Itinerary
- Day 1
Transfer to Strasbourg
Board your river cruise ship at 6 p.m. in Strasbourg and get settled into your cabin. You'll meet the crew at a welcome cocktail where everyone gathers to kick things off. After that, the ship starts moving toward Koblenz and you can spend the evening getting acquainted with the vessel and other passengers before heading to bed.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer to Strasbourg
- Day 2
Koblenz
Arrive in Koblenz this morning and you'll have the day to explore the city. There's an optional tour up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress using the funicular railway, which gives you panoramic views over the area. Wander through the traditional Christmas market in the old town and grab something to eat from the stalls. Later you'll return to the ship for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Rhine River to Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress visit with funicular railway
- Christmas market exploration in Koblenz old town
Landmarks Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine-Moselle Confluence - Day 3
Rhine Valley
Cruise through the Rhine Valley in the morning and you'll see the Rock of the Lorelei and castles along the banks. In the afternoon, there's an optional tourist train to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum if that interests you. The Christmas Market of Nations has about 120 wooden chalets set up, so plan to walk around and browse. Stroll back to the ship via Drosselgasse, and if you want, check out the cafes and bars there for evening entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Valley
Optional Activities
- Tourist train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
- Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum visit (approximately 350 exhibits from 18th-20th centuries)
- Christmas Market of Nations exploration
- Evening activities at Drosselgasse
Landmarks Rock of the Lorelei Drosselgasse 
- Day 4
Speyer and Heidelberg
Arrive in Speyer this morning and then take an optional coach trip to Heidelberg in the afternoon. You'll walk through the romantic old town and see the castle exteriors. The Christmas markets are spread across Marktplatz, Universitatsplatz (which has an antique carousel), and Kornmarkt, so there's plenty to see. Head back to the ship for a gala dinner and then cruise toward Strasbourg overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Speyer
- Gala dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Coach excursion to Heidelberg
- Guided tour of Heidelberg old town
- Heidelberg Castle exterior visit
- Heidelberg Christmas markets at Marktplatz, Universitätsplatz, and Kornmarkt
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Marktplatz 
- Day 5
Disembark at Strasbourg
Have breakfast on board in the morning before you disembark at 9 a.m. in Strasbourg. Pack your things and collect any items you left in your cabin, then head down the gangway to end your river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
