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Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam) - Emerald Cruises
  • River Cruise
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Freiburg, the Black Forest capital
  • Taste Alsace flavors on a Strasbourg tour
  • Discover Heidelberg and its castle ruins
  • Walk through historic Koblenz at the river confluence
  • Enjoy a private concert along the Rhine

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel
  2. Day 2 Breisach
  3. Day 3 Kehl - Strasbourg
  4. Day 4 Germersheim
  5. Day 5 Koblenz
  6. Day 6 Cologne – Duesseldorf
  7. Day 7 Amsterdam
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

438

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

90%

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • 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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  • Mark
    · April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some bell ringers..tours were good.We had one issue we found out that people that were going to train station had their fare covered and we thought transfer was just to airport.both were 30 mins away from port.some people had their fare covered to train station .we had to pay 75 euro.this we found unfair.food was good and waiters were exceptional but rest of staff mainly cruise director didn’t go above and beyond.
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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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Dates & Availability

8 days
Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)
From Basel to Amsterdam

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    • Emerald CruisesOperatorWritten January 2025

      What's Included: -Boutique contemporary hotel feel, with our spectacular on board heated pool, cinema, spa and lounge -Spacious, comfortable accommodations you'll want to spend time in, with our panoramic suites and staterooms, and innovative open-air system for cabins on our Vista and Horizon decks -Gourmet all-included on board meals and highlight dinner events, al-fresco on The Terrace or in the well-appointed Reflections Restaurant -Enjoy in depth cultural experiences with our EmeraldPLUS excursions - cheese and olive tasting or Provencial dinner on board hosted by a local chef -Emerald's Concierge Service - served right to your suite, enjoy continental breakfast, predinner canapés and after dinner treats -A refined selection of wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner -Tea and coffee available at all times -Bottled water restocked daily in your cabin -Built-in adventure, with an included on shore excursion at every port -Visits to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites -Emerald Active guided biking and hiking trips -Excellent service from an English speaking crew -Knowledgeable, personable local destination guides -Complimentary bicycles on board -Complimentary on board Wi-Fi -All airport transfers to and from your Star Ship, and all gratuities -Port charges now included in your adventure price -Plus we even take care of all gratuities for onboard and shoreside staff

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before September 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 6th, 2025, 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.
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