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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne 2027

13 days
From Amsterdam to Zurich
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Amsterdam (Dutch delights) - includes pickled herring, cheese selection, and poffertjes (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  4. Day 4

    Amsterdam - Alkmaar - Waterland

    Amsterdam - Alkmaar - Waterland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - pass through quintessential Dutch villages, traditional windmills, and colorful fields
    • Dutch Delights - see highlights while tasting delicious Dutch treats (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
  5. Day 5

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne - along the Rhine River through northern suburbs and business areas
    • German beer experience - tour legendary brewhouses sampling Kölsch beer (2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Altstadt (Düsseldorf)
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour including guided visit to medieval Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle with views of the Moselle Valley (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Lorelei Rock
    Cochem Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Germersheim

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Germersheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - take funicular to peak, hike through forest, tour castle remnants, then descend to Old Town with orientation walk and free time
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bruchsal Palace
  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa featuring healing thermal waters and elegant ambience in Germany's Black Forest (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt district
  9. Day 9

    Breisach - Freiburg - Colmar

    Breisach - Freiburg - Colmar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar - walk along quaint cobblestone lanes past half-timbered façades adorned with colorful blooms (5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg
    Rathausplatz
    Kaiserstuhl mountains
    Burkheim
    Colmar
  10. Day 10

    Basel - Lucerne

    Basel - Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Old Town
    Lake Lucerne
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  11. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Switzerland - culinary adventure featuring creamy artisanal cheeses and world-renowned Swiss chocolates (1.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi–Weggis - independent visit to iconic Mount Rigi with transfer, train to summit for panoramic views, and cable car descent (4-6 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
    Mount Rigi
  12. Day 12

    Lucerne - Zurich

    Lucerne - Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Zurich Cathedral
    Frauenkirche
  13. Day 13

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from hotel

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