2025 Cruising the Rhine: Amsterdam to Switzerland
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Tour Code:
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Start City:
Amsterdam
End City:
Zurich
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
11 days
Tour Capacity:
24
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 | Friday, May 09, 2025 | $10,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, Jun 07, 2025 | Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 | $11,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Jul 28, 2025 | Thursday, Aug 07, 2025 | $11,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Aug 18, 2025 | Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 | $11,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 15, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 | $11,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 29, 2025 | Thursday, Oct 09, 2025 | $11,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Cruise the Rhine from Amsterdam to Baselas you visit renowned Cologne Cathedral, takein the majesty of the Swiss Alps, and samplelocal beer, wine and chocolate for anauthentic taste of Europe.
France , Germany , Netherlands , Switzerland
Amsterdam , Cochem , Heidelberg , Koblenz , Leiden , Lucerne , Strasbourg , Zurich
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Day 1
Amsterdam, HollandArrive in Amsterdam, where you are met and transferred toyour hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening,join your Resident Tour Director for a welcome dinner.Hotel: Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park
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Day 2
AmsterdamEnjoy a guided visit to the world-famous Rijksmuseum,home to an extensive collection of Dutch masters, followedby time for lunch at leisure. Embark on a private canal boatcruise, the best way to see this city linked by 165 canalsspanning more than 30 miles, before taking advantage ofpriority boarding onto your river ship. After settling in toyour premium cabin or suite, gather for a welcome cocktailand dinner aboard.Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
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Day 3
LeidenThis morning, transfer by coach to the university town ofLeiden, where you enjoy a private, before-hours visit to theAmerican Pilgrim Museum. Afterward, spend some time atleisure to explore Leiden at your own pace. Rejoin the shipin Utrecht for lunch as your cruise continues. This evening,enjoy a private cocktail party. Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
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Day 4
Cologne, GermanyArrive this morning in Cologne, where you disembark toexplore the major sites on a walking tour, including theGothic cathedral, an edifice so massive its constructionspanned centuries; it was only officially completed in 1880.Following your sightseeing, return to the ship for lunch andsome time at leisure. Then, go ashore to enjoy one of theseDesign Your Day activities.Visit the Fragrance Museum with a guide to learn the''history of the city'''s iconic Eau de Cologne.Join a Guide at the Museum Ludwig who introduces you to''the diverse cross section of modern art on display.Cycle the Streets of the City, discovering Cologne'''s many''charms as you bike carefree past its hallmark sites.Later this afternoon, gather to visit a 100-year-old brewery, where''you enjoy a beer tasting and light snacks.Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
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Day 5
CochemArrive in Cochem on the Moselle River, a tributary of theRhine, this afternoon. Disembark to visit the neo-Gothiccastle, including its famous Witches Tower, the only part ofthe original Gothic structure still standing. Tonight, sit downto a private Chef's Highlights dinner aboard the ship.Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 6
Koblenz & R��desheimCruise to Koblenz, where you rejoin the Rhine River.Koblenz'''s history dates back to Roman times, when JuliusCaesar built the first bridge to span the Rhine. Take a guidedwalking tour of the city. Then, cruise the lovely Rhine Gorge,one of the most scenic stretches in all of Europe. Its magicalmix of rocky, winding riverbanks, quaint riverside townsand castles perched high on cliffsides helped earn it a spoton UNESCO'''s list of World Heritage Sites. Later, arrive inR''desheim, regionally renowned for its excellent wines. Joinyour Resident Tour Director for a wine tasting and dinnerashore at a local restaurant.Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 7
HeidelbergSet out on a full-day excursion to Heidelberg, starting with avisit to the Altstadt (old town) for time at leisure; the MarketSquare is an excellent place to soak up local life. Then,ride by funicular to explore the ruins of Heidelberg Castle.Abandoned in the 18th century, the crumbling fortressnevertheless remained a source of inspiration for laterRomantic painters and poets, who seized on it as a symbolof faded glory. Afterward, stop for lunch at a local restaurantfollowed by time at leisure, before rejoining the ship inSpeyer.Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 8
Strasbourg, FranceThe capital of France'''s Alsace region, Strasbourg has beena focal point of French-German conflict for centuries,bearing the combined stamp of both nations as a result.Experience this for yourself on a walking tour of the oldtown that includes a specially arranged tasting at the Cavedes Hospices, the city'''s oldest wine cellar. Cruise to Basel,Switzerland'''s third-largest city. Tonight, attend a captain'''sgala dinner aboard your vessel.Hotel: Amadeus Cara Amadeus Queen Amadeus Star
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 9
Lucerne, SwitzerlandDisembark and drive to Lucerne for a guided walk. Sincethe mid-19th century, this beautiful city has been themost visited in Switzerland, and today, it strikes an idealbalance between timeless historic beauty and moderndevelopment. Visit the Chapel Bridge, a city landmarkand the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe. View itsinterior, decorated with vivid paintings, many of whichdate back to the 17th century and depict events from theLucerne'''s storied past. Also stop at the Lion Monument, arock relief commemorating the Swiss Guard. Savor lunch ata traditional wirtshaus, and then ascend Mount Pilatus bycable car to absorb the postcard-worthy mountaintop views.After descending via cog railway, continue to Zurich andcheck in to your hotel.Hotel: Alex Lake Z��rich
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 10
ZurichSwitzerland is synonymous with chocolate, and no visit hereis complete without a stop at a Swiss chocolatier'''s workshop,where you enjoy some delectable treats. After time at leisurefor lunch, gather for a guided walk of the city, taking in itsalluring mix of modern and Old World architecture whilestrolling its pedestrian-friendly avenues. Zurich is known forits churches, and your walk incorporates several noteworthyexamples, including the Fraum''nster, with its Marc Chagalldesignedstained glass windows, and the Grossm''nster,supposedly founded by Charlemagne and later playing a keypart in establishing the Reformation in Switzerland. Tonight,attend a farewell dinner.Hotel: Alex Lake Z��rich
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 11
ZurichTransfer to the airport and board your homebound flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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