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Amsterdam & Early Season on the Rhine

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From Amsterdam to Huningue
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Bicycles parked on a bridge overlook a sunlit Amsterdam canal lined with historic houses.
  • Map illustrating a Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel with stops in Germany and France.
  • Autumn colors reflect in an Amsterdam canal with tall gabled houses and arched brick bridge under soft morning light.
  • Two men stroll arm-in-arm across an Amsterdam bridge lined with bicycles and flower boxes.
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Amsterdam - Dutch delights tasting tour (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
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  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Rijksmuseum
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  4. Day 4

    Amsterdam - Dutch Countryside

    Amsterdam - Dutch Countryside
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Timeless Dutch Countryside excursion - walking tour through charming villages with working windmills

    Optional Activities

    • Clog painting class on board (EmeraldPLUS inclusion)
    • Dutch Delights tasting tour (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam - Jordaan area, chocolate shop, Our Lord in the Attic church, local brewery visit (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
  5. Day 5

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Düsseldorf - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Düsseldorf Old Town
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience - guided tour through Cologne's legendary brewhouses (2 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Düsseldorf Old Town
    Cologne Old Town
    Cologne City Hall
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walking tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour and guided castle visit (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
    Cochem Castle
  7. Day 7

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Mannheim - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mannheim Palace
  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
    • Visit to Neustadt district
    • Visit to Maison Kammerzell
    • Visit to Petite France

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa with thermal waters (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Neustadt district
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
  9. Day 9

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with local market tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar through medieval lanes (5 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    Rathausplatz
  10. Day 10

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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