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Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine 2027

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
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  • Map of Rhine cruise linking Amsterdam to Zurich via Cologne and Basel.
  • Lucerne’s historic Chapel Bridge glowing in pink twilight with alpine peaks beyond.
  • Lake Zurich promenade with swans, autumn trees and historic buildings filled with people relaxing
  • Flower-bedecked wooden Chapel Bridge stretching across the Reuss River in Lucerne
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
  2. Day 2

    Zurich - Lucerne

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich
    • Guided city tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Romanesque Cathedral
    Frauenkirche
    Lake Zurich
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Altstadt (Old Town)
    Lake Lucerne
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  3. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Switzerland (cheese and chocolate tasting)
    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi–Weggis (Mount Rigi adventure)
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
    Altstadt (Old Town)
    Mount Rigi
  4. Day 4

    Lucerne to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey from Lucerne to Basel (Huningue)
    • Boarding the Emerald Star-Ship
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Rhine River
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg
    Freiburg Altstadt
    Rathausplatz (City Square)
    Black Forest
    Kaiserstuhl Mountains
    Burkheim
    Colmar
  6. Day 6

    Breisach - Strasbourg - Germersheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg with local tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt District
    Bruchsal Palace
    Alsace Wine Region
    Baden-Baden
    Baden-Baden Spa
  7. Day 7

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Heidelberg Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Cochem
    Cochem Castle (Reichsburg)
    Moselle Valley
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  9. Day 9

    Cologne - Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne
    • German Beer Experience
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Rhine River
    Altstadt (Düsseldorf)
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam
    • Dutch Delights
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Alkmaar
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Waterland
    Jordaan
    Our Lord in the Attic
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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    May 9th, 2026
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    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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 September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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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