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

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Zurich
3.0
2 traveler reviews
  • A map illustrating a travel route through parts of Europe.
  • Rheinstein Castle perched on a hillside overlooking the Rhine River.
  • A picturesque canal in Amsterdam with a bridge and bikes, lined with traditional Dutch houses.
  • Traditional Dutch houses along a canal in Amsterdam.
  • Panoramic view of Cologne, Germany, with the Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge.
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  • Aerial view of Strasbourg, France, showcasing the cathedral and surrounding area.
  • Scenic view of Petite France area in Strasbourg with half-timbered houses and a canal.
  • Basel, Switzerland waterfront with historic buildings and a church.
  • View of Basel with the Rhine River and a Gothic cathedral spire.
  • Aerial view of Zurich, Switzerland with the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches.
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Gold Operator
Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Dusseldorf
    Dusseldorf
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Freiburg im Breisgau
    Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Zurich
    Zurich
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Highlights

  • Explore Alkmaar's historic cheese market
  • Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
  • Tour Heidelberg's Renaissance castle ruins
  • Taste Alsace flavors in Strasbourg
  • Discover Freiburg and Black Forest treats

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam
  3. Day 3 Duesseldorf - Cologne
  4. Day 4 Koblenz
  5. Day 5 Germersheim
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach - Freiburg
  8. Day 8 Basel - Zurich
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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

567

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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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
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Average
    3.0
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    Emerald Cruises
    4.3
  • KR
    · July 22nd, 2024
    The Emerald Website would not allow for early flight dates to be entered when needing a transfer from the airport in Amsterdam. We were forced by Emerald's website to put in the sailing date as our arrival in Amsterdam. I contacted Emerald directly to attempt to reschedule the transfer from the airport to the ship, and was informed that they would not change the time of the transfer to earlier in the day. I then asked to speak to a supervisor to express my issue. After being on hold for several minutes, I was then told it was my responsibility and that a supervisor would not speak with me.
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • MF
    · April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment...
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    Trip date: April 2023

Dates & Availability

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

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Tour ID: 319298

  • Currencies
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    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    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.
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    • For any tour departing before December 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 18th, 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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