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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne 2027

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1
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  • Panoramic view of Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge and Water Tower reflecting on the lake under a bright blue sky
  • Rhine river map from Amsterdam to Zurich with stops in Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel.
  • Colorful row of narrow canal houses of Amsterdam mirrored on the water under blue sky.
  • Vibrant spring tulip field in front of traditional Amsterdam buildings under clear sky.
  • Aerial view over Koblenz old town with churches and fortress visible in distance.
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  • Riverside skyline of Koblenz with church spires and colorful buildings under bright sky.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Amsterdam - Dutch delights (extra expense, 3 hours)
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  4. Day 4

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
  5. Day 5

    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
    • German beer experience (extra expense, 2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Altstadt (Düsseldorf)
    Rhine River
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense, 5 hours, Difficult/Active)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
    Cochem Castle (Reichsburg)
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  7. Day 7

    Mannheim - 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
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bruchsal Palace
  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense, 3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt District
  9. Day 9

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense, 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg Cathedral
    Freiburg Altstadt
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  10. Day 10

    Basel - Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
    Lucerne Altstadt
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  11. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Switzerland (extra expense, 1.5 hours)
    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi-Weggis (extra expense, 4-6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Mount Rigi
  12. Day 12

    Lucerne - Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
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