Emerald Cruises Limited Time Promotion | Save over $500 per person | Airfare Included
Emerald Cruises
đˇ Tulips & the Rhine
đ
April 19 - 26, 2025
đ˘ Aboard the Luxurious Emerald Sun
đ From Basel to Amsterdam
đď¸ Riviera Standard Suite - $4,045 per person
đď¸ Vista Balcony Suite - $5,085 per person
đď¸ Horizon Balcony Suite - $5,465 per person
đď¸ Horizon Grand Balcony Suite - $6,255 per person
đď¸ Horizon Owner's One-Bedroom Suite - $7,515 per person
And here's the cherry on top: If you pay in full by June 15, 2024 you'll be able to take advantage of our Airfare Promotion!
âď¸ Standard Suite - Fly for $495 per person Economy or Air Credit of $700 per personâď¸ Balcony Suites - Fly for $295 per person Economy or Air Credit of $700 per person
âď¸ Standard Suite - Fly Free Economy or Air Credit of $1,200 per person
âď¸ Standard Suite - Fly Free Economy + Save $300 per person or Air Credit of $1,200 + Save $300 per person
Arrival and departure airport transfers are included as part of the package providing guests arrive and depart on cruise/tour start and end dates.
Expect some extra surprises along the way too.
$500 per person deposit to book
Final Payment Due: June 15, 2024 (to qualify for airfare promotion)
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This exclusive offer is available to Wanderlori Travel clients while space lasts. Don't miss out!
Emerald Cruises, masters of small-ship cruising, deliver an intimate and spacious experience, bringing you to the heart of each destination. With an exceptional staff-to-guest ratio, indulge in world-class cuisine, unforgettable excursions, and unparalleled service. Enjoy comprehensive inclusions like airport transfers, all gratuities, onboard meals, and handpicked excursions.
Day 1: Basel
Welcome to Switzerland. Youâll be greeted at the airport by an Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet you. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.
Inclusions: Dinner
Day 2: Breisach
Today, you will experience the tale of two cities divided by the Rhine, Breisach (Germany), and Neuf-Brisach (France). During your guided visit to these two gems of the Rhine River, you'll pass by the main sights and attractions, one of which is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress overlooking Neuf-Brisach.
EmeraldPLUS: A tale of two cities divided by the Rhine
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour in Breisach
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Kehl - Strasbourg
Today, youâll dock in Kehl, to be transferred by coach to the medieval city of Strasbourg. A local guide will teach you about the cityâs history during an insightful guided tour, passing through cobbled squares adorned with quaint boutiques and charming cafĂŠs. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, including Petite France. An area of unmatched beauty, the picturesque canal system cascades past half-timbered houses once home to fishermen, tanners and millers during the Middle Ages. The narrow lanes and footbridges that pepper the area all add to its undeniable charm. This afternoon, Strasbourg is yours to explore at leisure.
Included Excursion: Guided tour of Strasbourg
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ludwigshafen â Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen Palace is famous for the beauty and harmony of its gardens. Remarkably, the original design survives to this day. Besides the palace interior, you will also visit the Palace Gardens, a cultural heritage site of European significance boasting more than 100 sculptures. Alternatively, you can embark on a hike through the beautiful vineyards of the quaint wellness town of Bad-DĂźrkheim.
EmeraldPLUS: Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through a vineyard in Bad-DĂźrkheim
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Koblenz
Today, weâll take you into the heart of Koblenz, an ancient city pulled from the pages of a German fairy tale. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of vineyards and snow-topped mountain ranges as your local guide takes you through open cobbled squares and down narrow streets, passing façades adorned with boxes of spring-blooming flowers. Youâll also have the chance to see the point at which two of Europeâs great rivers meet at the German Corner and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of the largest preserved fortresses in Europe.
Included Excursion: Orientation walk of Koblenz & a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
DiscoverMORE: A Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Cologne
The largest city on the Rhine awaits your arrival. Once a major trade route linking both sides of Europe, today, the city offers the perfect platform to explore Roman history, including the ornate Roman mosaics that have stood the test of time.
Your insightful guided tour of Cologne will detail how the air raids of WWII turned its streets into a blank canvas, resulting in the loss of ancient monuments and cultural treasures. Many of the city's historic buildings have undergone restoration and now sit alongside modern architecture. Your tour will conclude at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, constructed over six centuries, using medieval techniques to retain its authenticity. Youâll also explore the Botanical Gardens, established in the 19th century and visited by more than a million people yearly.
Included Excursion: Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town & a visit to the Botanical Gardens
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Amsterdam
A visit to the iconic Keukenhof Gardens is sure to leave an impression. More than 800 varieties of spring-flowering tulips and regular flower shows showcase spring in a quintessentially Dutch fashion. Each year, the gardens adopt a theme, and youâll have every opportunity to learn about different planting techniques and the work completed behind the scenes by the landscape architects.
Soak in the sights of expertly arranged tulips, hyacinths, and orchids of every colour, creating a swathe of natural beauty. Youâll also have the chance to see statues commissioned by world-renown artists.
Included Excursion: Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Amsterdam
After breakfast, itâs time to say farewell to your fellow guests as you disembark for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of spring-blooming flowers and delightful cobblestone squares with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
Inclusions: Breakfast
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Riviera Deck Staterooms
INCLUSIONS
Picture window
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Mini-bar available at own expense
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
Vista or Horizon Deck Panorama Balcony Suite
INCLUSIONS
Indoor balcony with open -air system
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Mini-bar available at own expense
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
Horizon Deck Grand Balcony Suite
INCLUSIONS
Outdoor balcony with open -air system
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
Pillow menu
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Mini-bar available at own expense
Complimentary Nespresso machine
Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapĂŠs and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
Two items of laundry per dayComplimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
Horizon Owner's One Bedroom Suite
INCLUSIONS
Outdoor balcony with open -air system
Separate bedroom and lounge area
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
Pillow menu
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Walk-in wardrobe
Complimentary in-suite mini-bar restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
Complimentary Nespresso machine
Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapĂŠs and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
Four items of laundry per day
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Use of an iPad
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks