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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne

13 days
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From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • Scenic cityscape with a wooden bridge and tower by a river.
  • Map showing a route through Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
  • Zurich's cityscape with its river on a sunny day.
  • View of Breisach with its iconic church and colorful houses.
  • Strasbourg's picturesque streets with half-timbered houses along a canal.
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  • Panoramic view of Heidelberg with its castle and bridge.
  • Aerial view of Koblenz with the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.
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Group Tour
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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
    Amsterdam
  • Dusseldorf
    Dusseldorf
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Freiburg im Breisgau
    Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
  • Zurich
    Zurich
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Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam with a local guide
  • Visit the historic Rijksmuseum
  • Cruise the scenic Rhine River
  • Discover Düsseldorf and Cologne
  • Tour Heidelberg and its castle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam
  3. Day 3 Amsterdam
  4. Day 4 Amsterdam
  5. Day 5 Duesseldorf - Cologne
  6. Day 6 Koblenz
  7. Day 7 Mannheim (Heidelberg)
  8. Day 8 Kehl – Strasbourg
  9. Day 9 Breisach - Freiburg
  10. Day 10 Basel – Lucerne
  11. Day 11 Lucerne
  12. Day 12 Lucerne – Zurich
  13. Day 13 Zurich
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  • Insurance
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Number of tours

580

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

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  • 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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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 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.
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