Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxembourg
You'll board your river cruise ship in Luxembourg and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Dinner happens onboard this evening, so you can relax after getting your cabin organized and meeting other passengers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 2
Bernkastel
Bernkastel's Old Town is full of colorful medieval and Renaissance buildings waiting for you to explore. You've got options here: take a guided walking tour paired with a winery visit and tasting, go cycling along the Moselle River, or do a guided hike up to Grevenburg Castle ruins that takes you through vineyards with wine tasting included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel Old Town
- Winery visit and tasting
Optional Activities
- Cycling excursion along the Moselle River
- Guided hike to Grevenburg Castle ruins with vineyard walk and wine tasting
Landmarks Grevenburg Castle 
- Day 3
Cochem to Koblenz
Cochem feels like something out of a fairytale, and you can tour Reichsburg Castle with a walking tour or hike up to it yourself if you prefer. Explore the charming town by bike or on foot, then later kick back on your balcony or the Sun Deck while the ship heads to Koblenz. You're welcome to join a guided evening walk through the historic town once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Reichsburg Castle
- Walking tour of Cochem
Optional Activities
- Hike to Reichsburg Castle with castle visit
- Guided bike tour of Cochem
- Guided evening walk through Koblenz with photo stop at Augenroller
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Augenroller of Koblenz 
- Day 4
Rhine Valley Vineyards
You'll have vineyard views the whole time here. Take a gondola ride up to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue or spend time on a wine tasting if that appeals to you more. If you want to stay active, there's a hike through the vineyards above the Rhine River that offers great scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue
- Wine tasting
- Guided hike through vineyards above the Rhine River
Landmarks Niederwalddenkmal Statue 
- Day 5
Wertheim
Wertheim's historic Old Town has half-timbered houses and the Gothic Stiftskirche that are worth seeing. Pick a guided walking tour through the city center, learn how to make pretzels at a local bakery, bike through the Main River Valley, or hike up to the castle ruins that sit high above town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Wertheim historic city center
- Pretzel making class at local bakery
- Scenic bike ride through Main River Valley
- Guided hike to castle ruins above Wertheim
Landmarks Stiftskirche Wertheim Castle 
- Day 6
Würzburg or Rothenburg
Würzburg offers several different directions for your day. There's a city tour showing off the Baroque architecture, or you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Würzburg Baroque Residenz Palace with its fancy interior and Tiepolo fresco. Hike up to Würzburg Castle if you want something more active, or take the full-day excursion to Rothenburg, which is Germany's best-preserved walled town on the Romantic Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- City tour of Würzburg
- Visit to Würzburg Baroque Residenz Palace
- Hike to Würzburg Castle
- Full-day excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Baroque Residenz Palace Würzburg Castle Rothenburg 
- Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg's known as 'Franconian Rome' because it sits on seven hills, each one topped with a church. You can join a guided walk through the medieval and Baroque UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing the cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant mansions. Taste the town's famous smoked beer called Rauchbier and try local specialties, or if you prefer, bike from Eltmann to Bamberg instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg medieval Old Town
- Visit to Bamberg Cathedral
- Tasting of Rauchbier (smoked beer)
Optional Activities
- Culinary specialties tasting including licorice root, Hornla pastries, traditional German sausage and smoked beer
- Guided bike tour from Eltmann to Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 8
Nuremberg Departure
You'll say goodbye to the ship in Nuremberg and disembark today, then head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
