Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll land in Cologne and have the afternoon to check out the city before your cruise leaves at 18:00. The cathedral here is the main draw, along with the museums and old town streets. If you can swing arriving a day early, that gives you more breathing room to walk around without rushing before boarding.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Cochem
The ship pulls into Cochem at 11:00 on the Moselle riverbank. From there, wander up to Reichsburg castle, which sits high above town and dominates the whole area. The streets below are worth a stroll, and there are local shops and cafes to check out. You'll head back to the ship by 17:00.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Visit Reichsburg castle
- Tour the West German federal bank secret bunker
- Explore Cochem town
Landmarks/POIs Reichsburg Cochem - Day 3
Bernkastel-Kues
This is an early arrival at 03:00 in Bernkastel-Kues, so you'll have a full 17 hours in the old town before departure. The wine bars and taverns here are the real highlight, so grab a glass and settle in at one of the cosy spots. If you're interested, you can arrange a tasting with a local winemaker to learn about the region's wines.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting session with a winemaker
- Visit cosy wine bars
- Explore rustic wine taverns
- Tour steep vineyard slopes
- Explore the old town
- Day 4
Koblenz
Koblenz welcomes you at 07:00, and this city has over 2,000 years of history baked into its streets. There are old palaces, grand townhouses, and romantic corners scattered throughout. The Deutsches Eck headland is a famous spot you'll see from the ship. You have until 17:00 to get around town before departure.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz's palaces and stately homes
- Wander narrow lanes and romantic corners
- View Deutsches Eck headland
- Discover cultural attractions
Landmarks/POIs Deutsches Eck - Day 5
Aschaffenburg
Landing in Frankfurt at 07:00, you can spend the morning checking out Goethe's birthplace and the banking district before the ship continues up the Main river. Later that evening, you'll arrive in Aschaffenburg at 23:00 and stay onboard for the night. Johannisburg Castle is the main attraction there.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Frankfurt's historic center
- Visit sites related to the 1848 German national assembly
- View Frankfurt's high-rises and business district
- Tour Johannisburg Castle
- Explore Aschaffenburg's historic buildings and nature parks
Landmarks/POIs Johannisburg Castle - Day 6
Aschaffenburg
Today is all about Aschaffenburg. Head to Johannisburg Castle for views over the old town and the Main river, or spend time walking through the historic buildings and parks. There's plenty to do without feeling rushed, and the town has a quiet, pleasant feel compared to bigger cities.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Tour Johannisburg Castle
- Explore historic buildings
- Discover idyllic nature parks
- Enjoy views over the old town and River Main
Landmarks/POIs Johannisburg Castle - Day 7
Mainz
Mainz comes up at 07:00, and the city has 2,000 years of history to explore. You'll feel the local atmosphere as you walk around the cathedral and check out the different attractions. The vibe here is more relaxed than some other Rhine cities. Departure is at 17:00, so that gives you a full day to get a sense of the place.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mainz's 2,000-year history
- Visit historic landmarks throughout the city
- Experience local culture and way of life
Landmarks/POIs Mainz Cathedral - Day 8
Cologne
The cruise ends in Cologne at 07:00, bringing you back where you started. You can take time to reflect on the journey or use the day to explore parts of the city you missed earlier. Some travelers choose to stay longer and keep discovering the cathedral and museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral
