Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive in Zürich or Basel by 3 pm and board your suite ship by 5 pm. After settling into your stateroom, dinner is served onboard. Take some time to wander around the ship and get familiar with everything before you head out for an evening cruise toward Breisach.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Black Forest Region
Today focuses on the German wine region and Black Forest. You can choose a relaxing Rhine bike ride, a full-day guided tour to Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum with traditional attractions, or a guided tour through medieval Freiburg. There's also an optional morning excursion to Colmar if you want to add that. By evening, you'll cruise toward Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center with Black Forest backdrop and Upper Rhine Valley vineyards
- Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Cathedral Colmar Old Town Rhine River - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is yours to explore at your own pace or with a guide. Options include a bike ride with your Adventure Host, or a city sightseeing tour covering the Gothic cathedral, its stained-glass windows, and the astronomical clock, plus the charming La Petite France district. This afternoon you can pick optional guided excursions, visit museums, or just walk around freely. An evening cruise takes you to Ludwigshafen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
- Bike ride through Strasbourg with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions available
- Museum visits
- Free time to explore city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 4
Heidelberg - Rüdesheim
You'll explore the philosophy and wine heritage of the region today. Choose from a walk along Heidelberg's Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host, a tour of Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens, or a guided visit to Heidelberg Castle with its renaissance architecture and the famous Great Vat wine barrel. Later you'll sail leisurely to Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat
- Inspiring walk on Philosophers' Way in Heidelberg with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Schwetzingen Palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way Schwetzingen Palace - Day 5
Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
After breakfast, the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge with river views on the way to Koblenz (75°F/24°C). You'll pick from a bike ride along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, a guided city walk past fortress walls and monuments, or a visit to Sayn Manor House and its Butterfly Gardens. Live entertainment happens onboard this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Guided City Walk of Koblenz with ancient fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments
- Guided Visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens
- Bike ride along Mosel with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Sayn Manor House Koblenz Fortress - Day 6
Bernkastel
Morning sailing gives you time to relax while taking in the scenery. Choose a hike with your Adventure Host or a guided walking tour of Bernkastel wine village with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century timber-framed houses. This afternoon, there's an optional guided excursion to a local winery for wine tasting. You'll cruise to Trier by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel with medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses
- Hike in the Bernkastel area with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to local winery for wine tasting
Landmarks Bernkastel Old Town - Day 7
Luxembourg
Head to Germany's oldest city or venture to Luxembourg instead. Options include a power walk in Trier with your Adventure Host, a guided sightseeing tour starting from Porta Nigra through the city center with ancient remnants from 144-152 AD, or a guided tour of Luxembourg City with dramatic views and deep gorge terrain. An afternoon cruise takes you to Cochem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier starting from Porta Nigra with ancient remnants from 144-152 AD
- Power Walk in Trier with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Luxembourg City with dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture
Landmarks Porta Nigra Luxembourg City - Day 8
Moselle Valley
The Moselle Valley reveals its charm today. You can bike along the Moselle River with your Adventure Host, visit the former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker from the Cold War era, or take a guided walk through Cochem's half-timbered houses and winding streets up to hilltop Reichsburg Castle for panoramic views. There's free exploration time or an optional excursion to Eltz Castle. Evening cruise heads to Cologne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk of Cochem with half-timbered houses and winding streets
- Visit to hilltop Reichsburg Castle with bird's-eye-view of Moselle Valley and river bend
- Bike ride along Moselle River with Adventure Host
- Visit to former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker with underground vault tour
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
- Free time to explore at own pace
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Old Town Eltz Castle Deutsche Bundesbank Bunker - Day 9
Cologne
Celebrate in Cologne, the Rhineland's capital. Choose a local-style bike ride with your Adventure Host, a guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites, or a guided city walk featuring the twin-steepled gothic cathedral. You'll have free time to enjoy a glass of Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed for over 100 years. By afternoon you'll sail toward Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled gothic cathedral
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy local Kölsch pale lager beer
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 10
Amsterdam
Amsterdam's canals and colors await. Start with an early morning walk with your Adventure Host, or choose a guided walking tour through cobblestone streets, or a guided canal cruise past stately homes from Amsterdam's Golden Age. Optional excursions include Zaanse Schans historic windmills and Dutch houses, or a biking tour through the countryside. Spend your afternoon at one of Amsterdam's many museums and galleries or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam through cobblestone streets
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans with historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
- Optional Biking Tour through the countryside
- Museum and gallery visits
- Free time to explore
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Zaanse Schans - Day 11
Amsterdam Departure
Your river cruise ends this morning. After breakfast, you'll disembark in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
