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London & Jewels of the Rhine 2027

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From London to Zurich
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London

    London

    Optional Activities

    • Explore London's historic streets at your own pace
    • Stroll along the River Thames
    • Visit urban parks
    Landmarks
    River Thames
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  3. Day 2

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of London including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, West End theatre district, Trafalgar Square, and Changing of the Guard

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon tea at a traditional tea room or elegant hotel (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    West End
    Trafalgar Square
  4. Day 3

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the London Eye for panoramic city views
    • Visit the British Museum
    • Stroll through Hyde Park
    • Explore street art in Shoreditch
    • Catch a show at a West End theatre
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    British Museum
    Hyde Park
    Shoreditch
  5. Day 4

    London to Amsterdam

    London to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    St. Pancras Station
    Amsterdam Central Station
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  6. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar featuring historic architecture, tranquil canals, and the world-famous cheese market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland through Dutch villages, traditional windmills, and colorful fields
    • Dutch Delights tasting tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
  7. Day 6

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf through cultural landmarks, historic Altstadt, and modern cityscape
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town including squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne along the Rhine River through northern suburbs and business areas
    • German beer experience tour through Cologne's brewhouses to taste Kölsch beer (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Altstadt, Düsseldorf
    Rhine River
  8. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz passing surviving wartime architecture, the Church of Our Lady, and the German Corner

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit including a walking tour and guided castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady, Koblenz
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle Valley
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  9. Day 8

    Mannheim - Germersheim

    Mannheim - Germersheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Renaissance remnants of Heidelberg Castle with gardens, water features, sculptures, and colorful flowerbeds
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - private classical concert in a beautiful room of this Baroque palace

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg via funicular to peak, forest hike with panoramic views of Neckar Valley, Heidelberg Castle tour, and Old Town orientation walk
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Bruchsal Palace
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with guided exploration of the city's rich cultural heritage, from the grand Strasbourg Cathedral to La Petite France, including local tasting of regional specialties

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience in Germany's Black Forest with thermal waters (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt, Strasbourg
    Baden-Baden
  11. Day 10

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting of local delicacies at a local market including famous Black Forest ham

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach around Kaiserstuhl mountains and through the woods with traditional Black Forest cake break in Burkheim
    • Guided tour of Colmar along quaint cobblestone lanes with half-timbered façades and window boxes (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church, Breisach
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Kaiserstuhl Mountains
    Burkheim
    Colmar
  12. Day 11

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Rhine River
    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
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • 3 local currencies

    You’ll encounter Euro in France, Germany and Netherlands, Swiss Franc in Switzerland, Pound Sterling in England.

  • Plug types C, E, F, J, G

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