Discover the rivers Rhine & Rhone with cities like Basel, Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken.
Standing as a alpine wonderland of jaw-dropping natural beauty, Switzerland is a masterclass in spectacular mountain landscapes, pristine lakes, and precision engineering. Base yourself in the beautiful lakeside towns of Lucerne and Geneva, or ascend into the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn in Zermatt and the soaring Jungfrau massif in Interlaken. From navigating the panoramic high-altitude mountain passes on iconic scenic trains like the Glacier Express to exploring fairytale timbered old towns, Switzerland delivers luxury and adventure in equal measure. Immersed in dramatic scenery, it is a timeless escape perfected by world-class alpine resorts and renowned culinary traditions.
RhoneThe Rhone flows from the Swiss Alps, through Lake of Geneva and Southern France. It is a major river that passes cities like Geneva, Lyon and Avignon, before ending in the Camargue Delta and the Mediterranean.
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Switzerland tours will show the highest peaks in the Alps (Matterhorn), cities like Luzern, Interlaken and Bern and let you enjoy chocolate, cheese-fondue.
Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Switzerland.
Amsterdam (12)
Amsterdam is capital of The Netherlands and world-famous for a) the Canals b) the Museums and c) the Coffee Shops and similar business. The International atmosphere makes it unique place in the world. A must-do is a boat tour through the canals with 17th century houses and house boats as well as a stroll through the red-light district.
Strasbourg (12)
Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region, located in France and bordering Germany. Strasbourg´s historical center is UNESO heritage since 1988. Strasbourg is also the seat of several European Institutions, including the Council of Europe.
Cologne (11)
Cologne (Köln) is mainly known for: the Dom (huge cathedral), the Eau de Cologne ("parfume"), Carnival and the location near the river Rhine. Locals may also add the beer and the football club...
Heidelberg (11)
Heidelberg is a 800 year old university city on the Neckar river. It is a beloved touristic location thanks to its cityscape. One of the biggest tourist attractions is the Christmas market during the winter time.
Basel (10)
Basel is a city on the River Rhine, bordering France and Germany. It is Switzerland's third-most-populous city and home of the pharmaceutical industry. Basel is commonly considered to be the cultural capital of Switzerland with a variety of museums and the zoo.
Koblenz (9)
Koblenz is a 2000 year old city located where rivers Rhine and Mosel meet.
Avignon (8)
Avignon is a city with medieval walls. In the 14th century it was the home of 7 Catholic Popes that gives it its nickname "City of Popes". It is located at the river Rhone, what makes it a destination for river cruises in the South-East of France.
Lyon (8)
Lyon is the 3rd largest city in France, where the rivers Rhone and Saone meet.
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When is the best time to travel?
Most people travel in the high season, when the schools are closed and the temperatures are the highest. This may make sense for beach vacations with children. But remember that these periods (July and August in Europe + N-America, China & Japan) are by far the busiest. There will be crowds everywhere.
The hottest season has become even hotter and dryer in the past few years due to climate change, sometimes resulting in forest fires. Sometimes temperatures have become unbearable. In extreme cases attractions may close during the hottest times of the day.
Due to seasonal droughts and low water levels, some river cruises may not be able to go everywhere as planned. This may lead to cancellations and itinerary changes for example on the Rhine and Danube.
For the above reasons we highly recommend travelling in the shoulder season, just before or after the peak season. Fewer people travel, temperatures are still nice, accommodations are cheaper and there are no problems with heat or drought. This is the best time to travel!
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We have 2 tour operators that conduct 13 river cruises on the Rhone with duration 15 - 26 days starting at USD 6,860.
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