Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive in Basel with your flight landing by 3 pm, then head to the river cruise ship for a 5 pm boarding. Once settled into your cabin, dinner's waiting and you can start getting familiar with the ship that'll be your home for the next 10 nights.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Pick what appeals to you today. There's a relaxing bike ride following the Rhine, or if you want something more involved, a full-day guided tour of the Black Forest includes a museum and traditional demonstrations. You could also check out a winery in Breisach, and if you start early, the medieval village of Colmar works as an optional morning activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Visit to local winery in Breisach with German winemaking education and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum Colmar - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg gives you options to either bike around or join a guided city tour that covers the Gothic cathedral with its old murals and astronomical clock, then moves through La Petite France district. The afternoon opens up for optional excursions, or you can wander museums and the city center at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (details not specified)
- Free time to visit museums or explore city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 4
Heidelberg to Rüdesheim
Choose between walking Heidelberg's Philosophers' Way for views, visiting Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens, or taking a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle to see the famous Great Vat wine barrel. After lunch, the ship sails leisurely toward Rüdesheim as you relax on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inspiring walk in Heidelberg, Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Schwetzingen Palace with palace, gardens, and historic square
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with ruins and Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way Schwetzingen Palace - Day 5
Rüdesheim to Koblenz
Breakfast in Rüdesheim comes first, then the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge with dramatic river scenery. Once in Koblenz, you can bike the Mosel, take a guided walk through the fortress town, or tour Sayn Manor House. The evening features live entertainment back on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Explore Koblenz's Mosel side by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk through ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments
- Guided Tour of Sayn Manor House
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Koblenz Sayn Manor House - Day 6
Bernkastel
The morning's yours for a relaxed sail. Later you have the choice to bike along the Mosel or walk through Bernkastel, a wine village with its medieval marketplace and timber-framed houses from the 1600s. An optional winery tour and tasting can round out your afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely morning sailing
- Bike along Mosel river with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of charming wine village of Bernkastel with medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to local winery for wine tasting
Landmarks Bernkastel - Day 7
Remich to Trier
Start with a free morning exploring Remich on your own, or join guided optional activities. During lunch the ship heads to Trier, Germany's oldest city. Once there, you can take a walking discovery tour, join a guided sightseeing walk starting from Porta Nigra, or focus on the Roman history with the amphitheater and imperial baths.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wander and Discover Trier with Adventure Host walk
- Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier starting from Porta Nigra through city center
- History-focused Roman Trier Guided Tour including amphitheater and imperial baths
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions from Remich (details not specified)
- Free morning to discover Remich on your own
Landmarks Porta Nigra Trier Amphitheater Imperial Baths of Trier - Day 8
Cochem
Your options include biking the Mosel, visiting the former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker where German currency was stored during the Cold War, or walking through Cochem to see the half-timbered architecture and Reichsburg Castle overlooking the valley. Later in Alken you have free time or can sign up for an optional Eltz Castle excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along Mosel river with Adventure Host
- Visit former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker with underground vault tour
- Guided Walk of Cochem with half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle overlooking Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Alken at your own pace
- Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Eltz Castle Deutsche Bundesbank Bunker - Day 9
Cologne
Cologne offers several paths forward. Bike like the locals do, take a guided tour focusing on Jewish heritage sites, or join a guided walk highlighting the impressive twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Your free time's perfect for trying Kölsch, the local pale lager that's been brewed here for over a century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy local Kölsch beer and explore city
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 10
Amsterdam
Start early with a walk accompanied by your Adventure Host, or hop on a guided canal cruise seeing the Golden Age homes along Amsterdam's waterways. Depending on the season, you can visit Keukenhof gardens during tulip season with seven million flowers, or head to Zaanse Schans for historic windmills and Dutch houses. An optional bike tour or museum visits fill the rest of your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens during tulip season with seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
- Optional Biking Tour to discover countryside
- Free time to visit Amsterdam's museums and galleries
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Keukenhof Zaanse Schans - Day 11
Amsterdam
Your river cruise comes to an end this morning after breakfast in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
