Itinerary
- Day 1
Eberbach
You'll arrive in Eberbach with a coach transfer option available if needed. After boarding the ship at 6 p.m., head to your cabin and get settled in. There's a welcome cocktail with the crew followed by dinner on board, then the evening is free for wandering through the medieval town. Half-timbered homes, fountains, and old strongholds fill the city, so there's plenty to see if you want to explore before turning in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
- Evening walk through Eberbach
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer to Eberbach
Landmarks Eberbach - Day 2
Neckar River to Heidelberg
The ship cruises the Neckar River in the morning, taking you past vineyards and small villages like Hirschhorn, Neckarsteinach, and Neckargemünd. By early afternoon, you'll arrive in Heidelberg where the famous castle dominates the skyline. A guided tour of the castle, Church of the Holy Spirit, and castle gardens is available if you're interested, otherwise explore on your own. You'll stay overnight in Heidelberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Neckar River cruise
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle and Church of the Holy Spirit with castle gardens visit
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Church of the Holy Spirit Hirschhorn Neckarsteinach Neckargmünd - Day 3
Heidelberg to Rüdesheim
Starting with the Neckar, the ship takes you to Mannheim and then into the Rhine, passing historic cities like Mainz and Bingen. Mid-afternoon brings you to Rüdesheim where you can choose between a tourist train with wine tasting and Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, or a vineyard hike up to the Niederwald Monument and Abbey of St. Hildegard. The evening is yours to walk through Drosselgasse and check out the cafés and bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning cruise on Neckar River
- Rhine River cruise to Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided vineyard tour on tourist train, wine tasting at Bassenheimer Hof, and Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum visit
- DISCOVERY excursion: Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with gondola lift to Niederwald Monument and Abbey of St. Hildegard
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Abbey of St. Hildegard Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Bassenheimer Hof Drosselgasse Mainz Bingen - Day 4
Rüdesheim to Koblenz
Morning brings a cruise through the Rhine Valley and Moselle River, where you'll see castles, ruins, and famous vineyards including the Lorelei Rock. Early afternoon arrival in Koblenz gives you time to take an optional guided tour up the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by funicular railway for views across the city and valleys, or just wander around on your own. The evening is free to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Rhine Valley and Moselle cruise
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with funicular railway
Landmarks Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Lorelei Rock - Day 5
Koblenz to Cochem
The ship cruises the Moselle through countryside and small towns, reaching Cochem in the early afternoon. Walk through the historic streets with their colorful half-timbered homes. You can opt for a guided tour of Reichsburg Castle (built around the year 1000) or take a panoramic hike around Cochem with Moselle River and castle views instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Moselle cruise
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle with minibus transfer
- DISCOVERY excursion: Panoramic urban hike through Cochem via Moselle River, Saint Martin's Church, and Kapuzinerkloster
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Saint Martin's Church Kapuzinerkloster - Day 6
Cochem to Trier
Today you're cruising the Moselle River toward Trier, which you'll reach by evening. Spend the day relaxing on deck as the river winds through scenic countryside, with new views around each bend. You'll overnight in Trier, so settle in once the ship docks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day Moselle River cruise to Trier
- Day 7
Trier to Saarbrücken
In Trier, you can take a guided tour of Roman sites like the amphitheater, imperial baths, basilica, and Porta Nigra gate, or skip that and rest. After that, the ship cruises the Moselle and Saar Rivers in the afternoon, passing the Saarschleife near Mettlach. There's an optional treetop walk at 137 feet above to see the Great Bend if you want, then continue cruising to Saarbrücken for a gala dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Afternoon Moselle and Saar River cruise
- Gala dinner on board
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of Trier with Roman amphitheater, imperial baths, Roman basilica, and Porta Nigra
- DISCOVERY excursion: Treetop Walk Saarschleife - observation platform 137 feet (42m) above ground with coach transfer to Mettlach
Landmarks Porta Nigra Trier Roman Amphitheater Trier Roman Basilica Saarschleife - Day 8
Saarbrücken to Strasbourg
Breakfast is served on board before you disembark at 9 a.m. A coach transfer to Strasbourg is available if you want it to end your trip that way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer to Strasbourg
