Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Switzerland
Your Rhine River cruise begins in Zurich or Basel, so you'll need to arrive by 3 pm and board by 5 pm. Get settled into your suite, then head to dinner as the ship sails toward Breisach through the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Black Forest and Charming Villages
The Black Forest region offers several options. You can take a bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, join a full-day guided tour to Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum where you'll see traditional butter-making, or walk through medieval Freiburg's city center. Colmar village is also available as an optional excursion. After your activities, the ship heads to Strasbourg overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum and authentic water mill visit
- Traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 3
Strasbourg
Stop by the Adventure Center to pick your activity for Strasbourg. You can bike around the city or take a guided tour covering the Gothic cathedral with its astronomical clock and the charming La Petite France district. The Maginot Line fortifications and Alsace wine country are optional excursions. Free time is also available to explore museums or walk around the city center. The ship sails to Rüdesheim overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
- City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock
- La Petite France District visit
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Museum visits
- Free time to explore Strasbourg city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 4
Rüdesheim and Rhine Gorge
Morning activities in Rüdesheim include hiking through the vineyards with your Adventure Host or visiting the Mechanical Music Museum for a coffee tasting. Later, relax on the Sky Deck as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Boppard. Spend free time on the Rheinallee Promenade trying local food and wine, then return for onboard entertainment before sailing to Frankfurt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host
- Mechanical Music Museum tour
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Rhine Gorge cruise to Boppard
- Relaxation on Sky Deck
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Rheinallee Promenade
- Delicatessen fare and refreshments at Rheinallee Promenade
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Boppard Rheinallee Promenade - Day 5
Frankfurt
Frankfurt gives you choices: bike around the city, take a guided tour to Seligenstadt and the Einhard Basilika, or join a sightseeing tour covering cultural landmarks and the financial district with charming neighborhoods. Later, you'll have live entertainment onboard as the ship sails to Wertheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Seligenstadt with Einhard Basilika
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt cultural landmarks and financial headquarters
Landmarks Seligenstadt Einhard Basilika - Day 6
Main River and Bavarian Village
Your Adventure Host leads a guided walking tour through a picturesque Bavarian village. The ship then sails to Würzburg this afternoon and stays overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of picturesque Bavarian village
- Day 7
Würzburg
In Würzburg, the Pearl of the Romantic Road, you can bike with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour of the Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz with its ceiling fresco. Rothenburg, a fairytale town, is available as an optional excursion. Enjoy live entertainment onboard before sailing to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Würzburg with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge
- Fortress visit
- Bishop's Residenz with largest known ceiling fresco
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Old Main Bridge Würzburg Fortress Bishop's Residenz Rothenburg - Day 8
Bamberg
Bamberg, the City of Seven Hills, offers biking along canals or a walking tour covering the Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven church-topped hills. After your activities, take free time to relax with authentic smoked beer. The ship then sails to Nuremberg overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along Bamberg canals with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town Hall
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)
Landmarks Bamberg Romanesque Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 9
Nuremberg to Munich
A guided tour of Nuremberg covers its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle. Afterward, you'll transfer to Munich for an overnight stay where you can experience the city's nightlife and restaurants before your Bavarian Alps adventures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg including medieval architecture
- Gilded fountain visit
- Gothic cathedral visit
- Kaiserburg Castle visit
Landmarks Nuremberg Medieval City Nuremberg Gilded Fountain Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral Kaiserburg Castle - Day 10
Bavarian Alps and Neuschwanstein Castle
Spend the full day on a guided tour through the Bavarian Alps visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, the former home of King Ludwig. You'll see the castle and the storybook villages surrounding it while enjoying the region's natural beauty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour to Bavarian Alps
- Neuschwanstein Castle visit
Landmarks Bavarian Alps Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 11
Departure
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast. Head home with memories from your Rhine River journey through Switzerland and Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
