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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards with Amsterdam 2027 - 13 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Stone arch bridge over an Amsterdam canal flanked by historic gabled houses and autumn trees.
  • Detailed map of a Rhine and Moselle cruise route between the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.
  • Sunlit Rhine riverfront of Basel with cathedral towers and autumn foliage mirrored in the water.
  • Historic buildings and cathedral of Basel overlooking the calm Rhine on a bright morning.
  • Close-up of Basel Minster’s red sandstone tower overlooking the turquoise Rhine and cityscape.
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  • Vibrant red Basel Town Hall on Marktplatz beside other historic buildings at dusk.
  • Elevated view over Basel with large ferris wheel and sweeping river panorama at sunset.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Star-Ship in Basel (Huningue)
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Canoeing on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden treasures of Strasbourg walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route tasting tour (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt quarter
  4. Day 4

    Mainz - Rüdesheim

    Mainz - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense, occurs same time as included Mainz tour)
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (2 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar

    Optional Activities

    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Schloss Johannisberg
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
  7. Day 7

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Cochem to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Guided e-bike tour along the Moselle
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Cochem
    Moselle River
    Koblenz
  8. Day 8

    Koblenz to Bonn

    Koblenz to Bonn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Beethoven House
    Poppelsdorf Palace
    Bonn Minster
  9. Day 9

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour
    • Shanty choir performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Nijmegen
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    St. Stephen's Church
  10. Day 10

    Dordrecht - Rotterdam

    Dordrecht - Rotterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Cube Houses
    Erasmus Bridge
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
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  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Amsterdam - Dutch delights tasting tour (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
  13. Day 13

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from hotel

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    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
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    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    3544 gt
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    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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