Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and get transferred from the airport to your hotel in the city center, where you'll be staying for the next three nights. This gives you time to settle in and get your bearings before the tour kicks off.
- Day 2
Berlin
Start with a guided tour covering Berlin's key historical sites, including the Berlin Cathedral and the Berlin Wall. After the tour ends, the rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace, checking out the local art scene, visiting restaurants, or just soaking in the creative vibe around the city.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin Cathedral
- Visit Berlin Wall
- Discover creative arts scene
- Dine at chic restaurants
Landmarks Berlin Cathedral Berlin Wall - Day 3
Berlin
You have the full day to see Berlin on your own terms. Head to Museum Island if you want to check out the museums, browse food markets in the market halls, or shop along Kurfürstendamm. There's also an optional guided tour of Potsdam if you'd rather head outside the city for the day.
Optional Activities
- Explore historic architecture and modern landmarks
- Visit Museum Island
- Browse food markets in market halls
- Shop on Kurfürstendamm
- Guided tour of Potsdam
Landmarks Museum Island Kurfürstendamm - Day 4
Berlin to Frankfurt
After breakfast, fly to Frankfurt and transfer to your cruise ship. Later this evening, you'll have dinner on board and meet your fellow travelers for the river journey ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 5
Rüdesheim
Head to Rüdesheim to see the cuckoo clocks and try some local beer. You'll ride the Winzerexpress to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, located in a 15th-century tower with vaulted ceilings and frescoes. There's also an EmeraldPLUS lecture about Rhine legends included in the day.
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
- Ride on Winzerexpress
- Legends on the Rhine lecture
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum 
- Day 6
Koblenz
Walk through Koblenz on a guided tour, visiting the German Corner where two rivers meet. Take a cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for views across the valley, then sail through the Rhine Gorge to see the dramatic landscape from the water.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Sailing through the Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Koblenz
- Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle Visit (extra expense)
Landmarks German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge Eltz Castle Cochem Castle 
- Day 7
Heidelberg
Your guided tour in Heidelberg starts at the castle grounds, showing you the main town highlights with its Baroque buildings and narrow lanes. If you're up for it, you can hike from Mount Königstuhl for panoramic views across the region, or stick with the walking tour through the town itself.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Visit Heidelberg Castle grounds
Optional Activities
- Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
- Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Durkheim (extra expense)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl 
- Day 8
Baden-Baden
Transfer to Baden-Baden for a guided walking tour of this spa town with its long history of famous visitors. The optional guided hike to Altes Schloss castle ruin offers views of the Black Forest and Rhine Valley if you want something more active. Later, there's an exclusive evening concert in a historic venue.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Evening Concert on the Rhine
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Altes Schloss
- Entrance to the Casino (extra expense)
- Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Altes Schloss Black Forest - Day 9
Kehl to Strasbourg
You'll take a coach to Strasbourg and then board a traditional canal boat tour through petite France, passing half-timbered houses and covered bridges. After the boat tour ends, you have free time this afternoon to walk around on your own and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Neustadt area at your pace.
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Strasbourg
- Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Explore petite France
- Leisure exploration of Strasbourg
Landmarks Petite France Vauban Dam Neustadt - Day 10
Colmar
Start your morning walking through Colmar's cobblestone streets, which are lined with half-timbered buildings and colorful window boxes throughout. Alternatively, there's a guided bike tour option from Breisach to Colmar if you prefer that instead of walking.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to Colmar
- Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Colmar Old Town 
- Day 11
Basel to Lucerne
You'll arrive in Basel and take a coach transfer to Lucerne, where a guided tour shows you the famous Chapel Bridge and the charming streets of the Old Town. After settling into your hotel, you have the rest of the evening to yourself in this lakeside city. You're staying here for two nights, so there's no rush to see everything on day one.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge and Old Town
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lucerne Old Town 
- Day 12
Lucerne
The day is yours to spend as you like in Lucerne. Walk through the Old Town's narrow lanes and preserved buildings, or head down to the waterfront for a casual stroll. Many people grab lunch at a café by the water and just take in the views. If you want something more active, there's an optional trip up Mount Rigi where you'll get panoramic views of the surrounding Alps and lakes from high above.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train & cable car ride to Rigi - Weggis (extra expense)
Landmarks Mount Rigi - Day 13
Lucerne to Zurich
Transfer from Lucerne to Zurich by coach, then take a guided tour of this cosmopolitan city with its church steeples and cobbled lanes. After the tour, you have free time to check out the old town area and the lakeside setting at your leisure.
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Zurich
- Guided tour of Zurich
Optional Activities
- Explore Zurich's lakeside setting
- Discover Zurich's Old Town
Landmarks Zurich Old Town - Day 14
Departure from Zurich
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your departure, traveling through scenic mountain and forest landscapes on the way. This marks the end of your tour as you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
