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

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From Mainz to Zurich
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • 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.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum with mini train ride

    Optional Activities

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

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz including Church of Our Lady, German Corner, and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

    Optional Activities

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

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg starting at Heidelberg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Dürkheim (extra expense, 3 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rastatt - Baden-Baden

    Rastatt - 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)
    • Entrance to the Baden-Baden Casino (extra expense, 1 hour, Easy activity level)
    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Visit to Rastatt Palace & Gardens (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bruchsal Palace (Damiansburg)
    Altes Schloss
    Baden-Baden Casino
    Rastatt Palace
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Treasures of Strasbourg walking tour including Petite France, covered bridges, Vauban Dam, and Neustadt quarter
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Colmar

    Breisach - Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

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

    Basel to Zermatt

    Basel to Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Montreux
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  9. Day 9

    Zermatt

    Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast

    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 - Zurich

    Zermatt - Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express 2nd class train from Zermatt to Chur
    Landmarks
    Chur
    Zurich Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.1 (39 reviews)
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
80%
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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
    Suites
    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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  • Prabha5.0•July 2026
    We had a great time on the cruise
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  • Gary5.0•August 2026
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, 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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    • For any tour departing before November 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 28th, 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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