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Switzerland & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vinyards with Amsterdam 2026

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From Zurich to Amsterdam
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  • Autumn leaves frame Zurich’s historic waterfront with St. Peter’s clock tower beside the Limmat River.
  • Bright summer day in Lucerne with turquoise Reuss River, Jesuit Church and small weir cascades.
  • Red sandstone Basel town hall with ornate façade contrasting against a cloudy evening sky.
  • Quaint cobblestone street in Colmar lined with colourful half-timbered houses and autumnal trees.
  • Row of bicycles chained to a bridge overlooking a classic Amsterdam canal lined with trees and boats.
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Emerald Cruises
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zurich at leisure
    • Stroll along the lakeside
    • Visit local cafés
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Altstadt at leisure
    • Stroll through the medieval old town
    Landmarks
    Altstadt (Old Town)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne
    • Visit Chapel Bridge
    • Visit Water Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Train and cable car to Rigi - Weggis (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
    Water Tower (Wasserturm)
    Lucerne Altstadt
  4. Day 4

    Lucerne to Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests)
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  5. Day 5

    Breisach - Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing on the banks of the Rhine
    • Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg at leisure
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  7. Day 7

    Mainz - Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz
    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral (Mainzer Dom)
    Schloss Johannisberg
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Rheinfels Castle
    Sankt Goar
  9. Day 9

    Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike to Landshut Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkastel
  10. Day 10

    Cochem - Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling along the Moselle
    • German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
  11. Day 11

    Koblenz - Bonn

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
  12. Day 12

    Nijmegen

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
    • Visit to Palais Het Loo (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen Old Town
  13. Day 13

    Dordrecht - Rotterdam

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Dordrecht
    Witte Huis
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Amsterdam's highlights

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam at leisure
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Rijksmuseum

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise
    • Visit Anne Frank House
    • Explore Amsterdam at leisure
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
    Anne Frank House
  16. Day 16

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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