Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board the ship and get settled into your luxury stateroom. After storing your bags and getting oriented, dinner is served onboard as the crew prepares for departure. It's a relaxed evening to unwind before the journey begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you'll take a guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's famous canal system, seeing about 165 canals that wind through the city. Later in the day, after heading back to the ship, you'll set sail and leave Amsterdam behind as the cruise continues downriver.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Day 3
Cologne
The ship arrives in Cologne and you have several options to choose from. You could join a guided tour of the Old Town to see the Rathaus and Fishmarkt, visit the impressive Cologne Cathedral, head to a local tavern to try the famous Kölsch beer, or take a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten. Pick whichever appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church with local tavern visit for Kölsch beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
- Guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Rathaus Fishmarkt Great St. Martin Church Cologne Cathedral Stadtgarten - Day 4
Rüdesheim
You'll cruise through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge to reach Rüdesheim, a town known for its wine production. Options include wine tasting at local vineyards, taking a gondola ride up to Niederwalddenkmal, hiking through the vineyards, joining a guided bike tour, visiting Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, or trying the town's famous Rüdesheimer coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Rüdesheim vineyards
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
- Guided hike through vineyards
- Guided bike tour along Rhine River
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks/POIs Niederwalddenkmal Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet Rhine Gorge - Day 5
Ludwigshafen
From Ludwigshafen, you'll choose an excursion. Head to medieval Heidelberg to see its iconic red sandstone castle and Great Vat, or hike Philosopher's Path. Alternatively, explore Speyer with its UNESCO World Heritage Romanesque cathedral, bike to the picturesque town of Ladenburg, or select another available option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
- Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg
- Excursion to Speyer to visit Romanesque Cathedral and Altpörtel medieval gate
- Guided bike ride along Neckar River to Ladenburg
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Great Vat Philosopher's Path Speyer Cathedral Altpörtel Ladenburg - Day 6
Strasbourg
Today brings you to Strasbourg, where French and German influences blend together due to its location near the border. You can walk through the fairytale-like La Petite France district and see the Cathédrale de Notre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. If you prefer, join a guided bike ride that takes you through the city and Parc de l'Orangerie.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Petite France district and Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks/POIs La Petite France Cathédrale de Notre Dame Parc de l'Orangerie - Day 7
Basel
The ship reaches Basel, Switzerland's third largest city with a long history as a university, banking, and trade center. Explore the medieval town hall and decorated market square on foot, or take a guided bike tour that goes through three countries. Full-day excursion options include traveling to Lucerne, visiting a local winery, touring Wildegg Castle, or hiking to the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour or guided bike tour of Basel through Switzerland, France, and Germany
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Lucerne to explore medieval towers
- Swiss wine tasting at local winery
- Guided tour of Wildegg Castle
- Hike to Wildegg Castle
Landmarks/POIs Basel Medieval Town Hall Wildegg Castle - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast is served, you'll disembark from the ship and prepare for your flight home. Pack your bags and say goodbye to Basel as you head to the airport to begin your journey back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
