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Discover the enchanting cityscape of Switzerland with Adventure Life's captivating city tours for 2025. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning architecture, our Swiss urban exploration tours offer a seamless blend of culture, history, and adventure. Over a span of 5 to 16 days, you will explore Switzerland's unique cities, renowned for their vibrant culture and natural beauty. With prices starting at a range to suit every budget, embark on a journey that unveils the magic of Switzerland's urban environments. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless city tour.
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
from $5,709
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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Zürich
  • Walk along Lucerne's famous streets
  • Visit the iconic Heidelberg Castle
  • Admire Amsterdam's beauty
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After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the historic old towns and big cities of Germany, the historic borderlands of Strasbourg, France, and finally to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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Bridge in Lucerne Switzerland
from $8,829
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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

Zurich to Amsterdam - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Excursion to Jungfrau Mountain
  • Visit Geneva’s Reformation Park
  • Sail through the Rhine Gorge
  • Cruise through Amsterdam’s canals
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Zurich / Amsterdam
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Hiking
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Variable
Travel from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 16-day journey combining Swiss guided tours with a river cruise aboard Avalon Vista. Explore Switzerland with visits to Geneva, Lucerne, & Grindelwald before embarking in Basel. Sail through the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, & the scenic Rhine Gorge, then explore Cologne before concluding in Amsterdam.
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $6,309
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
  • Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
  • Discover Basel’s historical gems
  • Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
  • Explore Zurich’s vibrant history
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Sail the Rhine on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amastella. Explore vibrant cities, storybook towns, and a UNESCO-listed landscape of castles, breweries, and timeless traditions.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $7,259
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
  • Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets
  • Discover Strasbourgs charm
  • Marvel at Basels historic sites
  • Explore Lucerne's festive markets
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Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amastella. Stroll Europe’s most enchanting Christmas Markets, from Cologne’s Gothic backdrop to Strasbourg’s festive charm and Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $2,084
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From the Heart of Alsace to Summits in the Swiss Alps

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Cruise through Strasbourg beauty
  • Discover Colmar’s little Venice
  • Visit Hansi Museum Alsace
  • Ride Swiss rack railway
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience an exclusive 5-day MS Monet Rhine cruise from Strasbourg to Basel, exploring Alsace’s charming cities, Colmar’s streets, and the Swiss Alps’ Jungfraujoch. Enjoy guided tours, a scenic rack railway ride, authentic fondue lunch, and breathtaking Alpine panoramas on this once-in-a-lifetime cultural and natural adventure.
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
from $5,099
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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel to Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth
  • Stroll Basel’s Christmas Street
  • Explore Strasbourg’s markets
  • Tour historic Baden-Baden
  • See Cologne Cathedral
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Basel / Cologne
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Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
During the 8-Day Rhine Holiday Markets Cruise aboard S.S. Elisabeth, celebrate the holiday season on a scenic Christmas Market Rhine river cruise from Basel to Cologne. Visit charming cities like Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne.
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Explore the historic old town Koblenz
from $3,999
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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
  • Visit Basel’s Christmas Market
  • Tour to Doktorenhof vinegar estate
  • Savor mulled wine at Cologne
  • Walk through the Cologne Old Town
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Basel / Cologne
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Festival Visits
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Variable
Experience the holiday season on an 8-day Rhine Holiday Market river cruise from Basel to Cologne aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover Strasbourg, known as the "Capital of Christmas,". Sail through the romantic Rhine Valley, past historic castles and quaint villages. Each stop brings traditions, delightful excursions, and unforgettable memories.
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
from $3,699
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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
  • Discover Alsatian wine villages
  • Visit Marksburg Castle in Koblenz
  • Savor Rieslings at Castle Vollrads
  • Explore Cologne's historic center
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover the charm of medieval towns like Breisach and Braubach, explore the cobbled streets of Strasbourg, and visit the majestic Marksburg Castle. Delight in guided walking tours, bike rides along the Rhine, and panoramic views from cable cars.
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Wooden bridge over river in Lucerne
from $9,280
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Swiss Splendors by Train with Romantic Rhine Cruise

Lake Geneva to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Ride trains through Zermatt
  • Stroll Strasbourg’s Petite France
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge Castles
  • Glide Amsterdam’s Iconic Canals
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Lucerne / Amsterdam
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Urban Exploration, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Experience a 15-day journey from Geneva to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Vista. Travel by train through Zermatt, Interlaken, and Lucerne before boarding your ship in Basel. Cruise along the Rhine, exploring the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, Cologne, and Amsterdam. Experience mountain views, historic towns, and canal-lined streets.
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Western Church with water canal view in Amsterdam
from $4,699
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Castles along the Rhine

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth
  • Explore Breisach wine region
  • Discover Speyer Cathedral views
  • Taste wines at Vollrads
  • Tour Cologne’s Old Town
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Variable
During this 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the S.S. Elisabeth, cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, visiting Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, scenic cruising, and cultural experiences across Switzerland, France, and Germany in 8 unforgettable days.
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Stroll through charming Strasbourg
from $8,790
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The Majestic Rhine

Zurich to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Cruise Strasbourg by canal
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle ruins
  • Ride Koblenz cable car
  • See Rudesheim music museum
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Zurich / Frankfurt
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Variable
Cruise through Germany and France on this 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Emerald Sun. Walk cobblestone lanes in Colmar, explore Strasbourg by canal, visit Heidelberg Castle, and tour the fortress city of Koblenz. Enjoy bike rides, guided hikes, and regional cultural experiences along the way.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market in Cologne
from $8,790
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Amsterdam Canal Boat Ride
  • Cologne Cathedral Market Visit
  • Strasbourg Grande Ile Tour
  • Ravenna Viaduct Christmas Market
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Zurich / Amsterdam
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Variable
Sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard Emerald Destiny. Visit traditional Christmas markets in Cologne, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Discover historic landmarks, learn local holiday customs, and stroll through medieval towns lit up for the season. Enjoy guided tours, festive treats, and seasonal activities throughout.
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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
from $4,030
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View
  • Black Forest excursion
  • Strasbourg cathedral visit
  • Heidelberg castle tour
  • Rhine Gorge sailing
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Rhine River cruise, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon View. Explore Germany’s Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and Heidelberg Castle. Walk through Mainz, sail the Rhine Gorge past ancient castles, and visit Cologne’s cathedral before ending among Amsterdam’s canals.
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Cochem town on the Mosel River, Germany
from $5,629
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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II
  • Explore Black Forest village
  • Visit Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral
  • Discover Heidelberg Castle ruins
  • Taste wine in Bernkastel
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
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Explore the historic old town Koblenz
from $8,499
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Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery

Basel to Brussels - 15 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria
  • Hike Mount Rigi Trails
  • Taste Riesling in Rüdesheim
  • Discover Roman Trier Ruins
  • Tour Chocolate Nation Museum
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Basel / Brussels
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Experience a 15-day cruise from Basel to Brussels aboard S.S. Victoria. Visit historic towns, sample regional wines and cuisine, explore Roman ruins, and stroll charming old towns. Discover cultural landmarks in Strasbourg, Cologne, Luxembourg, Antwerp, and more on this immersive journey through Western Europe.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $2,199
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Rhine Getaway

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
  • Explore the village of Kinderdijk
  • View the sites of Rüdesheim
  • Discover the Speyer Cathedral
  • Visit resplendent churches
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine, during this 8-day voyage. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Amsterdam to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
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Bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
from $4,499
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Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland

Amsterdam to Basel - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
  • Walk Cologne’s Old Town
  • Discover Strasbourg’s history
  • Hike in Oberwesel
  • Visit historic Nijmegen
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Cruise the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the S.S. Antoinette on an 11-day European cruise. Visit Harlingen, Nijmegen, Cologne, Oberwesel, Mainz, Speyer, Strasbourg, and Basel. Discover historic towns, Romanesque churches, medieval castles, and local culture through walking tours, tastings, and guided excursions.
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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
from $8,390
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Tulips & the Rhine

Amsterdam to Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Visit Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
  • Tour Strasbourg Neustadt District
  • Explore Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  • Bike Around Breisach
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Set sail on the Rhine River on an 8-day Emerald Luna cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Explore tulip gardens, medieval towns, and cultural landmarks across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. Enjoy guided tours, excursions, and scenic cruising for a complete experience of the Rhine’s historic and picturesque waterways.
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