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Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026

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From Zurich to Rotterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Evening view of Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Water Tower reflecting in the Reuss River with snow-capped mountains at dusk.
  • Extended Rhine and Swiss lakes cruise map from Amsterdam to Zurich with detailed river route.
  • Blue-hour panorama of Zurich with city lights reflecting on the Limmat River and Alpine peaks faint on the horizon.
  • Sunrise aerial of Zurich’s old town churches, Limmat River and Lake Zurich with the Alps on the horizon.
  • Colourful riverside houses and church tower along the Limmat under a bright blue autumn sky framed by yellow leaves.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Zurich

    Zurich
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zurich's lakeside setting
    • Visit charming cafés throughout the city
    Landmarks
    Lake Zurich
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  3. Day 2

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Zurich to Lucerne
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    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Zurich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Altstadt (Old Town)
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    Lucerne Altstadt
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  4. Day 3

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, Chapel Bridge, and Water Tower

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

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
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    Dinner
  6. Day 5

    Breisach to Colmar

    Breisach to Colmar
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar

    Optional Activities

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

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt
  8. Day 7

    Mainz to Rüdesheim

    Mainz to Rüdesheim
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mainz including sandstone cathedral, Old Town, medieval market squares

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    • Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
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    Mainz Cathedral
    Mainz Old Town
  9. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    • Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar to Rheinfels Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Schloss Johannisberg
    Niederwalddenkmal Monument
    Rheinfels Castle
  10. Day 9

    Bernkastel

    Bernkastel
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting

    Optional Activities

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

    Cochem to Koblenz

    Cochem to Koblenz
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling along the Moselle
    Landmarks
    Cochem Old Town
    Reichsburg Castle
  12. Day 11

    Koblenz to Bonn

    Koblenz to Bonn
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    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bonn

    Optional Activities

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

    Nijmegen

    Nijmegen
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Nijmegen

    Optional Activities

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

    Dordrecht to Rotterdam

    Dordrecht to Rotterdam
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rotterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
    Landmarks
    Dordrecht
    Witte Huis
  15. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Breakfast

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