Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Switzerland
You'll arrive in Zurich or Basel and board your suite ship by 5 pm. After getting settled into your cabin, head to dinner on board and take some time to walk around the ship. Later this evening, the ship departs for Breisach as you begin your Rhine river cruise.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
German Winemaking and the Black Forest
Today brings choices depending on what interests you. If you prefer active travel, there's a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine. For a more guided experience, you can do a full-day Black Forest tour visiting the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, a water mill, and a butter-making demonstration. Alternatively, explore Freiburg's medieval center with its vineyards and gardens. An optional morning trip to Colmar with its half-timbered buildings is also available if you want to add more to your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host (active option)
- Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (classic option)
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center with views of the Black Forest and Upper Rhine Valley (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Vogtsbauernohf Open-Air Museum Freiburg Colmar - Day 3
Strasbourg and La Petite France
Strasbourg offers several options for the day. Bike through the city streets with an Adventure Host, or join a guided sightseeing tour covering the Gothic cathedral with its murals and astronomical clock, plus the La Petite France district. You can also explore historic Maginot Line fortifications or Alsace's wine country as optional add-ons. If you prefer a slower pace, spend free time visiting museums or walking through the city center on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host (active option)
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Free time to visit museums or stroll the city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 4
Heidelberg and Rüdesheim
The day focuses on Heidelberg and Mainz with multiple activity choices. Walk the Philosophers' Way with an Adventure Host, take a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the renaissance ruins and famous large wine barrel, or do a city walk in Mainz including the Gutenberg Museum. After your activities, sail to Rudesheim. This evening, there's live entertainment on board after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle viewing renaissance ruins and the Great Vat 'World's Largest Wine Barrel' (classic option)
- Guided City Walk in Mainz including visit to the Gutenberg Museum (classic option)
- Live entertainment on board ship (evening)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way Gutenberg Museum - Day 5
Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Rudesheim starts your day with wine country experiences. Choose a scenic hike through vineyards, visit the Mechanical Music Museum and try Rudesheimer coffee, or tour Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting. Later, your ship cruises through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge where you'll see ancient castles on cliffs and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei. Arrive in Koblenz with free time to explore, then return for dinner and evening entertainment on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (classic option)
- Guided Visit to historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting (discovery option)
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei
Optional Activities
- Free time in Koblenz
Landmarks Johannisberg Castle Rock of the Lorelei Rhine Gorge - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne offers different ways to experience the city. Bike like a local with an Adventure Host, take a guided tour focused on Jewish heritage sites, or do a classic city walk featuring the twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. You'll have free time to grab a Kolsch pale lager, the locally brewed beer that's been made here for over 100 years. This afternoon and evening, sail to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites (discovery option)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring the twin-steepled Gothic cathedral (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy local Kölsch pale lager beer
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam's canals and character are yours to discover. Start with an early morning walk with an Adventure Host, join a guided tour through cobblestone streets away from crowds, or take a guided canal cruise past stately Golden Age homes. During tulip season, visit Keukenhof gardens with millions of blooms. Outside that season, explore Zaanse Schans's historic windmills or join an optional bike tour through Dutch countryside. You'll have free time to wander colorful streets, visit canal houses and galleries, and shop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host (active option)
- Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets (classic option)
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately Golden Age homes (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens with over seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths (during tulip season)
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses (outside tulip season)
- Optional Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside
- Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Zaanse Schans - Day 8
Disembarkation from Amsterdam
Your river cruise ends this morning. After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark and begin your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
