Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board your Rhine & Moselle Fairytales cruise ship and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Dinner happens onboard as you prepare for what's ahead on two of Europe's most scenic rivers.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Check out Amsterdam's canal system on a scenic cruise that takes you through 165 canals. Later, your ship leaves Amsterdam and you start heading down the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Day 3
Cologne
A guided tour takes you through Cologne's historic Old Town to see medieval landmarks like the Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church. The day ends with Kölsch beer tasting at a local tavern, though if you're more active, there's a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church
- Visit to local tavern for Kölsch beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride along the Rhine and through historic Stadtgarten
Landmarks Cologne Rathaus Fishmarkt Great St. Martin Church Stadtgarten 
- Day 4
Koblenz
Multiple options are available. You can visit the 13th-century Lahneck Castle on a guided tour with stories about Knights Templar, take an aerial cable car over the Rhine to Koblenz for a city tour, cycle along both rivers, or hike around Lahnstein to reach the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour through Lahneck Castle
- Aerial cable car ride over the Rhine to Koblenz with guided city tour
- Two Rivers Bike Tour along Rhine and Moselle rivers
- Guided hike around Lahnstein to Burg Lahneck Castle
Landmarks Lahneck Castle Koblenz - Day 5
Cochem
The ship cruises through scenic sections of the Moselle River before arriving in Cochem. You'll walk through charming half-timbered houses and can visit Reichsburg Castle on a guided tour, then wander the Old Town. Hikers can trek to the castle, and cyclists can ride through the surrounding countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Reichsburg Castle
- Walk through Cochem Old Town
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Reichsburg Castle
- Bike tour through Cochem
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle 
- Day 6
Trier
Trier, Germany's oldest city once known as the 'Rome of the North,' is on your itinerary. A city tour shows you its impressive Roman relics and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Optional activities include focusing on the Porta Nigra Gate or hiking above the city to Petrisberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Trier exploring Roman relics and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Guided tour of Porta Nigra Gate
- Hike to Petrisberg above Trier
Landmarks Porta Nigra Petrisberg - Day 7
Bernkastel
You'll walk through Bernkastel's colorful Old Town center on a guided tour that highlights medieval and Renaissance buildings, includes a winery visit, and features tastings. Cyclists can join a bike tour instead, while hikers have the option to trek to the 9th-century ruins of Landshut Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bernkastel Old Town
- Winery visit and tasting
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through Bernkastel
- Hike to ruins of Landshut Castle
Landmarks Landshut Castle 
- Day 8
Rüdesheim
The ship cruises through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge before reaching Rüdesheim. You can ride a gondola high above vineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue with wine tasting, explore vineyard scenery on foot or by bike, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, or try Rüdesheimer coffee made tableside with brandy and whipped cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Hike through vineyards
- Guided bike tour through Rheingau wine region
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks Niederwalddenkmal Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet 
- Day 9
Schwetzingen - Neckar Valley
Several excursions are available based on your interests. Visit Heidelberg, a medieval city in the Neckar River Valley, tour the Schwetzingen Baroque Palace with over 800 exhibits, hike the historic Philosopher's Path along the Neckar River, or cycle to the half-timbered town of Ladenburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Heidelberg
- Guided tour of Schwetzingen Baroque Palace
- Hike along Philosopher's Path overlooking Neckar River
- Bike tour to Ladenburg
Landmarks Heidelberg Schwetzingen Baroque Palace Philosopher's Path Ladenburg - Day 10
Strasbourg
Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, blends French and German influences due to its location. You'll walk through the 'La Petite France' district and past the Cathédrale de Notre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Active travelers can join a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l'Orangerie.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Petite France district
- Visit to Cathédrale de Notre Dame and its astronomical clock
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks La Petite France Cathédrale de Notre Dame Parc de l'Orangerie 
- Day 11
Riquewihr
From Breisach, you can visit the Alsatian town of Riquewihr on a walking tour that shows how it looked in the 16th century, including the Dolder Gate and historic architecture. Alternatively, cycle through scenic countryside or hike through the Kaiserstuhl volcanic region with its vineyards and unique landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Riquewihr including Dolder Gate
- Bike tour through Alsatian countryside
- Hike through Kaiserstuhl volcanic region
Landmarks Riquewihr Dolder Gate Kaiserstuhl 
- Day 12
Disembarkation
You'll disembark the ship and say goodbye to Switzerland before heading to your return flight home. Breakfast is served before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
