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The Majestic Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich)

8 days
From Frankfurt-am-Main to Zurich
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore the Mechanical Music Museum
  • Ride a cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  • Tour Heidelberg's historic university town
  • Attend an exclusive concert on the Rhine
  • Cruise through Strasbourg by canal boat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Frankfurt – Mainz
  2. Day 2 Rüdesheim
  3. Day 3 Koblenz
  4. Day 4 Mannheim – Heidelberg
  5. Day 5 Rastatt (Baden-Baden)
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach – Colmar
  8. Day 8 Basel - Zurich
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Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

539

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

94%

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  • 4.3
  • SG
    · July 4th, 2022
    Was an outstanding cruise. Very well organized and we got exactly out of it what we wanted. Just the right mix of activity with rest.
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • EC
    · June 25th, 2022
    well-organized, professional crew, neat ship
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    Trip date: June 2022

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Tour ID: 296805

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

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  • 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.
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    • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 31st, 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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