Itinerary for October 01, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 10/01/2026Depart from Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands famous for world-class museums, artistic heritage and elaborate canal system. You will be met at Amsterdam, Netherlands
2Friday, 10/02/2026This morning, your local guide will take you on a tour of Amsterdam, introducing you to a place of fascinating stories, spellbinding art and remarkablAmsterdam, Netherlands
3Saturday, 10/03/2026Today, you will be transferred from your hotel to your contemporary Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for a welcome dAmsterdam, Netherlands
4Sunday, 10/04/2026This morning, discover the charm of Alkmaar, a picturesque Dutch town just a short distance from Amsterdam. Explore its historic center, lined with chAmsterdam, Netherlands
5Monday, 10/05/2026Join a walking tour of Düsseldorf, a vibrant city renowned for its stylish boutiques and charming Old Town. Stroll along the picturesque Rhine River,  
6Tuesday, 10/06/2026Immerse yourself in fairy tale-like surroundings today as we cruise to Koblenz, a town with a postcard-worthy backdrop of vineyards and mountain rangeKoblenz, Germany
7Wednesday, 10/07/2026This morning, you will discover Heidelberg. The idyllic UNESCO City of Literature has inspired the likes of Mark Twain and famed British artist Willia 
8Thursday, 10/08/2026This morning, You'll dock in Kehl to be transferred by coach to the picturesque town of Strasbourg, where a medieval past is yours to discover among c 
9Friday, 10/09/2026Today, as part of your incredible EmeraldPLUS programme, you will visit the city of Freiburg. Considered the &'Capital of the Black Forest&', Freiburg 
10Saturday, 10/10/2026Welcome to Switzerland and the quaint Rhine-side town of Basel (Huningue). After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to Lucerne, where your To 
11Sunday, 10/11/2026Enjoy time at leisure to wander through the beautifully preserved Old Town, stroll along the picturesque waterfront, or relax in one of its inviting cLuzern, Switzerland
12Monday, 10/12/2026This morning, transfer by coach from Lucerne to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich, known for its towering church steeples, winding cobbled lanes and con 
13Tuesday, 10/13/2026Arrive at After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, passing a backdrop of mountains and forests on your wayZurich, Switzerland
Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Departure Date 10/01/2026
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