Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get transferred to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Once you board, you'll meet the captain and crew who'll be with you throughout the cruise.
- Day 2
Alkmaar
This morning you'll walk through Alkmaar, a charming Dutch town with historic canals and medieval buildings. The famous cheese market there has been operating for centuries. After lunch, you'll sail on the Rhine River, and tonight there's a welcome dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar
- Guided bike tour to Waterland
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights (extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar Cheese Market - Day 3
Düsseldorf to Cologne
You'll start with a walking tour of Düsseldorf, checking out its stylish boutiques and the charming Old Town right along the Rhine. Later you'll travel to Cologne to see its lively atmosphere and the Gothic Cathedral that dominates the skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Düsseldorf Old Town 
- Day 4
Koblenz and Rhine Gorge
The ship cruises to Koblenz where you'll take a walking tour of this Roman town, seeing the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner at the confluence of two rivers. In the afternoon, you'll sail through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge, passing romantic castles and medieval villages along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Church of Our Lady, Koblenz German Corner Rhine Gorge - Day 5
Heidelberg
You'll discover Heidelberg, a UNESCO City of Literature, on a guided tour that takes you through the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle and its gardens. If you're up for hiking, you can head up Mount Königstuhl for great views of the town. This evening features a private concert in a historical venue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
- Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl - Day 6
Strasbourg
After breakfast, you'll travel by coach from Kehl to Strasbourg, a medieval town full of character. You'll explore the cobbled squares and half-timbered houses while getting a sense of Alsace's traditional culture and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg Old Town 
- Day 7
Freiburg and Black Forest
You have options in Freiburg, the Capital of the Black Forest. You can sample authentic Black Forest specialties, take a guided bike tour through Breisach, or join an optional tour of Colmar depending on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg Black Forest - Day 8
Departure from Basel/Zurich
After breakfast, you'll disembark from the Star-Ship and head to the airport for your departure, taking with you memories from the Rhine and Black Forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
