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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2027 - 11 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)

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  • Traditional half-timbered houses reflecting in a calm canal at the heart of Strasbourg’s Petite France district on a bright day
  • Simplified route map showing a river-cruise itinerary through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland
  • Map detailing a Rhine and Moselle itinerary between Amsterdam and Zurich.
  • Historic harbour with classic tall-masted ships, red suspension bridge and ornate white tower.
  • Aerial view of a picturesque Dutch harbor town with red-roofed houses lining a narrow canal filled with dozens of moored pleasure boats.
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  • Skyline of a historic Dutch city dominated by a tall Gothic church tower rising above rows of brick houses and leafy riverside trees.
  • Sweeping view of yellow-tinged vineyards cascading down to a winding river with a quaint German town nestled along the opposite bank.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Emerald Star-Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam after dark
  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Rotterdam showcasing Cube Houses and Erasmus Bridge
    • Leisurely walk through Dordrecht with Activity Manager
    • Visit Grote Kerk church in Dordrecht
    • View Groothoofdspoort gate in Dordrecht
    • Traditional Dutch Shanty choir performance on board
    Landmarks
    Erasmus Bridge
    Cube Houses
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
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  3. Day 3

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Nijmegen exploring Valkhof Park and St. Stephen's Church
    • Guided e-bike tour of Nijmegen along River Waal
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    St. Stephen's Church
    River Waal
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  4. Day 4

    Bonn

    Bonn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bonn including Beethoven House, Poppelsdorf Palace, and Bonn Minster
    • Guided e-bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Beethoven House
    Poppelsdorf Palace
    Bonn Minster
  5. Day 5

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike with wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
    Moselle River
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Cochem - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem including historic town wall and fortifications
    • Guided e-bike tour along the Moselle River

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Garden Experience in Koblenz (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Moselle River
  7. Day 7

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager through Sankt Goar
    • Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument through vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz including sandstone cathedral and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Petite France with storybook canals and half-timbered houses
    • Visit Vauban Dam
    • Explore Neustadt quarter
    • Free time to explore Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route excursion (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt Quarter
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  10. Day 10

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with walking through cobblestone lanes
    • Canoeing on the Rhine upstream to Steinenstadt
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
  11. Day 11

    Basel - Zurich

    Basel - Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Basel (Huningue) to Zurich airport

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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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    Staterooms
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    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
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