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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vinyards with Lucerne & Zurich 2027

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • Busy promenade along Lake Zurich with autumn trees, swans on the water and historic buildings in the background
  • Amsterdam canal at dusk lit by festive string lights reflecting on the tranquil water with historic facades in the background
  • Charming Zurich riverside with the St. Peter clock tower framed by golden autumn leaves under a clear sky
  • Evening panorama of Zurich’s old town illuminated along the Limmat River with church spires against a twilight sky
  • Daytime scene of an Amsterdam canal with an orange tour boat heading down the waterway lined by trees and classic houses
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  • Canal boat gliding under a classic triple-arch bridge with row houses along an Amsterdam waterway in late afternoon light
  • Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge and Water Tower illuminated at dusk with snow-capped Mount Pilatus in the background.
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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
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam after dark
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  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht

    Optional Activities

    • Shanty choir performance (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Cube Houses
    Erasmus Bridge
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
  3. Day 3

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen Walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Nijmegen (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    St. Stephen's Church
  4. Day 4

    Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Bonn (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Beethoven House
    Poppelsdorf Palace
    Bonn Minster
  5. Day 5

    Bernkastel

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Active hike to Landshut Ruins (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle Ruins
  6. Day 6

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling tour along the Moselle (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • German Beer Garden Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
  7. Day 7

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden treasures of Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  10. Day 10

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk and explore Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the Rhine (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar
  11. Day 11

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
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  12. Day 12

    Lucerne

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Switzerland (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi-Weggis (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mount Rigi
  13. Day 13

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Zurich Cathedral
    Frauenkirche
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  14. Day 14

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2014
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    180
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    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
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    11 m / 36 ft
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    3544 gt
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    July 23rd, 2025
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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