Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll arrive at Zurich airport and get transferred to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Basel. The captain and crew welcome you on board, and you'll have time to settle in and get familiar with the ship before departure.
- Day 2
Colmar
Your first stop is Colmar, where you can take a guided tour through the cobblestone lanes with their colorful window boxes and half-timbered buildings. If you're interested in something different, canoeing on the Rhine gives you another way to see the area from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar
- Canoeing on the Rhine
Landmarks/POIs Colmar Old Town - Day 3
Strasbourg
You'll experience Strasbourg on a traditional canal boat tour, passing through Petite France with its storybook canals, half-timbered houses, and covered bridges. The tour also includes the Neustadt imperial quarter, then you get free time to walk around and explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Alsatian Wine Route (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Petite France Vauban Dam Neustadt - Day 4
Mainz
In Mainz, a guided tour takes you through the impressive sandstone cathedral, medieval market squares, and half-timbered houses. You'll learn about Johannes Gutenberg and how he created the first printed books, including the Gutenberg Bible, right here in this historic town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mainz
Optional Activities
- Visit to Eberbach Abbey & wine tasting (extra expense)
- Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Mainz Cathedral Mainz Old Town - Day 5
Rheingau Region - Schloss Johannisberg & Sankt Goar
You can visit Schloss Johannisberg Winery in the Rheingau region, which is the world's first Riesling winery with over 1000 years of wine cultivation. The 900-year-old abbey cellar holds 25,000 precious wines. Alternatively, you might hike through vineyards to the historical Niederwalddenkmal Monument, and later join an optional afternoon hike in Sankt Goar to see Rheinfels Castle ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine visit and tasting at Schloss Johannisberg
- Active hike to Niederwalddenkmal Monument
- Afternoon hike with Activity Manager in Sankt Goar
Landmarks/POIs Schloss Johannisberg Niederwalddenkmal Monument Rheinfels Castle - Day 6
Bernkastel
The ship sails through the Moselle River to Bernkastel, a town with well-preserved buildings from 1416 and a history going back thousands of years. You can wander through the peaceful vineyards and taste famous Riesling wine, or take an active hike to the Landshut Castle Ruins overlooking the Moselle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moselle vineyard hike & wine tasting
- Active hike to Landshut Castle ruins
Landmarks/POIs Bernkastel Old Town Landshut Castle - Day 7
Cochem
You'll explore the town of Cochem on a guided tour, seeing the remains of the historic town wall with old fortifications, the town hall, and other historic sites. If you prefer something different, you can cycle along the Moselle or spend time in a German beer garden.
- 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/POIs Reichsburg Castle Cochem Old Town - Day 8
Koblenz to Bonn
Starting with a free morning in Koblenz, you'll sail through the afternoon taking in the Rhine and Moselle landscapes. After arriving in Bonn, the former capital of West Germany and Beethoven's birthplace, you can either take a walking tour of Bonn Minster, the old town, and Beethoven House, or join a guided bike tour through the city's hidden areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bonn
- Guided bike tour in Bonn
Landmarks/POIs Bonn Minster Altes Rathaus Beethoven House - Day 9
Nijmegen
In Nijmegen, the oldest town in the Netherlands and a former Roman settlement, you'll join a walking tour through the center to see architectural highlights and learn about local history. Alternatively, you can bike along the river to experience the countryside features along the Waal, or visit Palais Het Loo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nijmegen Walking tour
- Guided bike tour in Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palais Het Loo (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Nijmegen City Center 
- Day 10
Dordrecht to Rotterdam
After a morning walk in Dordrecht, you'll sail to Rotterdam. A walking tour shows you this city of architectural contrasts, from the WWII reconstruction efforts to contemporary Rotterdam with its tall commercial and residential buildings, including the historic 45-metre-high Witte Huis.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rotterdam
- Walk to town with Activity Manager in Dordrecht
Landmarks/POIs Rotterdam City Center Witte Huis 
- Day 11
Rotterdam to Airport
Following breakfast, you'll disembark the ship and head to the airport, taking with you memories of the Moselle vineyards and castles you saw along the legendary Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
