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The Majestic Rhine & Glacier Express 2027 - 11 Days (from Mainz to Zurich)

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From Mainz to Zurich
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  • A scenic view of Basel with colorful buildings along the river.
  • Map outlining Rhine cruise from Zurich and Zermatt through Germany to Koblenz and Frankfurt
  • Vineyard overlooking a river with a distant town.
  • Train in a mountainous region with snowy peaks and green fields.
  • View of the Deutsches Eck with rivers converging.
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  • A map depicting a route through Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • Heidelberg Castle overlooking the Neckar River.
  • Historic timber-framed buildings along a canal.
  • Gothic cathedral tower overlooking a river.
  • Person overlooking a scenic train bridge with mountains.
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Plan your adventure:
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Mini train ride to museum

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Koblenz
    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Moderate/Active activity level
    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense) - 2 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Lorelei Rock
    Burg Eltz
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    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
    Fritz Ritter Winery
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to the Baden-Baden Casino (extra expense)
    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rastatt Palace
    Baden-Baden
    Bruchsal Palace
    Altes Schloss
    Baden-Baden Casino
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Petite France
    • View of Vauban Dam
    • Exploration of Neustadt quarter
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Colmar
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting (extra expense) - 5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zermatt

    Basel to Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with Tour Director and fellow guests
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Montreux
    Zermatt
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  9. Day 9

    Zermatt

    Zermatt

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zermatt

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Gornergrat
  10. Day 10

    Zermatt to Zurich

    Zermatt to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express Train (2nd class) from Zermatt to Chur
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.1(36 reviews)
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Response rate
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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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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  • Wendy
    May 23rd, 2026
    We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
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  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
  • Davinia
    May 9th, 2026
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before October 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 14th, 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.
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