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Classical Rhine and Switzerland Extension (Amsterdam - Zurich) (16 destinations)

11 days
From Amsterdam to Zurich
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with shanty choir entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner with shanty choir entertainment
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Utrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Amsterdam
    • Scenic canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise (from Amsterdam/to Utrecht) - optional excursion package available
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Utrecht
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk of Cologne old town

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
    • AMADEUS Active: Cologne - Guided E-Bike Panorama Tour
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Hohenzollern Bridge
    Rhine Park
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic cruising along the Moselle River

    Optional Activities

    • Cochem walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit
    • AMADEUS Taste: The Moselle river wine affair in Cochem - wine tavern experience
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Cochem
    Moselle River
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz to Ruedesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner with 'Music on the Rhine' concert featuring soprano Bethany Barber)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Koblenz
    • Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley rock
    • Guided tour of Rüdesheim
    • Visit to Siegfried's Music Cabinet
    • 'Music on the Rhine' concert with soprano Bethany Barber

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour
    • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
    Siegfried's Music Cabinet
    Upper Middle Rhine Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Mannheim to Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour to Heidelberg with views of Old Town and castle

    Optional Activities

    • Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins
    • AMADEUS Active: Heidelberg Philosophers Hike
    • Speyer walking tour with Imperial Cathedral and Speyer pretzel
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Philosopher's Way
    Speyer Imperial Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Leisurely stroll through old town and visit to Strasbourg Cathedral
    • Scenic boat ride on the Ill river

    Optional Activities

    • Strasbourg with canal boat tour - optional excursion package
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    European Quarter
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  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Basel to Lucerne through Swiss Alps
    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne Old Town
    • Visit to Chapel Bridge and Water Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at nearby restaurants with guide recommendations
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Lucerne Old Town
    Swiss Alps
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Mountaintop lunch at Pilatus Kulm restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • World's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus summit
    • Mountaintop lunch at Pilatus Kulm
    • Free time at Pilatus Kulm
    • Descent via aerial cable car and panoramic gondola
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Pilatus Kulm
    Lake Lucerne
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic bus ride from Lucerne to Zurich
    • Half-day panoramic city tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at acclaimed restaurants in Zurich
    • Museum visits
    • Shopping and browsing boutiques
    • Relaxation by the lake
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
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  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Zurich Airport
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Lueftner Cruises

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Number of tours

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    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
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    Crew
    Length
    135m
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    11,4m
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    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Francisco
    April 12th, 2026
    4.0
    Overall, I had a good experience with this trip and would recommend the itinerary itself. The Netherlands and Belgium...
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  • Jimmie
    September 28th, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
  • Paul
    September 22nd, 2025
    5.0
    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.

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