Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne and get settled into your cabin on the river cruise ship. After unpacking and getting comfortable, head to the welcome cocktail reception and then sit down for the welcome dinner. The ship departs for Koblenz later that evening, so you'll have some time to explore the vessel and meet other passengers before departure.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Cologne 
- Day 2
Koblenz
The ship pulls into Koblenz early in the morning where the Moselle and Rhine rivers meet. You'll take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage city, then the cruise continues through the Middle Rhine Valley. Along the way, you'll see the legendary Loreley Rock rising from the water before the ship departs for the next stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Koblenz walking tour (Package A and B)
Landmarks Koblenz Loreley Rock Middle Rhine Valley 
- Day 3
Speyer
You'll arrive in Speyer before breakfast. Spend your morning wandering the streets on a guided tour and checking out the Christmas market. Back on the ship for Christmas Eve, there's tree decorating and a festive dinner to enjoy. If you're interested, you can also attend Christmas mass at Speyer Cathedral that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Speyer
- Visit to Christmas market
- Christmas Eve celebration on board with decorated Christmas tree
- Christmas Eve dinner
Optional Activities
- Speyer walking tour (Package A and B)
- Visit to Christmas mass in Speyer Cathedral
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral Speyer - Day 4
Speyer to Strasbourg
Early morning departure from Speyer, and you'll reach Strasbourg by lunchtime. The guided tour takes you through the charming Alsatian streets with half-timbered houses and cobblestone lanes. In the afternoon, there's an optional extended city tour if you want more time exploring. Later, head back to the ship which sets sail for Mainz that evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Extended city tour of Strasbourg (Package A and B)
- Strasbourg canal boat tour (Package A and B)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Strasbourg 
- Day 5
Mainz
You'll arrive in Mainz around midday on Boxing Day. A guided city tour covers the cultural highlights of this Rhineland-Palatinate city, including the Gutenberg Museum which focuses on the history of printing and books. Dinner that evening is the captain's gala, a special formal event, and then the ship sails for Cologne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Mainz
- Visit to Gutenberg Museum
- Captain's gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum (Package B)
Landmarks Gutenberg Museum Mainz 
- Day 6
Cologne
Back in Cologne after breakfast. A guided tour shows you the major sites, including the world-famous Cologne Cathedral and the Roman Dionysus mosaic. You'll have free time in the afternoon to do some shopping or just relax before returning to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Visit to Roman Dionysus mosaic
Optional Activities
- Cologne walking tour (Package A and B)
- Kölsch tasting (Package A and B)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Roman Dionysus Mosaic - Day 7
Cologne
Your river cruise ends in Cologne. Enjoy a hearty breakfast on the final morning and then disembark to head home. It's the end of your festive holiday on the Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
