Jewels of the Rhine 2025 - 8 Days (from Zurich to Rotterdam)

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From Zurich to Rotterdam

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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

Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Arrival in Zurich
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Day 2
Freiburg
Freiburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour in Breisach (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks
Freiburg
Day 3
Kehl to Strasbourg
Kehl to Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg Old Town
Optional Activities
- Private evening concert at Bruchsal Palace (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks
Strasbourg Old Town
Maison Kammerzell
Petite France
Bruchsal Palace
Day 4
Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg
Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Rudesheim with specialty coffee (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Mount Königstuhl
Day 5
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, only available on select dates)
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
German Corner
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Cochem Castle
Day 6
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
Landmarks
Cologne Old Town
Day 7
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam with local tasting (EmeraldPLUS)
- Guided bike tour of Rotterdam with local tasting (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks
Witte Huis
Day 8
Departure from Netherlands
Departure from Netherlands
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Freiburg

Landmarks
Strasbourg Old Town
Maison Kammerzell
Petite France
Bruchsal Palace

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Mount Königstuhl

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
German Corner
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Cochem Castle

Landmarks
Cologne Old Town

Landmarks
Witte Huis

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Rating: 4.1(37 reviews)
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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Destiny
Launched in the fresh waters of Danube, Rhine and Main in 2017, Emerald Destiny will take you on a river cruise right through the heart o… Read more
Built
2017
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

3.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.1

Adriana
January 5th, 2026
DO NOT BOOK. Much to tell, but so many words allowed. If looking for Christmas Market experience as marketed by...
DO NOT BOOK. Much to tell, but so many words allowed. If looking for Christmas Market experience as marketed by Emerald, PERCEPTION VS EXPERIENCE. Itinerary was less than acceptable, port arrivals in the morning, markets not opened, minimal time to venture through the cities before requiring to return to ship early afternoon. BEWARE: Marketed itinerary per stop includes city tour (paid for in booking)+extra cost tour, time does not allow both. Was told by ship employees, this was a turnaround cruise, therefore times at ports due to last minute port authority booking, scheduling. Food/wine average, not luxury as marketed. Amazing staff to compensate for experience. Strasbourg highlight, can't comment on Heidelberg/Cologne, not there long enough to experience. 5 points given for onboard staff, not company service.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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Kevin
July 22nd, 2024
The Emerald Website would not allow for early flight dates to be entered when needing a transfer from the airport in...
The Emerald Website would not allow for early flight dates to be entered when needing a transfer from the airport in Amsterdam. We were forced by Emerald's website to put in the sailing date as our arrival in Amsterdam. I contacted Emerald directly to attempt to reschedule the transfer from the airport to the ship, and was informed that they would not change the time of the transfer to earlier in the day. I then asked to speak to a supervisor to express my issue. After being on hold for several minutes, I was then told it was my responsibility and that a supervisor would not speak with me.Show more
Traveled in July 2024
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Mark
April 25th, 2023
It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some bell ringers..tours were good.We had one issue we found out that people that were going to train station had their fare covered and we thought transfer was just to airport.both were 30 mins away from port.some people had their fare covered to train station .we had to pay 75 euro.this we found unfair.food was good and waiters were exceptional but rest of staff mainly cruise director didn’t go above and beyond.Show more
Traveled in April 2023

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Jewels of the Rhine 2025 - 8 Days (from Zurich to Rotterdam)

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Arrival in Zurich

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Freiburg

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Optional Activities

Kehl to Strasbourg

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Optional Activities

Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg

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Optional Activities

Rhine Gorge to Koblenz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cologne

Included Activities

Rotterdam

Optional Activities

Departure from Netherlands

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