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Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam 2026 - 10 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.1
36 reviews
  • Scenic view of Amsterdam canal with bicycles.
  • Picturesque village with a historic church on a hilltop.
  • Charming canals and traditional buildings in a European city.
  • Confluence of rivers with a historic monument and cable cars.
  • Aerial view of a city with the Cologne Cathedral and bridges over the river.
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  • Flower fields with windmills on a sunny day.
  • Colorful buildings along a canal in Amsterdam.
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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
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace excursion
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
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  4. Day 4

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Mannheim to Heidelberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; replaced with Eltz Castle when not available)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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  6. Day 6

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Cologne to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Amsterdam highlights
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Rijksmuseum

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise
    • Visit to Anne Frank House
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
    Anne Frank House
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam to Airport

    Amsterdam to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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