Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne with the rest of the day ahead of you before the ship leaves at 18:00. That gives you time to walk around and see the cathedral and other sights the city's known for. Grab some lunch at a local spot, check out the riverfront, or just wander the old town streets. Make sure to head back to the ship with enough time to get settled 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, embarkation snack)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Nijmegen
The ship docks in Nijmegen at 07:00, and you have until 16:00 to explore. This is the Netherlands' oldest city, so there's plenty of history to see between the old buildings and town squares. You'll find a mix of historic sites and beaches along the river if you want to relax. Grab breakfast somewhere in town, spend the afternoon checking out what interests you, then head back to the ship before it leaves at 16:00.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Nijmegen's historical sites
- Visit city beaches
- Discover the vibrant city center
Landmarks/POIs Nijmegen - Day 3
Düsseldorf
Arriving at 03:00 in Düsseldorf means an early start if you want to make the most of your time before 19:00 departure. This is a big city with good museums, theaters, and modern architecture mixed in with older neighborhoods. You could sleep a bit longer and still have a full day to explore, or get out early and see more. Plenty of places to eat and drink throughout the city, and you'll have time to check out different areas before boarding again.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and theatres
- Explore Düsseldorf's architecture
- Discover the city's cultural attractions
Landmarks/POIs Düsseldorf - Day 4
Koblenz
You'll arrive in Koblenz at 10:00, and this is where you really start seeing the Rhine landscape change. The old town has palaces and grand townhouses worth walking through, plus smaller streets with character. The ship stays docked here, so you can explore without worrying about time pressure, though there's a departure scheduled later. Watch for the view of Deutsches Eck where two rivers meet - it's right from the ship or easy to find from town.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz's palaces and stately homes
- Wander through narrow lanes and romantic corners
- View the Deutsches Eck headland from the ship
Landmarks/POIs Deutsches Eck - Day 5
Loreley Valley
Your morning is spent in Koblenz, so after breakfast you can head back into the old town if there's anything you missed yesterday, or just find a café and relax. The ship leaves at 16:00 and heads toward the Loreley Valley, arriving around 17:00. This part of the Rhine is different - the scenery gets more dramatic as you cruise through. You'll see steep vineyards and rocky formations from the ship as it moves upriver.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Koblenz
- Explore Hoorn in the Loreley Valley area
Landmarks/POIs Loreley Valley Hoorn - Day 6
Rüdesheim
The ship arrives in Mainz at 00:30, so you'll have the morning and early afternoon to walk around this 2,000-year-old city before boarding again. The historic center has old churches and museums if that's your thing, plus regular shops and restaurants. You'll head back to the ship with time to rest, then continue cruising to Rüdesheim, arriving at 19:00. Rüdesheim's famous for its narrow wine street, so after you board and settle in, you might go back into town for dinner.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mainz's historic sites
- Visit Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse
- Discover stately homes and fortifications in Rüdesheim
- Sample a traditional Rüdesheim coffee
Landmarks/POIs Mainz Drosselgasse Rüdesheim - Day 7
Rüdesheim
The morning is yours in Rüdesheim to explore the Drosselgasse, which is the pedestrian lane packed with wine taverns and shops. Beyond that there are cultural sites and historic buildings to see if you want to get away from the main tourist street. You'll have until 12:00 to walk around, grab coffee or a late breakfast, and just take in the town before heading back to the ship for the return journey.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Drosselgasse
- Visit cultural attractions and stately homes
- Experience Rhine Romanticism
Landmarks/POIs Drosselgasse Rüdesheim - Day 8
Cologne
The ship pulls back into Cologne at 08:00, and you're done with the cruise. If you want to spend more time in the city, you can disembark and explore. The cathedral is right there, and if you haven't had enough of Cologne yet, there are museums and the riverside to see. Or you can just gather your things and head out. It's your call what happens after you get off the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover additional attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral
