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10 Night Zurich Lucerne and Jewels of the Rhine Cruise and Land Tour from Zurich
Ship: Emerald Luna
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed: Friday, Apr 21, 2023 from Zurich, Switzerland
Ended: Monday, May 1, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Apr 21, 2023
departure of the Emerald Luna. 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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You will be transferred from the airport to the city of Zurich, one of the most beloved cities in Switzerland. After settling to your hotel, you will be able to explore the city at leisure, perhaps taking in its delightful lakeside setting or strolling around its multiples small Christmas stalls and markets. Included is a restful one-night stay in Zurich.
Day 2 - Saturday - Apr 22, 2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Lucerne, Switzerland
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Zurich before you are transferred to Lucerne, an area known for its spectacular natural setting. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city which becomes even more charming during the Christmas season! Get yourself immersed into the many lights and handicrafts which decorate the old town and end the day at the small Christmas markets where mulled wine and other typical Christmas treats are yours to enjoy.
Day 3 - Sunday - Apr 23, 2023
Lucerne, Switzerland
The awe-inspiring natural beauty enveloping Lucerne is a true delight, and yours to discover today during a guided tour of this small city. Lucerne effortlessly reflects what most people imagine when they think of a Swiss city, with a backdrop of snow-capped mountain ranges and tree-lined boulevards cutting through the city center. Enjoy learning about the history of Lucerne as you visit the well-preserved medieval Altstadt, Chapel Bridge, and the octagonal Water Tower.
Day 4 - Monday - Apr 24, 2023
Lucerne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
After breakfast, journey by coach through idyllic landscapes as you carve a course to the Rhine-side town of Basel. When you arrive, you will be able to board your 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.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Apr 25, 2023
Breisach, Germany
Today, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Rhine town of Breisach. Entrenched between two countries, it is also known as the gateway to Germany's Black Forest region. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest Highlands on your way to the Hofgut Sternen complex located at the foothill of Ravenna Gorge, a place where history and tradition merge. It was here that in 1770 Marie Antoinette stopped with 52 beautifully decorated carriages on the way to her wedding to King Louis XVI. As part of your EmeraldPLUS programme you will also have the chance to see the postcard-worthy Christmas market situated underneath the 40-meter-high Ravenna Viaduct. Be amazed by the magical smell of Black Forest specialties and unique handcrafted regional products sold there.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Apr 26, 2023
Kehl, Germany
Bus Travel
Strasbourg, France
Bus Travel
Kehl, Germany
This morning, we will dock in Kehl and you will be transferred by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the storied capital of France's Alsace region. Your guided tour of Strasbourg will include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grande Ile, the historical center of the city, known for its medieval half-timbered buildings, old tanning houses, Baroque sandstone buildings, and charming canal system. After this, you will have the opportunity to visit one of its most charming Christmas markets.
Day 7 - Thursday - Apr 27, 2023
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Your guided tour of Heidelberg's rich history includes a wine tasting and a visit to the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, overlooking the Rhine River and a red-roofed skyline. Some of the most successful painters of the Romantic era drew inspiration from Heidelberg Castle, including British artist William Turner, who depicted images of the ruins in several of his paintings. Afterwards, stroll down the cobbled streets of the Old Town, touching on the Church of the Holy Spirit and the oldest university in Germany.
Day 8 - Friday - Apr 28, 2023
Koblenz, Germany
Today, you'll be taken into the heart of Koblenz, an ancient city that looks as though it has been pulled from the pages of a German fairytale. Enjoy a picturesque backdrop of vineyards and snow-topped mountain ranges as your local guide takes you through open cobbled squares and down narrow streets. Your tour will include the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers at the German Corner and idyllic panoramic views of the Rhine from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Day 9 - Saturday - Apr 29, 2023
Cologne, Germany
Seven idyllic Christmas markets effortlessly transform the postcard-worthy city of Cologne into a winter wonderland over the Christmas period. Following your guided tour of the city, you will have the opportunity to explore independently, perhaps visiting the ornate stalls beneath the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, where you can drink traditional gluhwein out of beautifully decorated mugs.
Day 10 - Sunday - Apr 30, 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Board a glass-top canal boat for a tour down the Dutch capital's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, passing historic merchant's houses that reflect the bygone era of the Dutch Golden Age, as well as delightful Christmas stalls, each surrounded by people in their finest knitwear drinking hot mugs of mulled wine.
Day 11 - Monday - May 1, 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests as you are transferred to the airport, taking memories of quintessential German villages and emerald canopies 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.
