Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and head to your hotel in the city center for a three-night stay. The location puts you right in the heart of Germany's capital, making it easy to explore on foot or by public transport once you settle in.
- Day 2
Berlin
This morning you'll join a guided tour focused on Berlin's history, visiting the Berlin Cathedral and the Berlin Wall. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to wander through creative neighborhoods, check out the arts scene, or try one of Berlin's many restaurants at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin
- Visit to Berlin Cathedral
- Visit to Berlin Wall
Optional Activities
- Explore creative neighborhoods and arts scene
- Dine at Berlin restaurants
Landmarks Berlin Cathedral Berlin Wall - Day 3
Berlin
You have the full day to explore Berlin however you'd like. Head to Museum Island to see world-class collections, browse the food markets in the market halls, walk through historic neighborhoods, or shop along Kurfürstendamm if luxury brands interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore historic architecture and modern landmarks
- Visit Berlin's Museum Island
- Browse food markets in market halls
- Shop along Kurfürstendamm
- Guided tour of Potsdam (extra expense)
Landmarks Museum Island, Berlin Kurfürstendamm - Day 4
Berlin to Frankfurt
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Frankfurt. Once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. That evening, you'll gather with fellow travelers for a welcome dinner on board to kick off the river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 5
Rüdesheim am Rhein
You'll hike through vineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument from the late 1800s that overlooks the Rhine Valley and commemorates German unification. In the afternoon, you'll visit Schloss Johannisberg Winery in the Rheingau region, where they produce the world's first Riesling wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Niederwalddenkmal
- Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
Landmarks Niederwalddenkmal Schloss Johannisberg Winery - Day 6
Bernkastel
You have options in Bernkastel, a medieval town along the Moselle River. Take a guided walk through timber-framed houses and past castle ruins to the medieval marketplace, or if you prefer something more active, hike up to the Landshut Castle Ruins on the rocky ledge above town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
- Wine Experience in Bernkastel (extra expense)
Landmarks Bernkastel Landshut Castle Ruins 
- Day 7
Trier
Trier, known as the 'Rome of the North,' was founded by the Romans in the late 1st century B.C. Your guided tour covers ancient city baths and the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. You'll see layers of history in this lesser-known Rhine destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trier
- Visit to Roman city baths ruins
- Visit to Porta Nigra
Landmarks Porta Nigra Trier Roman City Baths 
- Day 8
Cochem
In Cochem, you can either take a guided tour of the town wall, old fortifications, and town hall, or join a bike tour through vineyards and scenic landscapes. Later in the evening, you'll see the Imperial Castle rising above the Moselle River valley, beautifully lit as it towers over the town.
- 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 Cochem Castle 
- Day 9
Koblenz
You'll walk through historic Koblenz on a guided tour, learning about its history and landmarks. Afterward, head to a traditional beer garden where locals gather with friends and family. It's a great way to experience real German culture and how people spend their evenings here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Koblenz walking tour
- Beer garden visit
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour
- Visit to Marksburg Castle (extra expense)
Landmarks Marksburg Castle 
- Day 10
Mainz
A guided tour takes you through Mainz, where you'll see the impressive sandstone cathedral and the Old Town with its medieval market squares and half-timbered houses. Mainz is the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the first printing press in the 15th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mainz
- Visit to Mainz Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Gutenberg Museum visit & workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Mainz Cathedral Gutenberg Museum - Day 11
Mainz to Frankfurt
After breakfast, you'll leave your Star-Ship and transfer to the airport for your flight home. You're departing with memories of the Rhine's charming towns, historic sites, and the river that connects them all.
- Meals
- Breakfast
