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Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (26 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Zurich
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  • Twilight scene of traditional canal houses and boats reflecting on the water in Amsterdam.
  • Iconic Amsterdam canal scene with brick houses, stone bridge and vibrant rows of tulips foreground.
  • Aerial sunrise view of Zürich with church spires, Limmat river and distant Alps.
  • Hilltop Romanesque church complex surrounded by colourful houses against clear blue sky.
  • Riverside promenade of Düsseldorf with Rheinturm tower and modern skyline at dusk.
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  • Simplified map showing a river cruise route from Amsterdam through Germany, France and Switzerland.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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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

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar
    • Guided bike tour to Waterland

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
    Waterland
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Düsseldorf to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Cologne Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense; Eltz Castle may substitute when unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Rhine Gorge
    Cochem Castle
    Eltz Castle
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
  6. Day 6

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
  7. Day 7

    Breisach to Freiburg

    Breisach to Freiburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    • Guided bike tour in Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Breisach
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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