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Early Season on the Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • Historic castle overlooking a river valley.
  • Map indicating travel paths through regions like Switzerland and the Netherlands.
  • Scenic view of a European city with a church by the river.
  • View of a city alongside a river with a large Ferris wheel.
  • Field of colorful tulips with traditional windmills in the background.
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  • Scenic view of timber-framed buildings beside a canal.
  • Aerial view of a city with a cathedral dominating the skyline.
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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

  • Freiburg im Breisgau
    Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Dusseldorf
    Dusseldorf
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore Basel on a guided Rhine River tour
  • Taste Black Forest treats in Freiburg
  • Walk through Strasbourg's UNESCO Old Town
  • Tour Heidelberg's famous castle ruins
  • Sail and sample wines in the Rhine Valley

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Basel
  2. Day 2 Breisach
  3. Day 3 Kehl - Strasbourg
  4. Day 4 Germersheim
  5. Day 5 Koblenz
  6. Day 6 Duesseldorf – Cologne
  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
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

572

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

81%

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Customer Reviews

  • 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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Dates & Availability

8 days
Early Season on the Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)
From Basel to Amsterdam

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Tour ID: 297206

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    France, Germany and Netherlands
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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 December 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 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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