Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne and have the afternoon to check out the city before your 18:00 departure. The cathedral here is the main draw, and there's plenty to see around the old town if you want to walk around. If you're arriving earlier in the day, you could spend more time exploring, or just relax at your hotel and settle in before boarding the ship.
- Meals
- Embarkation Snack
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Rüdesheim
The ship pulls into Rüdesheim at 09:00, and you'll have the whole day here. Head straight to Drosselgasse, the famous narrow lane full of wine bars and local spots. Make sure to try a traditional Rüdesheim coffee while you're here, since it originated in this town. You can also wander through the stately homes and old fortifications scattered around. From there, just enjoy the atmosphere until you need to be back by 21:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Walk the Drosselgasse
- Visit stately homes and fortifications
- Experience traditional Rüdesheim coffee
Landmarks/POIs Drosselgasse - Day 3
Frankfurt
Arriving at 08:00 in Frankfurt gives you a good chunk of the day to explore Goethe's birthplace. The skyline here is quite different from other Rhine cities, with modern high-rises creating that banking district feel. Walk through the center where the first German national assembly gathered back in 1848. This is a city that blends history with contemporary commerce, and it's worth spending several hours getting a feel for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Explore Goethe's birthplace
- Visit Frankfurt's historical sites
- View the high-rises from the Main river
Landmarks/POIs Goethe House - Day 4
Frankfurt to Mainz
After departing Frankfurt at 08:00, the cruise heads toward Mainz along the Main River before connecting back to the Rhine. You'll arrive in Mainz around 13:00, so grab lunch on the ship or find a spot in town. This is one of Germany's oldest cities with 2,000 years of history packed into it. The locals here have a laid-back reputation, so take your time wandering the streets and checking out the historic areas. You've got until 20:00 to explore before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Explore Frankfurt's historical sites before departure
- Discover Mainz's 2,000-year history
- Experience Mainz's local culture and way of life
- Day 5
Cochem
The ship arrives in Cochem at 10:00 on the Moselle River, which branches off from the Rhine. Reichsburg castle is impossible to miss, towering above the town and the water. If you're interested in Cold War history, there's a former West German government bunker here that you can visit. The town itself is small and charming, so you can cover most of it by mid-afternoon. You'll need to be back by 22:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Visit Reichsburg castle
- Tour the West German government's secret bunker
- Explore the Moselle region around Cochem
Landmarks/POIs Reichsburg Cochem - Day 6
Koblenz
An early 06:30 arrival in Koblenz means you'll catch the morning light on this ancient city. Walk through the narrow lanes and check out the palaces and grand townhouses that line the streets. The main event is watching the ship sail past Deutsches Eck, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet. It's a viewpoint you won't want to miss, so position yourself on deck for that moment.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz's palaces and stately homes
- Walk through narrow lanes and romantic corners
- View Deutsches Eck headland from the ship
Landmarks/POIs Deutsches Eck - Day 7
Koblenz to Rhein in Flammen Oberwesel
The morning starts with a 13:00 departure from Koblenz, giving you early time to explore if you haven't already. As the ship moves downriver, you'll sail past Deutsches Eck again, and there are more palaces and historic buildings to see from the water. By 17:00, you'll arrive in Oberwesel, a charming little town on the Rhine. Take the evening to walk around and soak in the riverside atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz's cultural attractions
- View Deutsches Eck from the ship
- Visit the town of Hoorn
Landmarks/POIs Deutsches Eck Hoorn - Day 8
Cologne
The ship arrives back in Cologne at 08:00, bringing your week-long Rhine cruise to an end. You can explore the city one more time if you have the energy, or take it easy after a full week on the water. The cathedral and old town are still there if you missed anything earlier in the trip, but most people just head off refreshed from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea and Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral
- Discover monuments and attractions
- Extend your stay in Cologne
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral
