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Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Cruise
Set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across three of the world’s most coveted and revered rivers aboard your Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express cruise, an odyssey spanning 11 days and many delightful destinations.
Begin your voyage in Amsterdam, whereupon you shall board the Emerald Astra, and journey forth to Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Kehl, Strasbourg, Breisach, Freiburg, Basel, Zermatt, and Zurich.
Book now for the opportunity to discover the iconic Rhine River and its many breathtaking ports while making lifelong friends and unforgettable memories on an Emerald Cruise you’ll never forget.
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Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises -
Ship: Emerald Astra -
Duration: 10 Nights
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Departure: May - Oct
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Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Cruise Itinerary
Explore history, culture and architecture on this incredible tri-river cruise itinerary.
Day 1
Amsterdam
Be greeted at the airport and transferred to the ship.
Day 2
Amsterdam
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Enjoy the excursion to Alkmaar.
EmeraldACTIVE: Go on a guided bike tour to Waterland.
DiscoverMORE: Try the Dutch Delights excursion (extra expense).
Day 3
Düsseldorf / Cologne
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Embark on a walking tour of Duesseldorf.
Included Excursion: Go on a guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town.
DiscoverMORE: Try the German Beer Experience (extra expense).
Day 4
Koblenz
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz.
DiscoverMORE: Go on the Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense, please note: this will be replaced with Eltz Castle when not available).
Day 5
Mannheim
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Go on a guided tour of Heidelberg.
EmeraldACTIVE: Enjoy an active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.
EmeraldPLUS: Enjoy a Private Evening Concert on the Rhine.
Day 6
Kehl / Strasbourg
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Embark on the Flavours of Alsace excursion.
DiscoverMORE: Try the Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense).
Day 7
Breisach / Freiburg
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
EmeraldPLUS: Go on a guided tour of Freiburg with tasting.
EmeraldACTIVE: Try a guided bike tour in Breisach.
DiscoverMORE: Embark on a guided tour of Colmar (extra expense).
Day 8
Basel (Huningue) / Zermatt
After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to the mountain resort village of Zermatt, where you’ll enjoy a two-night stay.
Day 9
Zermatt
Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Go on a guided tour of Zermatt.
DiscoverMORE: Enjoy a visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn (extra expense).
Day 10
Zermatt / Zurich
This morning, relax aboard a rail journey through the Swiss Alps known as the Glacier Express. When you arrive at the station, be taken by coach to Zurich for your overnight stay.
Day 11
Zurich
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
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When will Emerald Astra debut?
Emerald Astra will set sail on May 3rd, 2026.
What is included in the price of this cruise?
20 meals including 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), and 7 dinners (D), airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship, a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner, the services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director, all tipping and gratuities, transfer from the ship and to the airport, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board, port taxes and charges, and more are included in your cruise.
Which countries will I get to visit during this cruise?
You’ll be stopping in Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands during your cruise.
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