Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll board the Medieval Treasures river cruise ship in Basel and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Dinner happens onboard as you prepare for the week ahead exploring the Rhine River.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Board the ship in Basel
Landmarks Basel - Day 2
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is on the agenda today, and it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for wine and half-timbered architecture. You can choose between a guided city tour that takes you through Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament, and La Petite France with its 16th-17th century buildings, or opt for a guided bike tour instead. The Cathédrale de Notre Dame is also on the list, where you'll see the famous astronomical clock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg including Parc de l'Orangerie, European Parliament, Place de la République
- Walking through La Petite France district
- Visit Cathédrale de Notre Dame and its astronomical clock
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks La Petite France Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg Parc de l'Orangerie European Parliament Place de la République 
- Day 3
Ludwigshafen to Rüdesheim
From Ludwigshafen, three excursion options open up. There's the Mannheim Baroque Palace with over 800 exhibits, medieval Speyer with its large Romanesque cathedral and a UNESCO-listed crypt holding eight German emperors' tombs, or the Speyer Technik Museum for something more modern. Later in the day you'll sail to Rüdesheim and join a wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail to Rüdesheim
- Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Visit Mannheim Baroque Palace
- Walking tour of Speyer including the cathedral and Altpörtel (Old Gate)
- Visit Speyer Technik Museum
Landmarks Mannheim Baroque Palace Speyer Cathedral Altpörtel Speyer Technik Museum 
- Day 4
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim offers more to explore with your choice of activities. You could visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet for something unique, take a gondola over the vineyards to the Niederwald Monument, or hike through the vineyard-covered hills around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Gondola ride over vineyards to Niederwald Monument
- Hike through the vineyards of Rüdesheim
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet Niederwald Monument - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
The ship heads to Miltenberg, a medieval town along the Main River with 14th-15th century half-timbered houses and the famous Crooked House. You'll pick between a walking tour, a hike up to Miltenberg Castle for views, or a bike ride along the Main River. After that, you'll sail to Wertheim and can either walk through its city center or visit a pretzel bakery for a tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise to Miltenberg
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Hike to Miltenberg Castle
- Guided bike ride along the Main River from Miltenberg
- Walking tour of Wertheim
- Pretzel bakery tasting in Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Crooked House Royal Inn Miltenberg Castle 
- Day 6
Würzburg or Rothenburg
Today brings choices. Würzburg is one option, where you can tour the Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO site with impressive interiors and a Tiepolo fresco. Rothenburg offers another route, a well-preserved medieval walled town on the Romantic Road that supposedly inspired Walt Disney. Or you can join a guided bike tour for a more active day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Würzburg and tour the Baroque Residenz Palace
- Explore Rothenburg on the Romantic Road
- Guided bike tour
Landmarks Würzburg Residenz Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg is your stop, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided walking tour covers the cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant mansions, or you could take a food-focused route sampling smoked beer, licorice root, and Hornla pastry (a local specialty from 1427). If you want to stay active, there's a guided bike tour along the Main River from Eltmann into Bamberg's quirky neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg including cathedral, Old Town Hall and mansions
- Culinary tasting tour sampling smoked beer, licorice root and Hornla pastry
- Guided bike tour along the Main River from Eltmann to Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Your time on the river cruise wraps up as you reach Nuremberg. You'll have breakfast and then get ready for your flight home after a week exploring the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Nuremberg 
