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Tulips & the Rhine

Date: Apr 26-May 3, 2026
Starting Price: $3,195
Trip Length: 7 nights
Trip: Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise line: Emerald Cruises | Emerald Luna

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-night river cruise through the Netherlands and Germany, culminating in the enchanting beauty of Switzerland. Immerse yourself in a captivating journey filled with alluring history, awe-inspiring architecture, and nature.

Begin your adventure in Amsterdam and cruise the canals fronted by stately Dutch Golden Age mansions. In Cologne, admire the twin-spired Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take in the city’s medieval history. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Rhine Promenade in Koblenz and take some time to relax in a cafe or beer garden. Explore the Palace Gardens at Heidelberg Castle, one of Germany’s most famous landmarks overlooking the city, or take a guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim outside Germersheim. Visit Strasbourg’s wine cellars and half-timbered homes in “La Petite France,” and hike beneath the Black Forest evergreen canopy of Grimm’s fairy tales. Before ending your journey in Basel, visit Breisach, a lovely German town resting among rolling vineyards.

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Itinerary

  • April 25: Depart for Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • April 26: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • April 27: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • April 28: Dusseldorf - Cologne, Germany
  • April 29: Koblenz, Germany
  • April 30: Germersheim, Germany
  • May 1: Kehl, Germany - Strasbourg, France
  • May 2: Breisach, Germany
  • May 3: Basel, Switzerland

Deck Plans

Deck Plans

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More time and peace of mind. Don’t just wave at your port city from the deck—extend your trip with an overnight land stay and city exploration. Spend more time with your feet on the ground and immerse yourself in local culture with engaging tours led by an expert travel guide. Let us handle the logistics of your airport transportation, luggage handling, and so much more, so you can worry less and go all in on your vacation.

2-Night Amsterdam Pre-Cruise Program

April 24– 26+ • $1,499 per person, double occupancy; $1,899 single

    • 2 nights at the 4-star Eden Hotel
    • Full-day sightseeing tours of Amsterdam
      – Full-day Amsterdam city tour including the Van Gogh Museum and Museum Van Loon
      – Included 3 course lunch
      – Private Canal Cruise Tour
    • Half-day sightseeing tour of North Holland including Zaanse Schans & windmills
    • Transfers between Amsterdam (AMS) airport, hotel, and cruise ship, with related luggage handling included

+Hotel check-in is April 24

The Go Beyond program pricing, itinerary (including order of sites) and accommodations are subject to change.

Transfers between Amsterdam (AMS) airport,* hotel, and cruise ship, with related luggage handling

*TRANSFERS: Airport transfers are only applicable during program dates. Transfers are only provided from Amsterdam (AMS) airport.

FOR GUESTS BOOKING THEIR OWN AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Flights should be booked to Amsterdam (AMS) airport.  You must provide your complete flight details to Go Next 30 days prior to departure to ensure airport transfers.

MOBILITY REQUIREMENT: ACTIVE Travelers should be confident in their ability to walk and stand for up to 3-4 hours with a total of up to 2 miles per day while keeping a steady pace with a group or tour guide. This tour can involve walking on mostly uneven ground and occasionally stairs, some with no handrails. Travelers should be able to board a coach or tour bus independently. You must be able to enter a small boat for the canal cruise. This tour is not recommended for those with a walker or wheelchair.

 

2-Night Lucerne Pre-Cruise Program

May 3-5 • $1,599 per person, double occupancy; $1,899 single

  • 2 nights at 4-star Radisson Blu Lucerne Hotel or similar accommodations, with breakfast
  • Lucerne walking city tour with guide
  • Half-day excursion to Mount Titlis, featuring:
    – Cable Car ride to Mount Titlis
    – Ice Flyer tickets over Glacier Park (ice flyer is a chair lift)
  • Transfers between cruise ship, hotel, and Zurich (ZRH) airport included, with related luggage handling

The Go Beyond program pricing, itinerary (including order of sites) and accommodations are subject to change.

*TRANSFERS: Airport transfers are only applicable during program dates. Transfers are only provided to Zurich (ZRH) airport.

FOR GUESTS BOOKING THEIR OWN AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Flights should be booked from Zurich (ZRH) airport.  You must provide your complete flight details to Go Next 30 days prior to departure to ensure airport transfers.

MOBILITY REQUIREMENT: ACTIVE Travelers should be confident in their ability to walk and stand for up to 3-4 hours with a total of up to 2 miles per day while keeping a steady pace with a group or tour guide. This tour can involve walking on mostly uneven ground and occasionally stairs, some with no handrails. Travelers should be able to board a coach or tour bus independently. Guests participating in this program must be comfortable with heights and entering/exiting an ice flyer (chair lift). This tour is not recommended for those with a walker or wheelchair.

Cancellation Policy

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
If you change your plans or cancel, your rights to a refund are limited. Submit a written cancellation to cancel@gonext.com. Upon receipt of a written cancellation from you, the following fees will apply (as indicated in days prior to tour commencement - cancellation charge (per person).
Cruise Cancellation Fees:
90 days or more =$500 per person
89-60 days =35% per person
59-30 days =50% per person
29-0 days =100% of total fare
Any requests for cancellation must be communicated to Go Next in writing. Applicable refunds, if any, will be made within 30 days after the cancellation. (Subject to change; refer to your brochure for current rates.)

ADDITIONAL REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Go Next Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Program Cancellation Fees:
181 days or more = No Penalty, Full Refund
180-121 days = 25% penalty of total fare, per program
120-91 days = 50% penalty of total fare, per program
90-61 days = 75% penalty of total fare, per program
60-0 days = 100% of total fare, per program
If you cancel any Go Next Program, your rights to a refund are limited. Any requests for cancellation must be communicated to Go Next in writing. Submit a written cancellation to cancel@gonext.com. Applicable refunds, if any, will be made within 30 days after the cancellation. (Subject to change; refer to your brochure for current rates.)

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Tulips & the Rhine

Date: Apr 26-May 3, 2026
Starting Price: $3,195
Trip Length: 7 nights
Trip: Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise line: Emerald Cruises | Emerald Luna
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