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The Majestic Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Zurich to Frankfurt-am-Main)

8 days

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From Zurich to Frankfurt-am-Main

5.0

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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
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

Zurich
Breisach
Colmar
Mannheim
Koblenz
Frankfurt-am-Main

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Highlights

Explore medieval Colmar on a guided tour
Enjoy a canal boat tour through Strasbourg
Attend an exclusive concert on the Rhine
Tour Heidelberg and its enchanting castle
Ride a cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Itinerary

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Introduction

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

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Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3

(28 reviews)

Number of tours

569

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

84%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Emerald Cruises
4.3

SG
Steven
· 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
Eduardas
· June 25th, 2022
well-organized, professional crew, neat ship
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Trip date: June 2022

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From

$15,129

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NZ $7,565 per person

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 296807

Currencies
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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 January 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 6th, 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.
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Accessibility
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