Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the Rhine & Moselle Fairytales cruise ship and get settled into your luxury stateroom with outside views. Dinner happens onboard as your European river adventure kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Take a guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's waterways, seeing the city's canals and architecture up close. After that, the ship departs Amsterdam and heads further along the Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Day 3
Cologne
The ship reaches Cologne where you can explore the Old Town on foot, checking out the Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church. You might stop at a local tavern to try Kölsch beer, or pick from other options like touring Cologne Cathedral (a 13th-century Gothic UNESCO site) or joining a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church
- Visit to local tavern for Kölsch beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Rathaus Fishmarkt Great St. Martin Church Cologne Cathedral Stadtgarten - Day 4
Lahnstein
Visit the 13th-century Lahneck Castle in Lahnstein and hear stories about the twelve Knights Templar. Other choices include taking an aerial cable car from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress over the Rhine to Koblenz, cycling the Two Rivers Bike Tour (Rhine and Moselle), or hiking around Lahnstein to the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lahneck Castle
Optional Activities
- Aerial cable car ride from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress over the Rhine to Koblenz
- Two Rivers Bike Tour along the Rhine and Moselle rivers
- Hike around Lahnstein to Burg Lahneck Castle
Landmarks/POIs Lahneck Castle Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz - Day 5
Cochem
The cruise continues through the Moselle River's scenic sections, arriving in Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. You'll tour the castle and walk through the Old Town, or if you prefer more activity, you can hike to the castle or bike through town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle
- Walk through Cochem Old Town
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Reichsburg Castle
- Bike tour through Cochem
Landmarks/POIs Reichsburg Castle - Day 6
Trier
Sailing to Trier, Germany's oldest city, you'll find Roman relics and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout. Explore on a guided tour, or choose to see the Porta Nigra Gate, bike through the historic center and along the Moselle, or hike up to Petrisberg for views above the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Trier
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porta Nigra Gate
- Bike tour through historic city center and along Moselle River
- Hike to Petrisberg above Trier
Landmarks/POIs Porta Nigra Gate Petrisberg - Day 7
Bernkastel
The ship arrives in Bernkastel where you'll walk through the colorful Old Town past medieval and Renaissance buildings. A guided tour includes a winery visit and tasting, or you can bike tour instead, or hike up to the 9th-century ruins of Landshut Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bernkastel Old Town
- Winery visit and tasting
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through Bernkastel
- Hike to Landshut Castle ruins
Landmarks/POIs Landshut Castle - Day 8
Rüdesheim
Cruise through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge and reach Rüdesheim. Take a gondola ride high above vineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue and taste wine. Other options include hiking through vineyards, a guided bike tour through Rheingau wine country, visiting Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, or trying Rüdesheimer coffee made with brandy and whipped cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
- Guided bike tour through Rheingau wine region
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Rüdesheimer coffee experience
Landmarks/POIs Niederwalddenkmal Statue Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet Rhine Gorge - Day 9
Neckar Valley / Heidelberg Region
Multiple excursion choices await based on your interests. Visit Heidelberg in the Neckar River Valley along Germany's Castle Road, or see Schwetzingen Baroque Palace with its 800 exhibits. You can also hike the Philosopher's Path along the Neckar or bike to the half-timbered town of Ladenburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Heidelberg
- Excursion to Schwetzingen Baroque Palace with tour of 800 exhibits
- Hike the Philosopher's Path along the Neckar River
- Bike tour to Ladenburg
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Schwetzingen Baroque Palace Philosopher's Path Ladenburg - Day 10
Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg, Alsace's capital, where French and German cultures blend together. Walk through 'La Petite France' district with its fairytale streets and view the Cathédrale de Notre Dame and its famous astronomical clock. Or take a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l'Orangerie.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Petite France district
- Visit to Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks/POIs La Petite France Cathédrale de Notre Dame Parc de l'Orangerie - Day 11
Breisach / Alsace Region
From Breisach, you can visit the 16th-century Alsatian town of Riquewihr on a walking tour, seeing the Dolder Gate and historic architecture. Active travelers might cycle through the countryside or hike the Kaiserstuhl volcanic region. Alternatively, head to Freiburg (founded 1120) to see Freiburg's Münster, a Gothic cathedral with a noted spire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Riquewihr with visit to Dolder Gate
- Cycling through Alsatian countryside
- Hike through Kaiserstuhl volcanic region
- Visit to Freiburg and Freiburg's Münster cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Riquewihr Dolder Gate Kaiserstuhl Freiburg Freiburg's Münster - Day 12
Disembarkation
You'll disembark from the cruise ship and say goodbye to Switzerland as you prepare for your return flight. Breakfast is served onboard before you head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
