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Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026 - 14 Days (from Zurich to Zaandam)

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  • Historic boats moored in Rotterdam's Oude Haven with the striking red Willemsbrug and White House tower behind.
  • Festively illuminated boat and lakeside huts reflect on calm water with snow mountains near Lucerne at dusk.
  • Morning light on Rotterdam's old harbor with reflections of classic boats and tall White House office building.
  • Aerial twilight panorama of Zurich old town, lakefront and distant Alps dotted with city lights.
  • Flower-laden Chapel Bridge stretches over the Reuss River toward the medieval Water Tower on a bright day.
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  • Locals and visitors relax along Zurich's lakeside promenade surrounded by autumn trees and swans.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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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

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zurich's lakeside setting
    • Visit local cafés
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
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  2. Day 2

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich
    • Transfer to Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Altstadt
    • Stroll through cobblestone streets
    Landmarks
    Altstadt, Lucerne
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  3. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne
    • Visit Chapel Bridge
    • Visit Water Tower
    • Explore medieval Altstadt

    Optional Activities

    • Train and cable car to Rigi - Weggis
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Altstadt, Lucerne
    Mount Rigi
  4. Day 4

    Lucerne to Breisach

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey through Alpine landscapes
    • Embark on Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
    Landmarks
    Breisach
  5. Day 5

    Breisach to Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Canoeing on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Alsatian Wine Route
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Rhine River
  6. Day 6

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour of Strasbourg
    • View Petite France
    • View covered bridges
    • View Vauban Dam
    • Explore Neustadt imperial quarter
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  7. Day 7

    Mainz - Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz
    • Visit and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg

    Optional Activities

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

    Ruedesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
    • Visit Rheinfels Castle ruins

    Optional Activities

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

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel
    Moselle River
    Koblenz
  10. Day 10

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Cycling along the Moselle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Reichsburg Castle (included on select dates)
    • German Beer Garden Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
    Moselle River
  11. Day 11

    Koblenz to Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn
    • Visit Bonn Minster
    • Visit Altes Rathaus
    • Visit Beethoven House
    • Guided bike tour in Bonn
    • Sailing on Rhine and Moselle rivers
    Landmarks
    Bonn Minster
    Altes Rathaus
    Beethoven House
    Rhine River
    Moselle River
  12. Day 12

    Nijmegen

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour
    • Guided bike tour in Nijmegen

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Palais Het Loo
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen
    Waal River
    Palais Het Loo
  13. Day 13

    Dordrecht to Rotterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam
    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    • Visit Witte Huis
    • Sailing on Rhine River
    Landmarks
    Dordrecht
    Rotterdam
    Witte Huis
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  14. Day 14

    Zaandam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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