Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Mainz
You'll meet your transfer at Frankfurt airport and head to Mainz, where the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship will be your home. The captain and crew welcome you aboard and you'll get settled in before exploring the ship or relaxing on deck.
- Day 2
Rüdesheim am Rhein - Rheingau
This morning you'll hike through vineyards up to the Niederwalddenkmal monument, which overlooks the Rhine Valley and gives you great views of the region. After that, you'll visit Schloss Johannisberg Winery in the Rheingau to learn about their Riesling production that goes back centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Niederwalddenkmal
- Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
Landmarks/POIs Niederwalddenkmal Schloss Johannisberg 
- Day 3
Bernkastel
You have options today. The guided walking tour takes you through Bernkastel's medieval town with its timber-framed houses, castle ruins, and historic marketplace. Or if you prefer hiking, you can head out to the Landshut Castle Ruins sitting on a rocky ledge above town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel
Optional Activities
- Guided hike tour to Landshut Castle Ruins
- Wine Experience in Bernkastel (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Landshut Castle Ruins 
- Day 4
Trier
A guided tour shows you Trier, called the 'Rome of the North' for good reason. You'll see the remains of ancient Roman baths and the Porta Nigra, which is the best-preserved Roman city gate anywhere north of the Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trier
Landmarks/POIs Porta Nigra 
- Day 5
Cochem
In Cochem, you can take a guided town tour to see the historic fortifications and architecture, or go on a bike tour through the vineyards and paths along the river if you want something more active. By evening you'll visit the Imperial Castle perched above the Moselle River valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem
- Cochem Castle visit with entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour near Cochem
- Grand-Prix car race experience (extra expense)
- Moselle hike and wine-tasting at Hieronimi (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Cochem Castle 
- Day 6
Koblenz
You'll walk through Koblenz on a guided tour, seeing how old and new architecture mix throughout the city. Later, grab time at a traditional beer garden where locals gather, and you'll get a real feel for German culture and community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Koblenz walking tour and beer garden visit
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour
- Visit to Marksburg Castle (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Marksburg Castle 
- Day 7
Mainz
The walking tour of Mainz takes you through the Old Town with its impressive sandstone cathedral, medieval market squares, and half-timbered houses. This is the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg and his revolutionary printing press that changed everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mainz
Optional Activities
- Gutenberg Museum visit & workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Mainz Cathedral - Day 8
Munich to Airport
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your travel companions and head to the airport for your flight home or wherever you're headed next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Nuremberg to Munich
A guided walking tour takes you through Nuremberg's charming streets, and then you'll visit the medieval Nuremberg Castle to learn about the Holy Roman Empire through its exhibits and architecture. Later in the day you'll transfer to Munich for the next part of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Nuremberg
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg Castle - Day 10
Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle
You'll take a day trip from Munich to see Neuschwanstein Castle, the 19th century castle that looks like something from a fairy tale. It sits on a rugged hilltop in the Bavarian Alps, and inside you'll find exquisite halls and rooms with beautiful design work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
Landmarks/POIs Neuschwanstein Castle 
- Day 11
Departure
After breakfast, you're transferred to the airport for your flight home. You're leaving with memories of the romantic European cities and castles you've seen over the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
