Top Switzerland Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Ruby

• Visit Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens
• Tour Cochem Reichsburg Castle
• Discover Limburg to wander streets
• Taste Breisach sparkling wine

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Ruby, exploring striking landscapes, historic castles, and charming medieval towns. Enjoy authentic local wines in the Alsace region and witness stunning digital art at the Fabrique des Lumieres.

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber

• Discover Gothic Cologne Cathedral
• Taste Spatlese Koblenz wines
• Wander Cochem Reichsburg Castle
• Admire Strasbourg Petit France

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Embark on an 8-day European river cruise on the Scenic Amber, exploring charming streets, historic canals, and iconic art galleries. Sail through Germany, visiting Cologne's Gothic cathedral, Koblenz at the river confluence, and ending in Basel after experiencing the Black Forest and Alsace region.

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Grand Rhine and Dutch Canals - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 15 Day Itinerary aboard AmaStella

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover Hellevoetsluis history
• Wander Ghent’s streets
• Stroll Antwerp’s Old Town

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Hiking

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Join a 15-day river cruise on the MS Amastella, exploring the flavors and sights of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Enjoy local delicacies, historic castles, and guided insights into the rich culture along the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge.

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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Wander Alkmaar’s medieval lanes
• Discover Dusseldorf’s riverside
• Stroll Cologne’s Gothic Old Town

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Experience a 10-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, starting with two nights in Amsterdam, then explore historic cities like Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg, and visit Freiburg near the Black Forest. Enjoy the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage throughout your journey.

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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking

• Discover Basel
• Explore Breisach
• Experience Strasbourg, France
• Explore Rüdesheim, Germany

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Christmas Market Visits, Festival Visits

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Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista

• Join a Black Forest excursion
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
• Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

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Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen

Copenhagen - Zurich - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Copenhagen’s royal landmark
• Discover Alkmaar’s medieval charm
• Stroll Dusseldorf’s Rhine promenade
• Sample Alsatian flavors

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Copenhagen / Zurich

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Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring Holland and the Rhine. Enjoy highlights like Amsterdam’s canals, Cologne’s history, Heidelberg’s charm, and Strasbourg's unique architecture amid stunning landscapes.

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German Grandeur

Eastbound - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II

• Explore magical Black Forest
• Discover Mechanical Music Museum
• Enjoy the visit in wine producer
• Explore Bamberg

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Basel / Nuremberg

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Basel, Switzerland, is the starting point for your magnificent nine-day Germany river trip on Avalon Tranquility II. After that, go on a guided tour of Bamberg before continuing to Nuremberg, where your trip comes to a close.

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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine

Basel to Paris - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tapestry II

• Tour Monet's home in Giverny
• See Normandy landing beaches
• Walk Rouen's medieval quarter
• Experience the heart of Paris

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Basel / Paris

Activities

Biking, Local Market Visits

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Travel for 15 days from Basel to Paris aboard Avalon Tapestry II. Discover the Black Forest, sail the dramatic Rhine Gorge, and explore Amsterdam. Transfer to Paris to cruise the Seine, visiting Monet's Giverny, historic Normandy landing beaches, and Joan of Arc's Rouen before concluding in Paris.

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaStella

• Savor wines in Rudesheim’s vineyard
• Cruise Amsterdam's scenic canals
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s Petite France

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Sail from Amsterdam to Basel on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amastella, passing vineyard-clad hills and fairytale castles. Explore charming towns, savor local flavors, and experience the beauty of Alsace, the Black Forest, and beyond.

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSerena

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena

• Visit Riquewihr
• Go to Freiburg
• Tour Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee

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Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live timeless traditions on the MS Amasiena as you cruise down the Rhine River.

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