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12 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Emerald Astra

Itinerary for September 22, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 09/22/2026Depart from Upon arrival at Zurich airport, you will be met and transferred to your innovative Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Basel (Breisach), where your friendly  
2Wednesday, 09/23/2026Commence your magical morning with a tour of Colmar. As you walk down the cobblestone lanes, it's easy to imagine the characters from the Grimm's Fair 
3Thursday, 09/24/2026This morning, you will discover Strasbourg, the medieval capital of France's Alsace Region. The best way to discover the city's charm is via its quain 
4Friday, 09/25/2026Your day will start with a guided tour of Mainz and a visit to the impressive sandstone cathedral of the tremendous Old Town with medieval market squa 
5Saturday, 09/26/2026In the morning you will get the chance to hike Niederwalddenkmal Monument and later in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to join your Activ 
6Sunday, 09/27/2026Enjoy a sailing morning on board your Star-Ship as you absorb the enchanting sceneries of the Moselle. Dating back to 3000 BC, Bernkastel is situated Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
7Monday, 09/28/2026Today, you will enjoy the enchanting town of Cochem during a guided tour of its well-preserved sites. You'll see the remains of the historic town wall 
8Tuesday, 09/29/2026Enjoy your free morning in Koblenz prior to the peaceful sailing this afternoon admiring the landscapes of the Rhine and the Moselle river. You will a 
9Wednesday, 09/30/2026Welcome to Nijmegen, the Roman settlement of Noviomagus and the oldest town in the Netherlands. Join a walking tour through its centre, exploring its  
10Thursday, 10/01/2026This morning you will be docked in Dordrecht, where you will have the opportunity to join your Activity Manager for a walk into town. After a smooth s 
11Friday, 10/02/2026After disembarking the ship, meet your Tour Director for a guided exploration of Amsterdam's highlights. Discover the city's charming canals, elegant  
12Saturday, 10/03/2026Today you will embark on a guided visit to the world-famous Rijksmuseum, one of Europe's most celebrated art galleries. Discover an extraordinary collAmsterdam, Netherlands
13Sunday, 10/04/2026Arrive at After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow passengers as you leave your accommodation for your transfer to the airport, taking memorieAmsterdam, Netherlands
Departing from Zurich, Switzerland
Departure Date 09/22/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 09/22/2026
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