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Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich 2026

11 days
From Amsterdam to Zurich
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich 2026 - Emerald Cruises
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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Alkmaar's historic cheese market
  • Cruise the scenic Rhine and its castles
  • Tour Heidelberg's Renaissance castle
  • Taste Alsace flavors in Strasbourg
  • Discover Zurich's cobbled lanes and spires

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam
  3. Day 3 Düsseldorf - Cologne
  4. Day 4 Koblenz
  5. Day 5 Heidelberg (Germersheim)
  6. Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
  7. Day 7 Breisach - Freiburg
  8. Day 8 Basel – Lucerne
  9. Day 9 Lucerne
  10. Day 10 Lucerne – Zurich
  11. Day 11 Zurich
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

284

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to Southeast Asia and beyond, we’ve put our stamp on deluxe river cruising, combining state-of-the-art Star-Ships with meticulously planned itineraries plus our promise of exceptional EmeraldVALUE so you can be sure of an...

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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

Customer Reviews

  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so...
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  • Mark
    · April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague

Dates & Availability

11 days
Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich 2026
From Amsterdam to Zurich

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 296791

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

    Type C
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type E
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type F
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    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 March 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 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
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.