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10 Night Rhine Castles and Moselle Vineyards

From Zurich to Amsterdam

Emerald Sky

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13915817
  • Departs: Mon, Aug 11, 2025
  • Returns: Thu, Aug 21, 2025
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    Riverview $5,295
    Suite $6,745
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Aug 11, 2025
    Day
    1
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • Zurich, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 1 - Monday - Aug 11, 2025
    Day
    1
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Upon arrival at Zurich Airport, you will be met and transferred to your innovative Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Basel, where your friendly captain and crew will welcome your arrival. Please book your flight to arrive into Zurich prior to 1 PM.
    Tuesday - Aug 12, 2025
    Day
    2
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Colmar, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Breisach, Germany
    Commence your magical morning with a tour of Colmar. As you walk down the cobblestone lanes, it's easy to imagine the characters from the Grimms' Fairy Tales here, where window boxes full of colorful blooms adorn the half-timbered facades. Alternatively, embark on a canoeing adventure on the banks of the Rhine. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025
    Day
    3
    • Kehl, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Kehl, Germany
    This morning, we'll dock in Kehl and take a motorcoach transfer to the medieval capital of France's Alsace Region, Strasbourg. The best way to discover Strasbourg's charm is via its quaint waterways. Embark on an EmeraldPLUS traditional canal boat tour. Relax as you pass through Petite France, full of storybook canals, half-timbered houses, and narrow lanes. Witness the covered bridges and the Vauban Dam before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt imperial quarter, where many of Strasbourg's administrative buildings are based. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 14, 2025
    Day
    4
    Mainz, Germany
    • Mainz, Germany
    Your day will start with a guided tour of Mainz and a visit to the impressive sandstone cathedral of the tremendous Old Town with medieval market squares and half-timbered houses. The town is famous as the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg who invented the first printing press and manufactured his first books in the 15th century, including the Gutenberg Bible. ...
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    Friday - Aug 15, 2025
    Day
    5
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Today as part of your incredible EmeraldPLUS program, you will visit the grand Schloss Johannisberg Winery. Set in the breathtaking Rheingau region, the legendary Schloss Johannisberg is steeped in history, cultivating exquisite wine for over 1,000 years. The first Riesling winery in the world, at Schloss Johannisberg, discover a unique wine culture and fabled history during this exclusive tour. Set over 50 hectares in front of the Taunus mountains, the onsite 300-acre forest grows native oak to make the wooden barrels used for producing this exemplary wine. These extra-special barrels are then kept in the 900-year-old abbey cellar, known as 'Bibliotheca Subterranea', where over 25,000 precious wines are stored. Alternatively, participate in an active hike through vineyards to the historical Niederwalddenkmal Monument. ...
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    Saturday - Aug 16, 2025
    Day
    6
    Bernkastel, Germany
    • Bernkastel, Germany
    Dating back to 3000 BC, Bernkastel is situated along the banks of the Moselle River and is home to well-preserved buildings dating back to 1416. Enjoy a guided walking tour, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the medieval marketplace with its gabled timber-framed houses, castle ruins, and town gate. Or, take part in an active hike to the Landshut Castle ruins overlooking the Moselle. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 17, 2025
    Day
    7
    Cochem, Germany
    • Cochem, Germany
    Today, you will enjoy the enchanting town of Cochem during a guided tour of its well-preserved sites. You'll see the remains of the historic town wall with its old fortifications, alongside the town hall and its many other gems.
    Monday - Aug 18, 2025
    Day
    8
    Koblenz, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    Wonderfully maintained inside and out, Marksburg Castle boasts a selection of typical interiors including the castle kitchen, the knight's hall, the armory, and an inviting wine cellar. The attractive light-stoned walls of the castle are protected by an outer fortress, and with a single tower peering over the turrets and castle walls, it resembles something you would find in a Brothers Grimm tale. ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 19, 2025
    Day
    9
    Nijmegen, Netherlands
    • Nijmegen, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Het Loo, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Relax in the comfortable surrounds of your Star-Ship this morning as you sail along the Dutch waterways, passing quaint, time-honored villages. Visit the Paleis Het Loo, which once served as the summer residence of the Dutch royal family. Today, the palace stands as a magnificent museum. The palace's decorations and its gardens are bound to stun. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 20, 2025
    Day
    10
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    • Utrecht, Netherlands
    As part of your EmeraldPLUS program, you will start the day by exploring a canal cruise through the Oudegracht or Old Canal, which is not only the oldest in Utrecht but it is also older than the canals in Amsterdam. For centuries, along the water the wealthiest have built their mansions with the peculiarity of having warehouses and service entrances just above water level. Undoubtedly, the castle of Oudaen stands out among all the rest: an urban castle preserved despite being more than eight centuries old. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 21, 2025
    Day
    11
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of all the beautiful destinations visited.


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