Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne with the whole day ahead before your Rhine cruise departs at 18:00. Walk through the city at your own pace and check out the cathedral and other monuments scattered throughout. There's plenty of time to grab lunch somewhere central and wander the streets before heading to the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Embarkation dinner (comprehensive buffet))
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral city attractions and monuments
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Rüdesheim
Pulling into Rüdesheim at 09:00 gives you most of the day in this charming Rhine town. Head straight to Drosselgasse, the famous narrow lane filled with wine taverns and shops, then explore the cultural sites, stately homes, and old fortifications around town. Try a traditional Rüdesheim coffee while you're here. The ship leaves at 21:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet)
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Visit Drosselgasse (144 metres pedestrian zone)
- Explore stately homes and fortifications
- Try traditional Rüdesheim coffee
Landmarks/POIs Drosselgasse - Day 3
Frankfurt
Frankfurt greets you at 08:00, and it's worth spending time in Goethe's birthplace. The city mixes futuristic high-rises with genuine history, including the location where German national assembly first met back in 1848. Walk around and see how the modern skyline contrasts with the older districts before the ship continues down the Main river.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet)
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Explore Frankfurt's historic sites and museums
- Visit Goethe's birthplace
Landmarks/POIs Goethe House - Day 4
Frankfurt to Mainz
You'll depart Frankfurt early at 08:00 and arrive in Mainz by 13:00. This ancient city has been around for over 2,000 years and has a relaxed, welcoming feel. Check out the historic sites and get a sense of local life during lunch before the ship departs at 20:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet)
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mainz's 2,000-year-old historical sites
Landmarks/POIs Mainz Cathedral - Day 5
Cochem
Cochem appears at 10:00 as the cruise turns onto the Moselle river. The Reichsburg castle dominates the skyline from above town, and you'll see why the whole Moselle region draws people here. Wander the streets and take in the scenery. The ship leaves at 22:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet)
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Visit Reichsburg castle
- Tour the former West German government secret bunker
Landmarks/POIs Reichsburg Cochem - Day 6
Koblenz
An early arrival at 06:30 means you get extra time in Koblenz, a city with over 2,000 years behind it. Walk through the historic streets and find the palaces, grand townhouses, and quiet corners worth discovering. The Deutsches Eck headland is a major landmark where rivers meet, and you'll see the ship pass close by.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet)
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz's palaces and stately homes
- Discover the city's narrow lanes and romantic corners
Landmarks/POIs Deutsches Eck - Day 7
Koblenz
You'll have a second day in Koblenz to explore what you might have missed before. The palaces and historic buildings offer plenty to see, and the city itself has enough character to spend more time getting lost in the older quarters. The cruise departs at 13:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet), Dinner (Farewell dinner (comprehensive buffet))
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Continue exploring Koblenz's palaces and cultural attractions
- Visit the city's historic sites and scenic viewpoints
Landmarks/POIs Deutsches Eck - Day 8
Cologne
The ship returns to Cologne at 08:00 and it's time to disembark. You can either head out from here or spend more time in this cathedral city if your schedule allows. Either way, your Rhine cruise comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet)
Included Activities
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and attractions after the cruise
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral
