Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne and have the afternoon to walk around this cathedral city on the Rhine before the cruise departs at 19:00. The city gives you time to check out some of its main sites and get a feel for the place. If possible, arriving a day early lets you relax and wander the streets without rushing to catch your ship.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in this medieval city
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 2
Rüdesheim
You're in Rüdesheim by midday, and this is the heart of Rhine wine country. The Drosselgasse is a 144-meter street packed with wine taverns, so you'll find plenty of spots to grab a drink and watch the crowds. Walk through the stately homes and fortifications around town, and try a Rüdesheim coffee if you can find a café making it the traditional way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full BoardPlus comprehensive breakfast buffet), Lunch (Full BoardPlus lunch buffet), Dinner (Full BoardPlus dinner buffet)
Optional Activities
- Walk the Drosselgasse
- Visit stately homes and fortifications
- Enjoy a Rüdesheim coffee at a local establishment
Landmarks Drosselgasse - Day 3
Speyer
Speyer shows up on your itinerary as one of Germany's oldest planned medieval towns with over 2,000 years of history behind it. The main draw here is the UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, a remarkable High Romanesque structure that's considered one of the country's most important. The town sits right on the river, so there's plenty to see walking around the historic streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full BoardPlus comprehensive breakfast buffet), Lunch (Full BoardPlus lunch buffet), Dinner (Full BoardPlus dinner buffet)
Optional Activities
- Visit Speyer Cathedral
- Explore the medieval town and historic sites
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral - Day 4
Strasbourg
The ship docks at Kehl for Strasbourg, a city known for its role in European politics and culture. You can wander through the old town with its half-timbered medieval houses and grand palaces. Climbing to the cathedral's viewing platform gives you a different perspective, and from up there the old town spreads out like a detailed model.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full BoardPlus comprehensive breakfast buffet), Lunch (Full BoardPlus lunch buffet), Dinner (Full BoardPlus dinner buffet)
Optional Activities
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral and climb the viewing platform
- Explore the medieval half-timbered houses
- Discover elegant city palaces
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral - Day 5
Mainz - Loreley Valley - Koblenz
You'll start things off in Mainz, a city that's been around for more than 2,000 years, so there's plenty to see if you want to wander around before your cruise departs. Once you board, the ship takes you through the Loreley Valley, which lines the Rhine with some really nice scenery along the way. By evening you'll arrive in Koblenz, where you can check out Deutsches Eck, the headland where two rivers meet, and walk through the old town to see the palaces and historic streets that make the city what it is today.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise sailing
- Mainz exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn during Loreley Valley cruise
- Guided tour of Koblenz
Landmarks Deutsches Eck Loreley Valley - Day 6
Cologne
The cruise returns to Cologne early in the morning, bringing you back to where it all started. This cathedral city has plenty of monuments and attractions, so you can disembark and either spend more time exploring or continue on to wherever you're heading next.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full BoardPlus comprehensive breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Cathedral
- Visit monuments and attractions in the city
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral
