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London, Jewels of the Rhine & Swiss Glaciers 2027

14 days
From London to Zurich
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Optional Activities

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

    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 (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    Trafalgar Square
  3. Day 3

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the London Eye
    • Visit the British Museum
    • Stroll through Hyde Park
    • Explore street art in Shoreditch
    • Attend a theatre show in the West End
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    British Museum
    Hyde Park
  4. Day 4

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    St. Pancras Station
    Amsterdam Central Station
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  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar including historic architecture, tranquil canals, and cheese market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland through Dutch villages and windmills
    • Dutch Delights food tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
  6. Day 6

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf including Altstadt and modern cityscape
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town including squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne along the Rhine River through northern suburbs
    • German beer experience in Cologne brewhouses (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
  7. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz including Church of Our Lady and German Corner

    Optional Activities

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

    Mannheim - Germersheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Renaissance Heidelberg Castle and gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg via funicular, forest trail, castle visit, and orientation walk
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bruchsal Palace
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour including Strasbourg Cathedral, La Petite France, and local tasting of regional specialties

    Optional Activities

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

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with visit to local market and tasting of Black Forest ham

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach through Kaiserstuhl mountains area with Black Forest cake stop in Burkheim
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Basel (Huningue) to Zermatt with stop in Montreux
    • Welcome drink with Tour Director and fellow guests
    Landmarks
    Montreux
    Zermatt
  12. Day 12

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zermatt including traditional chalets and alpine vistas

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn viewing platform via Gornergrat Bahn cog railway (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Gornergrat
  13. Day 13

    Zermatt to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express 2nd class train from Zermatt to Chur with panoramic views of Alpine landscapes
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
  14. Day 14

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

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