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12 Night Berlin to Zurich and the Majestic Rhine and Land Tour

From Berlin to Zurich

Emerald Sky

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13953500
  • Departs: Fri, Sep 5, 2025
  • Returns: Wed, Sep 17, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Sep 5, 2025
    Day
    1
    Berlin, Germany
    • Berlin, Germany
    • Berlin, Germany
    You will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel in Berlin, your home for the next two nights.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Sep 6, 2025
    Day
    2
    Berlin, Germany
    • Berlin, Germany
    • Berlin, Germany
    Today, you will be invited on a guided tour of Berlin, where you can discover how its tangible history can be seen on every street. Enjoy learning about Berlin Cathedral and the iconic Berlin Wall, which holds the memory of how the city was both divided and reunited. After your tour, you are free to explore at leisure, perhaps discovering the creating lifestyles of the people who call Berlin their home. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Sep 7, 2025
    Day
    3
    Berlin, Germany
    • Berlin, Germany
    • Berlin, Germany
    • Air Travel
    • Frankfurt, Germany
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Sunday - Sep 7, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Mainz, Germany
    After breakfast, fly to Frankfurt and be transferred to the luxurious surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner onboard.
    Monday - Sep 8, 2025
    Day
    4
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Rudesheim is a charming town that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Germany. Here, in the home of cuckoo clocks, oompah bands, and Bavarian beer, the Rhineland's charm is found around every corner. Today, ride the Winzerexpress to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum. Located in a 15th-century knight's tower, the vaulted ceilings and painted frescoes are home to exhibits of rare music boxes. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 9, 2025
    Day
    5
    Koblenz, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    The ancient city of Koblenz is the gateway to the Rhine Gorge. Once a Roman stronghold, today, the area is full of postcard-worthy parks and flowers. Explore the picturesque surroundings during a guided tour of the city, including the German Corner, where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Absorb the panoramic views of the confluence during a cable car ride across the water to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Valley. Later, sail through the Rhine Gorge and soak in the breathtaking vistas along the way. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 10, 2025
    Day
    6
    Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    German Romanticism often depicts idealistic cityscapes and fairy tale-like scenes, full of Baroque buildings and charming narrow streets. It's easy to see why so many of the most notable poets and composers of the era lost themselves to the beauty of Heidelberg. Your guided tour of the historic university town will start in the grounds of Heidelberg Castle, once a royal residence. Visit some of the town's main highlights or, alternatively, hike from Mount Konigstuhl to Heidelberg for awe-inspiring panoramas. ...
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    Thursday - Sep 11, 2025
    Day
    7
    Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
    • Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Baden-Baden, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
    This morning, you'll be transferred from your Star-Ship docked in Rastatt to the charming spa town of Baden-Baden, frequented by celebrities and royalty for centuries. If you're feeling active, you can embark on a guided hike to Altes Schloss, a fascinating castle ruin full of hidden dungeons and winding staircases. Enjoy panoramic views of the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley as you trace the footsteps of former residents. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walking tour of Baden-Baden, soaking in the elegant boutiques and timeless gardens before entering the Baden-Baden Casino, a favorite of silent film star Marlene Dietrich. ...
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    Friday - Sep 12, 2025
    Day
    8
    • 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. Strasbourg is a city best explored via its quaint waterways, so today we'll 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 the city's administrative buildings are based. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 13, 2025
    Day
    9
    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 Grimm's Fairy Tales here, where half-timbered facades are adorned with window boxes full of colorful blooms. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar. ...
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    Sunday - Sep 14, 2025
    Day
    10
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Sunday - Sep 14, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    Welcome to Switzerland and the quaint Rhine-side town of Basel. After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to Lucerne for an included two-night stay.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Sep 15, 2025
    Day
    11
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    Lucerne is known around the world for its spectacular setting, perfectly encapsulating a traditional Swiss city with a backdrop of snow-topped mountain ranges. Your morning will start with a guided tour of the city, touching on its well-preserved medieval Altstadt, delightful waterfront promenades, and colourful buildings. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025
    Day
    12
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel
    • Zurich, Switzerland
    This morning, transfer by motorcoach from Lucerne to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich, known for its towering church steeples, winding cobbled lanes, and contemporary center. When you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of Zurich, followed by free time to explore its delightful lakeside setting, perhaps discovering its famous Old Town. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
    Day
    13
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • Zurich, Switzerland
    After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, passing a backdrop of mountains and forests on your way. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. ...
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