
Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich
- Zurich
Cruise the Rhine River from Zurich to Amsterdam and explore famous attractions along the way. See Bern and Gruyères, cruise on Lake Thun and Lake Lucerne and explore Amsterdam.
Cruise the Rhine River from Zurich to Amsterdam and explore famous attractions along the way. See Bern and Gruyères, cruise on Lake Thun and Lake Lucerne and explore Amsterdam.

Experience the magic of Switzerland on a private coach tour before taking to the waters for a river cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam. Tour Bern and Gruyères, taste Swiss chocolate, and visit the scenic Château‑d’Oex region. See some of the best natural scenery on the planet as you cruise Lake Thun to Interlaken and sail on Lake Lucerne. Then, board your river cruise to Amsterdam for more adventure. Along the way, explore Breisach, Strasbourg and Mainz. Experience the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley from the water, see the famous Rhine Gorge and get to know Nijmegen and Amsterdam. Get ready for postcard villages, alpine lakes and indulgent cuisine.
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
12 days itinerary trip from Zurich to Amsterdam visiting 4 countries






Sail the MS Symphonie, CroisiEurope's Premium river ship with Main and Upper Deck cabins, a Sun Deck, a bar and a restaurant. Here's where you'll be sleeping.

The Main Deck sits at water level. The cabins have two beds that can be joined or separated, a private bathroom with a…

The Main Deck sits at water level. The cabins have two beds that can be joined or separated, a private bathroom with a…

The Main Deck sits at water level. These cabins are larger than the other Main Deck cabins. They have two beds that can…


Welcome to Zurich! Meet up with your Tour Leader and fellow travellers at the designated start hotel and gather for a short overview of what’s waiting for you over the next few days. Then, settle in and freshen up before enjoying a welcome dinner of Swiss cuisine.

Tuck into some delicious Swiss cuisine and get to know the people who will soon become dear friends.

After breakfast, depart Zurich for Bern, where you'll visit the Rose Garden with panoramic city views before visiting the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Continue to Gruyères for an included lunch, followed by a tasting of authentic Swiss chocolate. Later, travel to Montreux for a free evening to enjoy dinner at your leisure and settle into your hotel.

Visit the Bern Rose Garden, a historic park featuring more than 200 rose varieties, and explore the Old Town dating back to 1191.

Enjoy a Swiss lunch at a local restaurant in this hilltop town with its car-free center, known for its namesake cheese and 13th-century castle.

Dive into the world of chocolate! Learn about this rich Swiss tradition and indulge in a tasting.

Today, explore the alpine region of Canton Valais at your own pace. Or, book an excursion to Glacier 3000 and do the famous Peak Walk at the Tissot suspension bridge, followed by an included lunch. In the afternoon, you can join the Optional Experience to Lavaux for wine tasting in this renowned region and dinner overlooking Lake Geneva.

Reach the top of Glacier 3000, cross the Peak Walk suspension bridge and take in panoramic views of Switzerland’s most iconic Alpine peaks.

Ride through Lavaux’s UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards, taste local wine and enjoy a Swiss dinner overlooking Lake Geneva.

Travel through Switzerland's picturesque landscapes with a drive through the famous hot-air balloon village of Château-d'Oex, where you’ll stop for photos. Then, cruise across Lake Thun to Interlaken and enjoy an included lunch. This afternoon, explore Interlaken by yourself. Why not stroll through Höhematte Park or explore Unterseen Old Town before choosing a charming dinner spot for the evening?

Make a pit stop in this stunning valley, famous for its microclimate that’s ideal for hot air ballooning.

Take in the Alpine peaks and lakeside castles as you glide along Lake Thun en route to Interlaken.

Today, head to Lucerne for an orientation walk and cruise on the clear waters of Lake Lucerne, followed by some free time to explore. This afternoon, you’ll continue to Basel to board the Rhine River cruise for the next part of your adventure. Celebrate the start of the river journey with welcome cocktails and dinner as the ship sails toward Breisach.

Watch the Swiss Alps glide by and let the scenery come to you as you cruise Lake Lucerne.

Enjoy a hosted cocktail event and a welcome dinner on your first cruise night.

Wake up on the Franco-German border surrounded by vineyards. Explore Breisach on your own, or choose the Optional Experience to Colmar, known as “Little Venice”. This afternoon, you can also book a Black Forest experience, including a walk through Freiburg and a tasting of authentic Black Forest Cake in the heart of Germany's famous evergreen forest.

Explore Colmar’s canals, preserved historic streets and Petite Venise quarter, then discover its link to Statue of Liberty sculptor Bartholdi.

Discover Freiburg’s medieval charm, hear the Bächle legend, browse Black Forest cuckoo clocks and taste the famous cake where it was born.

Today, sail into Strasbourg! Explore the city at your own pace, walk across the historic bridges and see the medieval watchtowers and waterways. Alternatively, join the optional Strasbourg Sights & Canal Cruise. See the Gothic masterpiece of Strasbourg Cathedral, admire the grand Place de la République, and see the Petite France quarter from the water.

Explore Strasbourg’s medieval UNESCO-listed centre on foot, then cruise its canals for a new perspective on Petite France and the city’s landmarks.

Welcome to Mainz, birthplace of the printing press. Explore on your own, or join the optional guided tour and Gutenberg Museum visit, taking in Mainz Cathedral, St. Stephen’s Church and the Old Town. After lunch on board, sail into the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, where castles crown almost every bend and the Lorelei rock rises above the Rhine. Arrive in Koblenz this evening and enjoy dancing after dinner.

Arguably the most awe-inspiring part of the Rhine Valley, let the scenery come to you.

Discover Mainz, birthplace of the printing press, and visit the Gutenberg Museum to see original Bibles and historic printing presses.

Sail from Koblenz this morning and enjoy a relaxed day on the water. Find a spot on the sun deck, join the onboard quiz or watch the river widen past Bonn with live commentary. After lunch, pause in Cologne, home to its iconic twin-spired Gothic cathedral, before continuing to Düsseldorf. Tonight, enjoy the gala dinner, drinks, music and dancing.

Leave Düsseldorf for Nijmegen, the Netherlands’ oldest city. Revel in 2000+ years of Roman history, medieval architecture, the tranquil River Waal and the WW2 battlefields. Opt for the Nijmegen & Western Front Walking Tour that takes you to key historic sites like Operation Market Garden and the Waal Bridge, where American paratroopers landed in 1944. Tonight, move on to Amsterdam.

Explore Nijmegen’s WWII history, from the Waal Bridge to St. Stephen’s Church, the Valkhof Museum and the medieval town centre.

Today, Amsterdam is your playground! Stroll through the Rijksmuseum Gardens, or find a cosy coffee spot. Alternatively, join the Optional Experience with a Stroopwafel workshop and cheese tasting. You can also book the Amsterdam Signature Experience this afternoon, including a visit to the Heineken brewery and a canal cruise through the charming Jordaan neighbourhood. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner on board.

Before the tour draws to a close, share memories, laughs and contact details with your new travel buddies.

Learn how to make your own delicious stroopwafel and uncover the Dutch cheese-making process while tasting five different flavours.

Visit the Heineken beer brewery for a tour and beer tasting. Then, enjoy a canal cruise through the charming Jordaan neighbourhood.

After a last breakfast, say your farewells, exchange contact details with your new travel buddies and make your way home. Or, extend your tour by spending some more time in Amsterdam. Perhaps browse open-air street stalls like the famous Albert Cuyp Market, or grab lunch and snap a few last pictures in Utrechtsestraat. We hope to see you on tour again soon!
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More sights, more time to enjoy them. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights. Longer drive days get you to more incredible places, and once you're there, you'll have plenty of time to explore, take it all in and make each destination your own. Expect a good amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are still your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Premium groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport between destinations, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast every morning, select lunches and dinners, and the experiences marked as included on the tour page.
4-Star throughout. Every hotel has been personally vetted and chosen for its location and quality, closer to the action or worth the journey to get there. Porterage is included, so your bags are taken care of.
Premium gives you 4-star comfort, handsfree logistics and more time in every destination, at a price built around real value, not a premium markup. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best, and we pass that directly to you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Yes. Free time is built into Premium itineraries. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you are never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to get to know the group along the way. On tours without a river cruising portion, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender, or you can choose your own room with a single supplement. Where your tour includes a river cruising portion, solo travellers are required to purchase the single supplement, giving you your own room throughout. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout. If you're not sure whether Classic or Premium is right for you, get in touch and we'll help you decide.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
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Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
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Combine the best of Europe’s river and land tours! Cruise the Rhine River, starting in Amsterdam and making your way through Germany and Switzerland, seeing cities like Nijmegen, Mainz and Strasbourg along the way. Visit Zaanse Schans, cruise through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge and discover Breisach. Prepare for exquisite scenery as you pass German and French villages. Then, set off on a private coach tour from Switzerland to France. Explore Lucerne, have wine and lunch in Lavaux, tour Ghent, and see the highlights of Paris. Visit the Basilica of Sainte‑Madeleine, explore historic Fontainebleau and tick off the Eiffel Tower before ending off on a high note in Amsterdam.

Combine coach touring with river cruising and discover some of Europe’s most iconic cities and landscapes. See London’s Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. Then explore Paris’ Arc de Triomphe and the Seine River, and savour an authentic French dinner. Admire Ghent’s medieval architecture, discover Den Haag’s history, and see Kinderdijk’s famous windmills. Explore Nijmegen’s WWII history, see Mainz and get to know Strasbourg, with its canals and historic cathedral. Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge with unrivalled scenery as postcard villages pass you by. Then, tour Lauterbrunnen with its dramatic cliffs, see Interlaken with views of the Jungfrau, and visit Zurich, surrounded by Alpine lakes and hills.

Experience the magic of Switzerland and Lake Lucerne, then board your river cruise in Basel as the adventure continues on the Rhine River. Along the way, explore Breisach, Strasbourg, and Mainz, the birthplace of the printing press. Experience the spectacular UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley from the water and get to know historic Nijmegen – a WWII battle site. Disembark in Amsterdam, then explore Scandinavia on a private coach tour. Visit Copenhagen, a city with more bicycles than cars, and see Gothenburg, Oslo, and Stockholm, tasting authentic Scandinavian cuisine along the way. Conclude your tour in Helsinki, a country composed of more than 300 islands and home of the world’s first sauna.

Experience the magic of Switzerland on a private coach tour before taking to the waters for a river cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam. Tour Bern and Gruyères, taste Swiss chocolate, and visit the scenic Château‑d’Oex region. See some of the best natural scenery on the planet as you cruise Lake Thun to Interlaken and sail on Lake Lucerne. Then, board your river cruise to Amsterdam for more adventure. Along the way, explore Breisach, Strasbourg and Mainz. Experience the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley from the water, see the famous Rhine Gorge and get to know Nijmegen and Amsterdam. Get ready for postcard villages, alpine lakes and indulgent cuisine.