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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2027 - 11 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Picturesque Basel riverside with cathedral towers glowing in evening light
  • Sunny Amsterdam canal lined with traditional narrow houses and kayakers paddling
  • Row of colorful timber-framed houses surrounding a quaint European square
  • Charming half-timbered buildings with bright flower boxes in a medieval street
  • Stone church complex with steep rooflines set against a clear blue sky
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Plan your adventure:
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Zurich to Basel

    Zurich to Basel
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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 excursion (extra expense, easy activity level, 3 hours duration)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
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  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 (extra expense, easy activity level, 3 hours duration, occurs simultaneously with guided Mainz tour)
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense, easy activity level, 2 hours duration)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
  6. Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Cochem to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Koblenz - Bonn

    Koblenz - 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
  9. Day 9

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Nijmegen (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Shanty choir performance (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    St. Stephen's Church
  10. Day 10

    Dordrecht - Rotterdam

    Dordrecht - Rotterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
    Cube Houses
    Erasmus Bridge
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
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9 hours
Response rate
80%
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    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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    • 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 December 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 1st, 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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