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Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express

11 days

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From Amsterdam to Zurich

4.3

28 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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+

Places You’ll See

Amsterdam
Cologne
Koblenz
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg
Breisach
Freiburg im Breisgau
Zermatt
Zurich

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Highlights

Explore Alkmaar's historic cheese market
Cruise the scenic Rhine and its vineyards
Tour Düsseldorf and Cologne's Gothic Cathedral
Attend a private concert in Heidelberg
Ride the Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Duesseldorf - Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Mannheim (Heidelberg)
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach - Freiburg
Day 8 Basel – Zermatt
Day 9 Zermatt
Day 10 Zermatt –Zurich
Day 11 Zurich

What's Included

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Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3

(28 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Cancellation Policy

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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Sun
A sister ship to Emerald Dawn, Star, Sky and Destiny, Emerald Sun is yet another amazing choice for your European getaway. You will notic… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Emerald Cruises
4.3

Lynn
· July 23rd, 2025
This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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Louis
· August 11th, 2023
The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so informative. Long live the music from the Netherlands and Germany through Austria and Slovakya to Hungary! Just for the music, dances and songs I will do the cruise again!
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Yuri
· August 24th, 2023
Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 296786

Currencies
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France, Germany and Netherlands
Fr.
Swiss Franc
Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.
Type J
Switzerland
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before February 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Emerald Cruises to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Emerald Cruises. Please familiarize yourself with the Emerald Cruises payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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