Emerald Sun
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7 Night Jewels of the Rhine Cruise from Basel (Saxon)

Ship: Emerald Sun
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed: Sunday, Jun 9, 2024 from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Ended: Sunday, Jun 16, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Jun 9, 2024 departure of the Emerald Sun. If Emerald Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland    
When you arrive in Basel, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner onboard. Please book your flight to arrive into Basel prior to 3 PM.
Day 2 - Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Breisach, Germany
Breisach, Germany    
Today, as part of your incredible EmeraldPLUS programme, you will visit the city of Freiburg. Considered the 'capital of the Black Forest', Freiburg has lovely sights that will leave you amazed. As part of your visit, you will also have the opportunity to sample true Black Forest delicacies from the lively market in the city center near the main cathedral. If you are feeling more active, why not join a guided bike tour in Breisach.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Kehl, Germany    
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Strasbourg, France    
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Kehl, Germany    
This morning, your Star-Ship will be docking in Kehl and you will be transferred across the river to the medieval town of Strasbourg, the capital of France's Alsace Region. Cobbled squares surrounded by half-timbered houses make Strasbourg appear as if it has been effortlessly suspended in time, and you will get the opportunity to explore the past during your included walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town. Witness the ornate beauty of many of Strasbourg's highlights, including the Maison Kammerzell and the canal network that weaves through Petite France, before enjoying free time to explore at leisure.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany    
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Heidelberg, Germany    
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Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany    
Relax onboard this morning as you sail to Mannheim, following the meandering Rhine River and passing the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar. Travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, where you will have the opportunity to learn about how it became a UNESCO City of Literature, having inspired the likes of Mark Twain and William Turner with its historical setting. Your guided tour of the town will allow you to find your own inspiration among its delightful landmarks, including Heidelberg Castle, one of the most impressive Renaissance ruins in Europe. Alternatively, hike from Mount Konigstuhl to Heidelberg.
Day 5 - Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz, Germany    
Cruise to the 2,000-year-old town of Koblenz today and discover its fairytale-like surrounds nestled on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Your local guide will take you on a tour through the town, touching on the twin-towered facade of the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner, where the two inspirational waterways meet. Journey by cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, offering exceptional views of the surrounding area from its hilltop position.
Day 6 - Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany    
Effortlessly steeped in history and tales of the past, Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, encapsulating a timeline that spans more than two millennia. Your included city tour will take you to the heart of its Old Town. After your tour, you will be taken to a one-of-a-kind farm estate just outside of Cologne, which provides the locals with sustainable products. As part of your EmeraldPLUS programme, enjoy a fantastic cooking demo and have a glimpse behind the scenes.
Day 7 - Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
This morning, you can choose to embark on a guided bike tour to Waterland, learning about how the water is reclaiming Holland as you pass through quintessential Dutch surrounds and witness traditional villages and windmills. Alternatively, take to Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal network during a glass-top canal cruise, passing Roman patrician houses and ornate merchant houses that tell tales of the prosperous Dutch Golden Age.
Day 8 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
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 the Black Forest and charming Strasbourg with you. 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.

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