Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Zurich
10 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Sun, departing Zurich and calling at Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Koblenz and Cologne and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Sun
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- Departs
- Zurich
- Returns
- London (Greenwich)
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Zurich
Switzerland's largest city, set at the north end of Lake Zurich where the Limmat River flows out. Zurich is known for the Old Town's medieval lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the twin towers of the Grossmünster church.
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Grossmünster
- Lake Zurich
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
- Day2
Breisach
A small town on the Rhine at the edge of Germany's Kaiserstuhl wine country, just across the river from France's Alsace. It is crowned by the St. Stephan minster on its hilltop and serves as the river gateway to Freiburg and the southern Black Forest.
- St. Stephan minster
- Kaiserstuhl vineyards
- Black Forest gateway
- Day3
Strasbourg
The capital of France's Alsace, set on the Rhine close to the German border. Its Grande Île old town centres on a soaring pink-sandstone cathedral and the canal-laced lanes of Petite France, while the modern European Parliament sits across the city.
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Petite France
- European Parliament
- Day4
Mannheim
A city in southwest Germany where the Neckar meets the Rhine, laid out on a grid of numbered blocks rather than street names. The baroque palace is among Europe's largest, and the water tower anchors a green boulevard through the centre.
- Mannheim Palace
- Wasserturm
- Squares grid
- Day5
Koblenz
A German city at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the point known as the Deutsches Eck or 'German Corner'. A cable car climbs from the headland to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress, and the town marks the northern end of the Rhine Gorge.
- Deutsches Eck
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Rhine cable car
- Day6
Cologne
A Rhineland city dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral, the tallest in Germany when built. River cruises call beside the old town, where the cathedral, riverside promenade and 12 Romanesque churches sit within easy walking distance.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Old town
- Rhine promenade
Düsseldorf
A city on the Rhine in western Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and a hub of fashion and finance. Düsseldorf is known for the historic Altstadt and its rows of taverns, the riverside promenade, and the modern architecture of the MedienHafen.
- Altstadt taverns
- Rhine promenade
- MedienHafen
- Day7
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day8
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
London (Greenwich)
London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Old Royal Naval College
- Day9
London (Greenwich)
London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Old Royal Naval College
- Day10
London (Greenwich)
London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Old Royal Naval College
- Day11
London (Greenwich)
London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Old Royal Naval College
Upcoming departures
- 10 Apr 2027
- 10 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Zurich FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Zurich, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam and London (Greenwich).
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Zurich and ends in London (Greenwich).
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Emerald Sun.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Apr 2027 and 10 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.