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Scenic Ruby September 26-October 7 2026 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland: Zurich to Frankfurt
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September 26-October 7 2026Start your journey in Zurich, where you’ll check in to your luxurious hotel for an overnight stay. Zurich is a published destination on Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland: Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Scenic Ruby.
Today, set off on a walking tour with a local guide. Zurich is one of the world’s great walking cities, with many pedestrian-only streets and historic bridges. Afterwards, depart for Lucerne. With its backdrop of snow-topped mountain ranges, Lucerne encapsulates a traditional Swiss city.
For lunch, a quintessential Swiss experience awaits you. Bern > Montreux is a published destination on Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland: Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Scenic Ruby. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only...
Visit the town of Vevey where you can immerse yourself in the world of one of the 20th century’s most iconic figures with a stop at Chaplin’s World Museum. Explore the home, studio, and park that served as the sanctuary for the legendary comedian, Charlie Chaplin, during his 25 years of residence.
Ascend the Swiss Alps to the charming alpine village of Gstaad. Known as a premier ski resort, enjoy a brief orientation tour of the village, followed by some free time to relax and enjoy lunch at your own pace.
Located between the Rhine River and the legendary Black Forest, Breisach is a food and wine destination that shares its border with the Alsace region. It was almost destroyed during World War II but was meticulously rebuilt with its traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses restored to their former glory.
After a relaxing morning on board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship, dock in Rastatt after lunch. Set on the northern edge of the Black Forest region, Rastatt has a well-preserved Baroque centre, an abundance of green spaces, two iconic palaces, and a vibrant modern arts and theatre scene.
This morning, disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for more than two millennia. It is filled with half-timbered houses along cobbled streets, quaint shops selling trinkets such as cuckoo clocks, as well as a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens.
A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy-tale. The traditional town is nestled on the riverbanks, with pastel-coloured buildings, half-timbered houses, cobbled laneways and an enchanting medieval hilltop castle surrounded by sloped vineyards.
Another wonderfully preserved riverside town, Bernkastel is home to an atmospheric market square with buildings that date to the 13th century and the ruins of Landshut Castle sitting high above on a hill, where archaeological remains from the fourth and fifth centuries were uncovered in 2012.
One of Germany’s oldest cities, Koblenz was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and is brimming with history. It sits where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and promises a mélange of French and German cultures. Koblenz is filled with parks and flowers and is the gateway to both the romantic Rhine Valley and the beautiful Moselle Valley.
Your cruise concludes this morning in the German city of Mainz. Set on the Rhine River, it’s known for its rich Roman heritage, wine growing, university and striking cathedral. Disembark after breakfast, taking with you wonderful memories of Europe’s most beautiful valleys. Please book your flight to depart out of Frankfurt after 11:30 AM.
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Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland: Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Scenic Ruby
On September 26-October 7 2026, Scenic Ruby follows official voyage GSMS260926.2 from Zurich, Switzerland to Frankfurt, Germany over 12 days. Its published progression includes Zurich, Zurich > Lucerne > Bern, Bern > Montreux, Montreux, Montreux > Breisach.
Explore magical Switzerland before a 5-star ultra-luxury cruise along the glorious Rhine and Moselle rivers, past lush vineyards, ancient castles and postcard-perfect villages. Discover the charm and beauty of small towns like Rüdesheim and Limburg, marvel at ancient castles and admire grand palaces.
Scenic's official catalog provides 12 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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