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Experience the enchanting beauty and rich cultural tapestry of Zurich with our 24 diverse cruises for 2025. Join us on a cruise journey through the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, from the vibrant city of Zurich to the charming villages along the riverbanks. Whether you're indulging in gourmet cuisine, exploring historical sites, or admiring the stunning alpine scenery, each moment offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of this region. Engage in wine tasting, cultural experiences, wildlife viewing, and more, all while surrounded by the natural splendor that has inspired travelers for generations. With cruises ranging from $5,109 to $5,109 to $111,258, begin your adventure to Zurich today and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
from $5,699
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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Zürich
  • Walk along Lucerne's famous streets
  • Visit the iconic Heidelberg Castle
  • Admire Amsterdam's beauty
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Heidelberg
from $7,219
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Rhine & Moselle Delights

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Rhine & Moselle River cruise aboard MS Amaprima takes you from Zurich to Basel to Amsterdam, passing through Germany and France along the way. Hike and bike in the lush Rhine Valley, stroll the "Crossroads of Europe" in Strasbourg, and savor the best wines and beers that have made this region famous.
  • Cruise tranquil Lake Lucerne
  • Explore Strasbourg on foot
  • Visit Trier, Germany’s oldest city
  • Admire Amsterdam's beauty
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Ice skating at a Christmas Market in Zurich
from $6,629
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.
  • Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
  • Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
  • Visit the historic Rüdesheim
  • Explore the streets of Lucerne
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $7,459
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
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Join the MS Amaprima on this unique adventure starting with an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, followed by three magical nights in Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, and hikes.
  • Enjoy Cologne's local delights
  • Explore charming Koblenz
  • Discover scenic Cochem
  • Admire the famous Fraumünster Abbey
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Cologne, Germany
from $6,329
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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.
  • Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
  • Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
  • Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
  • Hike in the mystical Black Forest
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $6,729
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets
  • Discover Strasbourgs charm
  • Marvel at Basels historic sites
  • Explore Lucerne's festive markets
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Schloss Neuschwanstein overlooks the green countryside
from $5,609
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
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Embark on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
  • Enjoy Dutch specialties
  • Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $5,999
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
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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.
  • Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
  • Discover Basel’s historical gems
  • Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
  • Explore Zurich’s vibrant history
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Cruise the rivers of Germany
from $6,790
2for1
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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
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Zurich / Amsterdam
Activity Level
Variable
From Zurich to Amsterdam, the Emerald Sun invites you on this mesmerizing 8-day Rhine River cruise, visiting Basel, Breisach, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mannheim, and Strasbourg. Each day, you can choose how you'd like to explore each of these historic cities, with chances for hiking, biking, and walking tours.
  • Visit a Black Forest village
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle
  • Take a walk to Heidelberg
  • Ride a cable car in Koblenz
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Explore Basel
from $5,499
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
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Zurich / Amsterdam
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Variable
Set sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 12-day Rhine cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover vibrant cities, storied towns, and timeless traditions amid stunning castles and scenic riverbanks.
  • Explore Zurich's vibrant history
  • Wander Strasbourg's streets
  • Visit Breisach's countryside
  • Cruise Rhine's stunning castles
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Rhine Gorge
from $6,829
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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich. Explore vineyard-lined hills, storybook towns, and the charm of Alsace, ending with the stunning Swiss Alps.
  • Walk Dusseldorfs charming streets
  • Explore Heidelbergs grand castle
  • Discover Strasbourgs charm
  • Sail through the Rhine Gorge
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Strasbourg
from $6,529
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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
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Variable
From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!
  • Join a guided bike tour
  • Visit Speyer
  • Enjoy Parc de l’Orangerie
  • Explore the Black Forest
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Rhine Gorge
from $5,859
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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Zurich
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the legendary Rhine on this 14-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, where vineyard-clad hills and fairy-tale castles set the scene. Explore charming Alsace, historic German towns, and Amsterdam’s canals, savoring local flavors and unforgettable landscapes.
  • Taste wines in Rudesheim’s vineyard
  • Bike through charming Strasbourg
  • Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant street
  • Wander Colmar’s fairytale alleys
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $6,729
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Zurich
Activities
Village Visits, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
  • Enjoy Zurich's Christmas markets
  • Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
  • Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
  • Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
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Old city of Koblenz by night
from $7,990
2for1
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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
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Amsterdam / Zurich
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the Emerald Dawn. Discover Alkmaar’s cheese traditions, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, the Rhine Gorge’s castles, and the Black Forest’s culinary delights.
  • Explore Alkmaar's historic charm
  • Sail Rhine’s scenic landscapes
  • Stroll Dusseldorf's vibrant streets
  • Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
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Ice skating at a Christmas Market in Zurich
from $6,529
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Zurich
Activities
Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, Christmas Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amaviola, savoring Europe's festive Christmas Markets. Enjoy Gluhwein in Cologne, marvel at Strasbourg's historic market, and witness Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar revealing art daily at 6 PM.
  • Explore castles in the Rhine Gorge
  • Cruise scenic canals in Amsterdam
  • Stroll Heidelberg’s Market
  • Discover Cologne’s festive markets
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Strasbourg
from $8,309
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 18-day river cruise of the Rhine and Moselle aboard the luxurious Amaserena. Explore Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Cochem, Bernkastel, canals, glistening lakes, hilltop towns, the majestic Alps, mighty fortresses and storied castles. Did we mention exquisite French wines and traditional German beer?
  • Cruise to Cologne
  • Join a guided bike ride
  • Explore the Bundesbank Bunker
  • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
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Romantic evening light over Basel
from $7,990
2for1
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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
Starts / Ends
Zurich / Amsterdam
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 8-day Rhine cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Emerald Dawn, exploring Basel, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and historic cities like Heidelberg and Cologne. Finish your journey in Alkmaar, which is famous for its traditional cheese-making.
  • Explore Zurich's vibrant charm
  • Discover Freiburg's Black Forest
  • Wander Strasbourg's medieval street
  • Taste Koblenz’s Riesling wines
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