Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich 
- Day 2
Zurich to Lucerne
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich featuring Bahnhofstrasse, Romanesque Cathedral, Frauenkirche, and lakeside park
- Guided city tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, Chapel Bridge, and Water Tower
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse Romanesque Cathedral Frauenkirche Chapel Bridge Water Tower Lake Lucerne 
- Day 3
Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Switzerland culinary experience - artisanal cheeses and Swiss chocolates tasting (1.5 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
- Train & cable car ride to Mount Rigi from Lucerne with panoramic views (4-6 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Mount Rigi Lake Lucerne - Day 4
Lucerne to Basel
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship)
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 5
Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting at local market featuring Black Forest ham and regional delicacies (EmeraldPLUS)
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach through Kaiserstuhl mountains with traditional Black Forest cake break in Burkheim (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Guided tour of Colmar through cobblestone lanes and half-timbered architecture (5 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Black Forest Freiburg Kaiserstuhl Mountains Colmar - Day 6
Breisach to Strasbourg to Germersheim
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg featuring the Cathedral and La Petite France with local tasting of regional specialties
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa experience in the Black Forest with thermal waters (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Neustadt District Bruchsal Palace Baden-Baden - Day 7
Mannheim to Heidelberg to Rudesheim
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg including Renaissance Heidelberg Castle with gardens, sculptures, and flowerbeds
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg via funicular and forest trek with Heidelberg Castle tour (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Rudesheim walk with specialty coffee tasting including mini train ride (2 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl Neckar Valley Heidelberg Old Town - Day 8
Koblenz
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz including Church of Our Lady and German Corner
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit including walking tour and guided castle tour with views of Moselle Valley (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Church of Our Lady German Corner Cochem Castle Moselle Valley - Day 9
Cologne to Düsseldorf
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with squares, monuments, and conclusion at the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Cologne along the Rhine River through northern suburbs and business areas (EmeraldACTIVE)
- German Beer Experience guided tour through Düsseldorf brewhouses (2 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town Trafalgar Square Rhine River Düsseldorf Altstadt - Day 10
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar featuring historic architecture, tranquil canals, and world-famous cheese market
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour through Amsterdam outskirts to Waterland passing Dutch villages, windmills, and colorful fields (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam through Jordaan area, chocolate shop, and Our Lord in the Attic 17th-century house with Catholic church, finishing with beer and snacks at local brewery (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
- Dutch Delights tour showcasing Amsterdam highlights with tasting of local treats (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar Waterland Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic - Day 11
Amsterdam to London
Landmarks River Thames - Day 12
London
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of London including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and Changing of the Guard ceremony
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea - British tradition with freshly-brewed teas, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and pastries (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square West End - Day 13
London
Optional Activities
- London Eye visit for panoramic views across the city
- British Museum visit
- Hyde Park stroll
- Shoreditch street art exploration
- West End theatre show
Landmarks London Eye British Museum Hyde Park Shoreditch West End - Day 14
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
