Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in central Amsterdam. Check in and get settled for two nights in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Amsterdam
A local guide takes you through Amsterdam this morning on foot, showing you the stories behind the city's art and buildings. The walk includes the Rijksmuseum, which holds over 8,000 pieces by Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with Rijksmuseum visit
Landmarks Rijksmuseum - Day 3
Amsterdam to Emerald Waterways Star-Ship
After breakfast, you'll transfer from your hotel to the Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. That evening, join other passengers for a welcome dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 4
Rotterdam to Dordrecht
You'll walk through Rotterdam this morning, seeing how the city rebuilt itself after WWII with a mix of architectural styles. The tour covers modern buildings like the 45-meter Witte Huis. Later, the ship sails to Dordrecht where you can walk into town with the Activity Manager.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rotterdam
- Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
Landmarks Witte Huis 
- Day 5
Nijmegen
In Nijmegen, the oldest town in the Netherlands, a walking tour takes you through the center and its historic spots. If you prefer something more active, a guided bike ride runs along the Waal river through the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nijmegen Walking tour
- Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palais Het Loo (extra expense)
- Day 6
Bonn
The ship reaches Bonn, where West Germany's former capital offers a walking tour covering Bonn Minster with its Romanesque and Gothic features, the old town, and landmarks like the Altes Rathaus and Beethoven House. Alternatively, take a guided bike tour to see the city differently. The afternoon brings calm sailing with views of the Rhine and Moselle valleys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bonn
- Guided bike tour in Bonn
Landmarks Bonn Minster Altes Rathaus Beethoven House - Day 7
Bernkastel
Your day starts in Bernkastel, a medieval town that sits right along the Moselle River. The old town center has narrow streets and half-timbered buildings worth walking through at your own pace. In the morning, you might head to one of the local wine shops or a vineyard on the hillside nearby to taste some Riesling, which the region is known for. If you're up for hiking, there's a trail that takes you up to the Landshut Castle Ruins. The walk is moderate and takes a few hours, but from the top you get solid views back down over the river and the town below. Otherwise, you can spend the afternoon just wandering the vineyards at a slower pace, grab lunch at a local spot, and finish the day exploring more of the town's quiet corners.
Included Activities
- Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
- Active hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
Landmarks Landshut Castle Ruins Bernkastel Moselle River 
- Day 8
Cochem
Cochem offers a guided tour of its well-kept buildings, old town walls, the town hall, and the impressive Reichsburg Castle. Those wanting to stay active can bike along the Moselle instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem & Visit to Reichsburg Castle
- Cycling along the Moselle
Optional Activities
- German Beer Garden Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle 
- Day 9
Sankt Goar to Rüdesheim
Early on, hike from Sankt Goar to see Rheinfels Castle ruins overlooking the Moselle. The ship then sails to Rüdesheim where you can visit Schloss Johannisberg Winery, the world's first Riesling producer with 1000 years of history. Tour the 900-year-old abbey cellar holding over 25,000 wines, or hike through vineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal Monument if you'd rather stay active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
- Wine Visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
- Active Hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
Landmarks Rheinfels Castle Schloss Johannisberg Niederwalddenkmal Monument 
- Day 10
Mainz
A guided tour of Mainz shows you the sandstone cathedral, old town with medieval squares, and half-timbered houses. The city is known as Gutenberg's birthplace, where he invented the printing press and produced his first books including the Gutenberg Bible in the 15th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Mainz
Optional Activities
- Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Mainz Cathedral - Day 11
Strasbourg
The ship docks in Strasbourg, Alsace's medieval capital. You'll cruise through petite France with its storybook canals and tight lanes, see the covered bridges and Vauban Dam, then reach the UNESCO-listed Neustadt quarter where administrative buildings stand. Free time in the afternoon lets you explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
Landmarks Petite France Vauban Dam Neustadt 
- Day 12
Colmar
A morning tour of Colmar has you walking down cobblestone lanes past colorful window boxes that feel straight from Grimm's Fairy Tales. If you prefer water-based exploration, try a canoeing trip on the Rhine instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar
- Canoeing on the Rhine
Landmarks Colmar Old Town 
- Day 13
Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave the ship and transfer to the airport, taking memories of the Moselle's vineyards and the Rhine's legendary castles with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
