Emerald Cruises is popular for its luxury river and yacht cruises offered on European waterways and the famous rivers of Southeast Asia. With its small-ship cruising expertise, Emerald Cruise Line has been sailing to plenty of famous cruise destinations. The yachts operated by Emerald Cruise Line have been specially designed to access small ports and are fully equipped with luxurious amenities.
In the Jewels of the Rhine Cruise planned by Emerald Cruise Lines, the guests love the sail through scenic countryside and discover couple of historic cities. It’s a classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers of Europe with cruise beginning in Amsterdam and moving towards Koblenz enroute Dusseldorf. The cruise ends in Basel-Zurich on its eight day and covers beautiful towns such as Breisach – Freiburg and Kehl – Strasbourg.
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It’s day one, and your journey begins from the embarkation port of Amsterdam in Netherlands. Guests will be permitted to board the Emerald Cruise Star-ship, but before they’ve to do the necessary paperwork and complete their boarding.
The guests will be reaching Amsterdam from various locations and they’ll be welcomed by the captain and crew members. The evening will be on the deck of the cruise and guests will enjoy the welcome dinner on this day while knowing the ship.
It’s day two of the Jewels of the Rhine cruise, and the guests will have a complete day at their disposal to explore the attractions of Amsterdam. Travellers will love the glass-top canal boat tour organised by Emerald Cruises into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system.
Guests can also take up the guided bike-tour to the Waterland region in the landscape of windmills and small villages. All the meals for the guests are included and the cruise will leave Amsterdam in the evening on the Rhine River.
On day three, early in the morning the ship will reach Düsseldorf, a vibrant city located in Germany. This port town is famous for its stylish boutiques and beautiful riverfront on the Rhine River. The guests will thoroughly enjoy the Cologne’s lively atmosphere and delicious local cuisine.
Emerald Cruises have organised the Panoramic Tour of Düsseldorf and a guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town for the guests coming onboard.
Early in the morning of Day four, the ship reaches Koblenz, lying at confluence of the Rhine River and Moselle River in Germany. Travellers will completely enjoy the steep hillsides, medieval castles and vineyards located alongside the cruise journey.
Emerald Cruises have organised a visit to the local vinery in Koblenz and other top attractions include a walking tour of Koblenz and a visit the impressive Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
On the morning of day five, the cruise vessel touches the port town of Germersheim, a port town located on the left bank of the Rhine River. It also serves as a gateway to the historic city of Heidelberg.
Emerald Cruises have organised a guided tour to Heidelberg for guests onboard and they should also visit the acclaimed Heidelberg Castle, it’s the most significant Renaissance ruins in Europe.
It’s day six of the Jewels of the Rhine cruise, and we reach the port town of Kehl, located in Germany. Guests onboard will be transferred to the city of Strasbourg via boat, capital of France’s Alsace Region.
Strasbourg is a beautiful city with cobbled squares encircled by the half-timbered houses and it looks like a city suspended in time for ages. Emerald Cruises have organised a Panoramic Tour of Strasbourg for guests onboard the cruise.
On day seven the cruise, the ship will reach the port town of Breisach, it’s the initiating point to the Black Forest Region. Guests will travel to Freiburg, located on the Dreisam River, and popular for Hell Valley and bustling market places.
Emerald Cruises have organised a guided tour of the city of Freiburg for guests onboard the cruise. They can also take a guided bike-tour of Breisach covering all the sightseeing of the port town.
Your amazing Jewels of the Rhine Cruise, on the final eight day concludes as your cruise ship reaches its final port of Zurich, Switzerland. Deboard from Emerald Cruise’s Star-ship with a great accumulation of cherished memories from cities like Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Freiburg, and Basel.
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