Itinerary
- Day 1
Strasbourg
You'll board the ship at 1:00 p.m. and drop off your luggage before heading out on a panoramic tour at 2:00 p.m. The tour takes you through Strasbourg's holiday decorations and its famous Christmas markets, so you can walk around and get a feel for the festive atmosphere. After returning to the ship at 6:00 p.m., you'll settle into your cabin and meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner and evening entertainment follow, and then the ship cruises overnight toward Mannheim.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board with refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg holiday decorations
- Free time at Strasbourg Christmas markets
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Christmas Markets - Day 2
Heidelberg - Eberbach
The ship arrives in Mannheim, and from there you'll head to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. You'll see the castle exterior and walk through the charming old town with a guided tour, then have free time at the Christmas markets to try local food, ride the carousel, and warm up with festive drinks. In the afternoon, you'll cruise the scenic Neckar River and pass the 'Romantic Four' villages and castles before reaching Eberbach for some free exploration. Back on the ship, dinner and evening entertainment wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board with refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg old town
- Tour of Heidelberg Castle exterior
- Free time at Heidelberg Christmas markets
- Afternoon cruise on Neckar River passing Neckargem├╝nd, Neckasteinach, and Hirschhorn
- Free time in Eberbach
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Carousel rides at Christmas markets
- Food and beverages at Christmas markets
- Mulled wine or beer at Christmas markets
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Neckar River Dilsberg Castle - Day 3
Heilbronn - Heidelberg
This is a full-day excursion to Heilbronn, the wine capital of Württemberg. You'll travel about 2.5 hours round-trip from Eberbach to this ancient Imperial Free City surrounded by forests and vineyards. Downtown, you can see the astronomical clock on the old City Hall, St. Kilian's Church with its Renaissance belfry, and the Deutschhof monastery-turned-museum. The decorated Christmas market around the church and market square has traditional crafts and seasonal spices to browse. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head back to the ship in Heidelberg, leaving the rest of the evening free.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant in Heilbronn)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Heilbronn
- Guided stroll through Heilbronn downtown
- Visit to St. Kilian's Church
- Browse Christmas markets in Heilbronn
- Lunch in a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs St. Kilian's Church Heilbronn City Hall Deutschhof Heilbronn Christmas Markets - Day 4
Speyer - Strasbourg
You'll cruise in the morning before arriving in Speyer for a guided tour of this historic city. The tour covers the UNESCO-listed cathedral and medieval ruins from Germany's important former Jewish community. Afterward, walk through the atmospheric Christmas and New Year market along Maximilianstrasse in front of the Old Mint. Tonight features a festive gala evening on board before the ship begins cruising toward Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Speyer
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Speyer Cathedral
- Free time at Speyer Christmas and New Year market
- Gala evening on board
Landmarks/POIs Speyer Cathedral Speyer Christmas Market - Day 5
Strasbourg
After breakfast on board this morning, you'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. and your tour services conclude.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
