Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$7,115
US $6,520 per person

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

14 days
From Zurich to Berlin
4.1
36 traveler reviews
From
$7,115
-8%
US $6,520 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

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
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  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

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Gold Operator
Rating
4.1(36 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    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
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Reviews from other tours by Emerald Cruises

  • Wendy
    May 23rd, 2026
    We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
    Show more
  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
  • Davinia
    May 9th, 2026
    We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 3 Jun, 2026
  • -6%
    From Thursday
    17 Jun, 2027
    To Wednesday
    30 Jun, 2027
    From:
    $7,615
    US $7,168 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -8%
    From Friday
    23 Jul, 2027
    To Thursday
    5 Aug, 2027
    English
    From:
    $7,115
    US $6,520 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -8%
    From Friday
    20 Aug, 2027
    To Thursday
    2 Sep, 2027
    English
    From:
    $7,115
    US $6,520 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Sunday
    22 Aug, 2027
    To Saturday
    4 Sep, 2027
    English
    From:
    $7,615
    US $6,945 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -6%
    From Friday
    3 Sep, 2027
    To Thursday
    16 Sep, 2027
    English
    From:
    $7,545
    US $7,078 per person
    Start Berlin, End Zurich Version
    View this tour
  • -6%
    From Sunday
    5 Sep, 2027
    To Saturday
    18 Sep, 2027
    English
    From:
    $7,545
    US $7,078 per person
    Start Berlin, End Zurich Version
    View this tour

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Emerald Cruises with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
$7,115
-8%
US $6,520 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 320785

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France and Germany
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • 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.
  • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec