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Classical Rhine and Switzerland Extension (Amsterdam - Zurich) (14 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.5
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  • Colorful evening view of Lucerne by the water with dramatic clouds.
  • View of Zurich with church spires and green hills.
  • Picturesque view of Strasbourg's traditional half-timbered houses along a canal.
  • Aerial view of a peninsula where the Moselle and Rhine rivers meet.
  • A medieval castle surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
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  • A river cruise ship passing by the Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge.
  • Colorful tulips with traditional Dutch houses lining a canal in Amsterdam.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Traditional shanty choir performance on board
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Utrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Utrecht
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Cologne old town
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Kölsch beer tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    • Siebengebirge mountains and Drachenfels castle ruins excursion (Package C optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Drachenfels Castle
    Siebengebirge
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic cruise along the Moselle River
    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Visit to Reichsburg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery (Package B, C optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem
    Moselle River
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley Rock

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum (Package B, C optional excursion)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse (Package C optional excursion)
    • Traditional winery visit in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Koblenz
    Loreley Rock
    Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    Rüdesheim
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Drosselgasse
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  6. Day 6

    Mannheim - Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour to Heidelberg with castle ruins
    • Walking tour of Speyer
    • Visit to Speyer Imperial Cathedral
    • Speyer pretzel tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    • Speyer walking tour (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Mannheim
    Heidelberg Castle
    Speyer Imperial Cathedral
    Speyer
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Strasbourg
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg old town
    • Visit to Strasbourg Cathedral
    • Boat trip on River Ill through Petite France and European Quarter
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Strasbourg with canal boat tour (Package A, B, C optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    European Quarter
    Strasbourg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Basel to Lucerne through Swiss Alps
    • Walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit to Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
    • Dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Lucerne
    Swiss Alps
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Mount Pilatus with world's steepest cogwheel railway
    • Aerial cableway and panoramic gondola lift descent

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at Mount Pilatus restaurants
    Landmarks
    Pilatus Kulm
    Lake Lucerne
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Lucerne to Zurich
    • City tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Museum visits in Zurich
    • Shopping in Zurich boutiques
    • Lakeside activities in Zurich
    Landmarks
    Zurich
    Lake Zurich
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Zurich Airport

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    AMADEUS Aurea
    The AMADEUS Aurea is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Experience relaxing hours in 12 spaci… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth
    1.5m
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    May 22nd, 2026
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  • jian
    May 14th, 2026
    Had a fantastic time and the money value is unbeatable!
  • Brian
    April 27th, 2026
    The trip was great. Well planned and organized at each port. Some excursions were better than others. As it was our...
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • 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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