooking a river with people walking alongside.
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  • Aerial view of a historic castle on a hill overlooking a river.
  • Colorful traditional houses along a canal.
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  • Riverfront cityscape with a cathedral on a hill.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Zurich to Basel

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  2. Day 2

    Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Canoeing on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  4. Day 4

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Mainz Old Town
  5. Day 5

    Rheingau Region - Schloss Johannisberg & Sankt Goar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    Landmarks
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Rheinfels Castle
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel Old Town
    Landshut Castle
  7. Day 7

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem & visit to Reichsburg Castle
    • Cycling along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Koblenz to Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn
    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
  9. Day 9

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen Walking tour
    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Palais Het Loo (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen City Center
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  10. Day 10

    Dordrecht to Rotterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Rotterdam City Center
    Witte Huis
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  11. Day 11

    Rotterdam to Airport

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    Breakfast
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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
    91
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    July 23rd, 2025
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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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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for 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 May 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 19th, 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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