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Amsterdam & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vinyards with Switzerland 2027

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • Row of bicycles locked to a canal bridge in Amsterdam with leafy trees and brick buildings beyond.
  • Classic Amsterdam canal scene with narrow gabled houses, houseboats and vivid reflections under bright sunshine.
  • Colourful harbour in Rotterdam with historic ships, Willemsbrug’s red arches and the iconic Witte Huis tower.
  • Aerial panorama of Bonn along the Rhine River with modern towers and distant hills under blue sky.
  • Sweeping view of Lucerne’s historic old town, wooden Chapel Bridge and turquoise Reuss River with alpine backdrop.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  4. Day 4

    Rotterdam - Dordrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Cruise to Dordrecht

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    • Shanty choir performance on board
    Landmarks
    Cube Houses
    Erasmus Bridge
    Grote Kerk
    Groothoofdspoort
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen Walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Nijmegen
    Landmarks
    Valkhof Park
    St. Stephen's Church
  6. Day 6

    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
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  7. Day 7

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
    • Active hike to Landshut Ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Ruins
  8. Day 8

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Cruise to Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling tour along the Moselle
    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense) - 2 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
  9. Day 9

    Sankt Goar - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    • Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
    • Hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rheinfels Castle
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
  10. Day 10

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Eberbach Abbey
  11. Day 11

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hidden treasures of Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
  12. Day 12

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning visit to Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Colmar Old Town
  13. Day 13

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
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  14. Day 14

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Switzerland (extra expense) - 1.5 hours, Easy activity level
    • Train & cable car ride to Rigi-Weggis (extra expense) - 4-6 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Mount Rigi
  15. Day 15

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Zurich
    Landmarks
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Zurich Cathedral
    Frauenkirche
  16. Day 16

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.1
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Number of tours

684

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12 to 90 years old

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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
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    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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    April 25th, 2023
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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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