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Berlin, Majestic Rhine & Glacier Express 2027 - 14 Days (from Zurich to Berlin)

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From Zurich to Berlin
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  • Aerial view of a picturesque town with a prominent castle and a river.
  • Cruise map linking Berlin to Swiss Alps through Rhine highlights
  • Family sitting on a blanket overlooking a reflective lake with mountains.
  • A river flowing under a bridge with a church in the background.
  • Towering cathedral beside a river in a cityscape.
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  • Train traveling through a mountainous landscape.
  • Landscape view of a peninsula with a monument and flags along a river.
  • A map showing various locations in Germany and Switzerland.
  • Lush vineyard fields with a river and town in the background.
  • Aerial view of a large cathedral by a river.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome drink with Tour Director and fellow guests)
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
    Zurich Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Zurich to Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express 2nd class train from Chur to Zermatt
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Chur
    Zermatt
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zermatt

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn via Gornergrat Bahn (cog railway) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Gornergrat
  4. Day 4

    Zermatt to Basel

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Zermatt to Basel (Huningue)
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Breisach to Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar - starts from ship
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
    Freiburg
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Treasures of Strasbourg - guided walking tour through Petite France, Vauban Dam, and Neustadt quarter
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  7. Day 7

    Rastatt to Baden-Baden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - EmeraldPLUS
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss - EmeraldACTIVE
    • Baden-Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
    • Entrance to the Casino Baden-Baden (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Baden-Baden
    Bruchsal Palace
    Altes Schloss
    Black Forest
  8. Day 8

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - EmeraldACTIVE
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad-Dürkheim (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Fritz Ritter Winery
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz - EmeraldACTIVE
    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Burg Eltz
    Eltz Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Mainz to Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome drink with Tour Director and fellow guests)
    Landmarks
    Berlin
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  12. Day 12

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Berlin - includes Berlin Cathedral and Berlin Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Berlin - tasting tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Berlin Cathedral
    Berlin Wall
  13. Day 13

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Potsdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Museum Island
    Kurfürstendamm
    Neues Palais
    Potsdam
  14. Day 14

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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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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    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Draft
    Cabin
    91
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    Deck with Cabins
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    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
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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 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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