Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll meet your driver at the airport and head to the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Once on board, you'll get to know your captain and crew, then sit down for dinner with the other passengers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Day 2
Freiburg
The ship docks and you head into Freiburg, the Black Forest's main city. You have choices here - take the included guided tour with Black Forest food tasting, join a bike tour through Breisach if you're more active, or opt for the DiscoverMORE excursion to Colmar instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour in Breisach (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Guided tour of Colmar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg Breisach Colmar 
- Day 3
Kehl to Strasbourg
You disembark at Kehl and travel by coach to Strasbourg. Walk through medieval cobblestone squares and see half-timbered houses on the Flavours of Alsace excursion, where you'll sample regional dishes. Later that evening, there's an exclusive private concert in a historical venue included in your package.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace excursion
- Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg Baden Baden 
- Day 4
Mannheim to Heidelberg
Your Rhine River cruise starts with time on board as the ship moves along the water, and you'll pass right where the Rhine and Neckar rivers meet. After that, a coach takes you to Heidelberg, a UNESCO City of Literature where writers like Mark Twain and William Turner found inspiration. On the guided tour through town, you'll walk past historical landmarks and see Heidelberg Castle, an impressive Renaissance structure that overlooks the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim with specialty coffee (extra expense)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl 
- Day 5
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
You'll sail through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge, seeing romantic castles and half-timbered villages along the way. After arriving in Koblenz, take an orientation walk through the cobbled squares and narrow streets. Head to the German Corner to see where two major European rivers meet, and get a look at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. There's also a DiscoverMORE option to visit the Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Cochem Castle 
- Day 6
Cologne to Düsseldorf
The ship pulls into Cologne and you'll explore one of Germany's oldest cities, getting close to the famous Cathedral. After lunch, take a walking tour of Düsseldorf, a city with stylish shopping and a charming Old Town. You can stroll along the Rhine, look at the architecture, and find local spots. An optional Cologne Beer Experience is also available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- Cologne Beer Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 7
Alkmaar
You arrive in Alkmaar, a Dutch town near Amsterdam with historic canals and medieval buildings worth exploring. The famous cheese market here has been running for centuries - you'll see traditional cheesemakers selling their products. If you like being active, there's a guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside, or you can choose the private Amsterdam hidden gems tour or Dutch Delights experience as optional add-ons.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
- Dutch Delights (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar Alkmaar Cheese Market Waterland 
- Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave the Star-Ship and your driver takes you to the airport for departure. You head home with memories of the Black Forest, Strasbourg, and all the Rhine River towns you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
