Itinerary
- Day 1
Strasbourg
You'll board at 1:00 p.m. and get your luggage sorted in your cabin. By 2:00 p.m., head out on a panoramic tour through Strasbourg to see the holiday decorations, then spend time walking through the Christmas markets at your own pace. Back on the ship by 6:00 p.m., you'll settle in and have a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner and evening entertainment. The ship departs overnight toward Mannheim.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg holiday decorations
- Free time at Strasbourg Christmas markets
- Welcome cocktail with captain and crew
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Christmas Markets - Day 2
Heidelberg - Eberbach
After arriving in Mannheim, you'll travel to Heidelberg for a guided walk through the old town and see Heidelberg Castle from the outside. This is Germany's oldest university town, and you'll have free time at the Christmas markets with carousel rides, local food, and mulled wine. Head back to the ship in Heidelberg, then spend the afternoon cruising the Neckar River. You'll pass four scenic towns (Neckargmünd, Necksteinach, Hirschhorn) before reaching Eberbach. Free time to walk around town before dinner and entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg old town
- Heidelberg Castle exterior viewing
- Free time at Heidelberg Christmas markets
- Neckar River scenic cruise
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Dilsberg Castle Hirschhorn Castle - Day 3
Heilbronn - Heidelberg
This is a full-day trip to Heilbronn, about 2.5 hours round-trip from Eberbach. The town is known for wine and sits in the forests and vineyards of Württemberg. You'll see the astronomical clock on the old City Hall, St. Kilian's Church with its Renaissance belfry, and the Deutschhof monastery (now a city museum). Browse the Christmas market around the church and market square for crafts and festive items. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then return to the ship in Heidelberg. Your evening is free after that.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day Heilbronn excursion
- Stroll through Heilbronn downtown
- Christmas market browsing
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs St. Kilian's Church Heilbronn City Hall Deutschhof - Day 4
Speyer
Cruise to Speyer this morning. Once there, take a tour of this historic city with its UNESCO-listed cathedral and medieval ruins from when it was home to an important Jewish community. Walk through the Christmas and New Year market on Maximilianstrasse in front of the Old Mint building. Tonight is the festive gala evening on board with special holiday dinner and entertainment as you cruise toward Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Speyer
- Speyer Cathedral viewing
- Free time at Speyer Christmas market
- Gala dinner on board
- Gala evening entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Speyer (available for additional fee)
Landmarks/POIs Speyer Cathedral Alten Münze (Old Mint) - Day 5
Strasbourg
Have breakfast on board this morning. You'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. in Strasbourg and the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
