Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam where an Emerald Cruises representative meets you at the airport. From there, it's a transfer to your Star-Ship and the start of your Dutch river cruise.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you're heading to Keukenhof Gardens to see the spring-flowering bulbs. After lunch, you'll sail through the countryside toward the Rhine River, and then there's an exclusive clog painting session waiting for you on board the Star-Ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
- Clog painting on board
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens 
- Day 3
Cologne
Start the morning in Duesseldorf visiting the Japanese Gardens. After grabbing lunch, you'll continue sailing on the Rhine toward Cologne, where you can see the Gothic Cathedral and join an active walk through the city's gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Duesseldorf with visit to the Japanese Garden
- Guided tour of Cologne
- Active walk to Cologne's Gardens
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Japanese Garden Cologne Cathedral Cologne Gardens 
- Day 4
Koblenz
In Koblenz, you'll join a local guide for a walking tour past the Church of Our Lady, the German Corner (where two rivers meet), and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Later this day, you're cruising through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- A Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Church of Our Lady German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge 
- Day 5
Schwetzingen
You have two options: visit Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens with over 100 sculptures throughout the grounds, or take an active guided vineyard hike through the wellness town of Bad-Dürkheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
Optional Activities
- Guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim
- Guided tour of Heidelberg (extra expense)
Landmarks Schwetzingen Palace Schwetzingen Palace Gardens Bad-Dürkheim - Day 6
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Kehl and transfer to Strasbourg. There you can see the Neustadt district, Maison Kammerzell, and the historic quarter of Petite France. A guided tour is included, plus there's an optional active walk to Orangerie Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Orangerie Park
- Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Neustadt District Maison Kammerzell Petite France Orangerie Park 
- Day 7
Freiburg
Freiburg is up next with its colorful half-timbered houses and market square. You can either explore the botanical garden or choose an active guided bike tour around the medieval town of Breisach with Rhine River views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg Freiburg Botanical Garden Breisach - Day 8
Freiburg to Lyon
After breakfast, you're disembarking the Star-Ship and transferring by coach to Lyon, where you'll board your new ship to continue the river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon is next, a former Roman capital with lots of history. You'll get a guided city tour including the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Walking the cobblestone streets or joining a guided bike tour are both options to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Tastes of Lyon
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
- Lyon by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviére - Day 10
Vienne
You'll take a walking tour of Vienne, an important Rhone-Alpes region town with Roman and medieval history. During the tour, there's cheese and olive tasting on board the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Vienne - Day 11
Tournon
Tournon sits on the Rhône and is dominated by a 16th-century castle. You can join a guided tour with wine tasting or take an active guided hike through the local vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
Arriving in Viviers, a town full of Medieval character and home to one of France's oldest cathedrals. A guided walking tour will highlight the city's monuments with their ornate windows and decorative facades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 13
Avignon
In Avignon, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes and the ancient Pont d'Avignon. This evening is special with a Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale, followed by a classical concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon - Day 14
Arles
Arles was once a Roman trading port, and you'll explore its UNESCO-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments. There's a visit to an olive farm to learn about its role in South France, then leisure time at local cafés before returning to the Star-Ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with Olive farm visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Cosmetics Workshop (extra expense)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Roman Arena 
- Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark the Star-Ship and transfer to the airport, taking memories of the French countryside and cuisine with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
