Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive in Basel and transfer to your river ship for the night. After getting settled into your cabin, there's a Welcome Reception on board where you can meet the other guests and crew members. If you're not too tired, Basel's old town is walkable from the ship if you want to check out the atmosphere in the evening.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception on board
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Basel town centre
Landmarks/POIs Basel - Day 2
Breisach to Black Forest to Triberg
From Breisach, a coach takes you through the Black Forest with its tall pine and birch forests. The drive heads to Triberg, a small village nestled in the region. Later you'll head back to the ship for a Welcome Dinner, so you'll have time to settle in before the meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Black Forest region
- Visit to Triberg village
- Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Breisach Black Forest Triberg - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg comes next with a guided walking tour through the old town. You'll walk along cobblestone streets and see the medieval cathedral and fairytale architecture the city's known for. During the tour, there's time to try local cheeses and regional sweets from vendors around the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of old town
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Food tasting of local cheeses and sweets
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathedral - Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
The cruise through the Rhine Gorge shows off steep slopes covered in vineyards and castles dotting the landscape. When you dock in Rüdesheim, you'll ride the Winzerexpress mini train up to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The collection there is one of Germany's best if you're interested in how automated instruments work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise
- Winzerexpress mini road train ride
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Moselle River to Cochem
Cruising the Moselle River brings you to Cochem for a walking tour through narrow alleyways with half-timbered houses. Cochem Castle sits on a hill above the river and you can visit it. After that, there's time at a family-run winery to learn about and try Moselle wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moselle River cruise
- Walking tour of Cochem
- Visit Cochem Castle
- Wine tasting at historic family winery near Cochem
Landmarks/POIs Moselle River Cochem Cochem Castle - Day 6
Cologne and Brühl
You'll cruise into Cologne and see the famous Kölner Dom cathedral from the water. Then a coach takes you to Brühl to explore Augustusburg Palace, which has rococo architecture and landscaped grounds. Back in Cologne later, you'll have free time to walk around the city center on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cologne cruise and Kölner Dom viewing
- Visit Augustusburg Palace in Brühl
- Guided tour of Augustusburg Palace and Falkenlust hunting lodge
- Walk through palace landscaped parks and gardens
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Cologne city centre
Landmarks/POIs Kölner Dom Cologne Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust hunting lodge - Day 7
Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, a glass-top boat tour takes you past the 17th-century canals with a local guide pointing out the historic buildings and waterside sights. After you return to the ship, there's time to explore the canal network and cosmopolitan neighborhoods on your own if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat canal tour of Amsterdam
- Guided tour of Amsterdam canals with local guide
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam city centre
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam canals Amsterdam - Day 8
Amsterdam to Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark and transfer to Amsterdam airport for your onward flight, concluding your river cruise through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
