Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
ZurichIncluded Activities
- Welcome drink with fellow guests and tour director
Landmarks Lake Zurich 
- Day 2
Zurich - Lucerne
Zurich - Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich featuring Bahnhofstrasse, Romanesque Cathedral, city's oldest quarters, Frauenkirche, and lakeside park views
- Guided city tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and historic architecture
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse Zurich Cathedral Frauenkirche Chapel Bridge Water Tower Lake Lucerne 
- Day 3
Lucerne
Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Switzerland - culinary tasting featuring artisanal cheeses and Swiss chocolates (extra expense, 1.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Train and cable car ride to Rigi-Weggis - independent mountain visit with panoramic views (extra expense, 4-6 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Mount Rigi - Day 4
Lucerne to Basel
Lucerne to Basel- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through picturesque landscapes to Basel (Huningue)
- Boarding of luxury Emerald Star-Ship
- Welcome dinner on board
Landmarks Basel Rhine River - Day 5
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden - explore historic centre with colourful half-timbered houses, vibrant market square, and diverse botanical flora
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - route through Kaiserstuhl mountains and forests with traditional Black Forest cake break in Burkheim (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Guided tour of Colmar - walk cobblestone lanes with half-timbered façades and window boxes (extra expense, Easy activity level, 5 hours)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Freiburg Botanical Garden Black Forest Kaiserstuhl Mountains Burkheim Colmar - Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg including Neustadt district, Maison Kammerzell, and Petite France historic quarter
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Orangerie Park - guided walk through 17th-century estate with 64 acres, spring magnolia and Japanese cherry blossoms, free-roaming storks (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Baden-Baden Spa Experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa with thermal waters (extra expense, Easy activity level, 3 hours)
- Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - classical concert in Baroque Palace with Rococo decoration (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Neustadt District Maison Kammerzell Petite France Strasbourg Cathedral Orangerie Park Baden-Baden Bruchsal Palace - Day 7
Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bad-Dürkheim - Rüdesheim
Mannheim - Heidelberg - Bad-Dürkheim - Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg including Renaissance Heidelberg Castle ruins with gardens, water features, sculptures, and flowerbeds
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through vineyards in Bad-Dürkheim - active experience with orientation walk through wellness town and wine tasting at Fitz-Ritter Winery (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee - mini train ride and regional specialty coffee tasting experience (extra expense, Easy activity level, 2 hours)
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Castle Bad-Dürkheim Fitz-Ritter Winery Rüdesheim - Day 8
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - guided tour passing surviving war-era architecture including Church of Our Lady and German Corner where two European rivers converge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit - walking tour with guided castle visit featuring 12th-century Romanesque and neo-Gothic architecture, panoramic valley views (extra expense, Difficult/Active activity level, 5 hours)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Church of Our Lady German Corner Cochem Castle Moselle Valley 
- Day 9
Cologne - Düsseldorf
Cologne - Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - explore beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and conclude at World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral with iconic twin towers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - guided walk through cultural landmarks and picturesque streets exploring historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
- Active walk to Cologne's Gardens - guided walk through Flora and Botanical Garden opened in 1863 featuring over 12,000 plant species in themed gardens and palm houses (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Active walk to Düsseldorf Gardens - visit Nordpark or Botanical Garden to view spring tulips and cherry blossoms along peaceful walking paths and Rhine riverside promenades (EmeraldACTIVE)
- German beer experience - guided tour through Cologne's legendary brewhouses (extra expense, Easy activity level, 2 hours)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town Flora and Botanical Garden Düsseldorf Altstadt Nordpark Düsseldorf Botanical Garden Rhine 
- Day 10
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - 32 hectares (79 acres) of spring-flowering bulbs including 800 tulip varieties, hyacinths, orchids, and statues commissioned by world-renowned artists (open March-May only, seven million bulbs planted)
Optional Activities
- Clog painting on board - local expert class learning Dutch clog painting tradition, create your own masterpiece (EmeraldPLUS)
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam - relaxed personalised tour of Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets, 17th-century Our Lord in the Attic church, beer and traditional Dutch snacks at local brewery (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
- Dutch Delights - city highlights tour with delicious Dutch treats (extra expense, Easy activity level, 3 hours)
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic 
- Day 11
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam
