Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board the Rhine cruise ship in Amsterdam and get settled into your luxury stateroom. After dropping off your bags, take time to walk around the ship, get your bearings, and meet the other travelers before the ship departs.
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Start the day with a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam's 165 waterways, seeing the city from the water. In the afternoon, the ship sets sail out of Amsterdam and begins cruising down the Rhine River toward your next stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Düsseldorf
You'll have options once the ship reaches Düsseldorf. Take a guided walking tour and try some local Altbier beer, hop on a bike tour around the city, or head to nearby Cologne to see the Old Town, historic town hall, Fishmarkt, and the Great St. Martin Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf with Altbier tasting
- Active bike tour of Düsseldorf
- Guided excursion to Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Rathaus (oldest town hall in Germany)
- Visit Fishmarkt in Cologne (12th century)
- Visit Great St. Martin Church in Cologne
Landmarks/POIs Düsseldorf Cologne Rathaus Fishmarkt Great St. Martin Church 
- Day 4
Rüdesheim
The ship cruises through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, one of the river's most beautiful sections, then arrives at Rüdesheim. Choose between wine tastings, a gondola ride up to the Niederwalddenkmal, vineyard hikes, or bike tours. Later, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet or grab a Rüdesheimer coffee made with brandy and whipped cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
- Guided bike tour along Rhine River
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Taste Rüdesheimer coffee
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge Niederwalddenkmal Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet 
- Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Based in Ludwigshafen, you have three main options. Head to medieval Heidelberg to see the red sandstone castle and historic Great Vat, then hike the Philosopher's Path for views of the city. Or explore ancient Speyer with its large Romanesque cathedral and Old Gate. Another choice is a bike tour along the Neckar River through the medieval town of Ladenburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Heidelberg Castle
- Visit Great Vat in Heidelberg
- Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg
- Visit Speyer Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Altpörtel (medieval Old Gate) in Speyer
- Guided bike tour along Neckar River through Ladenburg
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Great Vat (Heidelberg) Philosopher's Path Speyer Cathedral Altpörtel Ladenburg 
- Day 6
Strasbourg
You'll explore Strasbourg, which blends French and German culture together. Take a panoramic tour past Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament, and Place de la République, then walk through the 'La Petite France' district with its charming streets and the Cathédrale de Notre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. If you prefer, do a guided bike ride through the city and park instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
- Walking tour through La Petite France
- Visit Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks/POIs Parc de l'Orangerie European Parliament Place de la République La Petite France Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg 
- Day 7
Breisach
From Breisach, you'll have several excursion choices. Visit the medieval town of Riquewihr to see its 16th-century architecture and Dolder Gate, or go to Freiburg, founded in 1120, to check out the Gothic cathedral with its famous spire. For more active options, choose a countryside bike ride or a Black Forest hiking tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Riquewihr
- Visit Dolder Gate in Riquewihr
- Visit Freiburg Münster (Gothic cathedral)
- Cycle through countryside
- Black Forest hike
Landmarks/POIs Riquewihr Dolder Gate Freiburg Münster Black Forest 
- Day 8
Return
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Switzerland and the cruise. Head to the airport to catch your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
