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The Majestic Rhine & Glacier Express 2027 - 11 Days

11 days
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From Zurich to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • A scenic view of Basel with colorful buildings along the river.
  • Map of Rhine cruise from Koblenz to Zurich with Glacier Express extension
  • Red train crossing a stone viaduct with snowy mountains in the background.
  • Scenic view of Zermatt with wooden houses and snowy peaks.
  • Cityscape of Basel along the Rhine with colorful buildings.
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  • Aerial view of the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz where the Mosel meets the Rhine.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
  3. Day 2

    Zurich to Zermatt

    Zurich to Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Zermatt

    Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zermatt

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn viewing point via Gornergrat Bahn cog railway (extra expense, approximately 2.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Gornergrat
    Matterhorn
  5. Day 4

    Zermatt to Basel

    Zermatt to Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  6. Day 5

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting (extra expense, 5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar Old Town
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Treasures of Strasbourg walking tour
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
  8. Day 7

    Rastatt (Baden-Baden)

    Rastatt (Baden-Baden)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss (Easy activity level)
    • Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Entrance to the Casino (extra expense, 1 hour, Easy activity level)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bruchsal Palace
    Rastatt Palace
    Altes Schloss
    Casino Baden-Baden
  9. Day 8

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad-Durkheim (extra expense, 3 hours, Difficult/active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  10. Day 9

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense, 3.5 hours, Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Burg Eltz
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  11. Day 10

    Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Koblenz to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense, 2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
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  12. Day 11

    Mainz to Frankfurt

    Mainz to Frankfurt
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    Breakfast
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    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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    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
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