Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll board the MS VISTARIO in Cologne starting at 4:00 p.m., though arriving earlier gives you time to walk around the city before check-in. Once on board, there's a welcome cocktail and dinner, then the ship sets sail overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne city on your own (if arriving before 4:00 p.m.)
Landmarks MS VISTARIO 
- Day 2
Romantic Rhine - Rüdesheim
The cruise takes you through the Romantic Rhine, a 65 km UNESCO World Heritage section lined with castles and vineyards. You'll reach Rüdesheim in the early afternoon for a guided tour, then have free time to wander through this tourist town. The ship continues sailing overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Rüdesheim
- Sailing through the Romantic Rhine
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Rüdesheim
Landmarks Romantic Rhine Rüdesheim am Rhein - Day 3
Speyer - Strasbourg
You wake up in Speyer, a German town where you can explore the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Stephen on your own (one of Germany's three Imperial Cathedrals). While you're having lunch, the ship sails toward Strasbourg, with overnight sailing continuing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Speyer
- Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Stephen (free to visit during free time)
Optional Activities
- Guided cathedral tour (arrangement required)
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Stephen 
- Day 4
Strasbourg
In Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace Region, a guided tour in the morning covers the historic center by coach and on foot. After lunch, you'll head back to the ship as it sails toward Basel. The overnight voyage continues.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg historic center and main sights
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Strasbourg after the guided tour
Landmarks Strasbourg Historic Center 
- Day 5
Basel
Basel is included in your itinerary, and you'll see Switzerland's oldest university city with its striking red sandstone town hall at the market square and the cathedral mixing late Romanesque and Gothic styles. By mid-afternoon, the ship sails toward Breisach, continuing overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Basel
- Market square with town hall viewing
- Cathedral viewing
Landmarks Basel Market Square Basel Cathedral - Day 6
Breisach
You'll arrive early in Breisach, a 16,000-person German village with artistic heritage and the Church of St. Stephen dating from the late 12th century. After exploring, lunch happens as the ship resumes sailing, with overnight travel continuing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Breisach
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of St. Stephen
- Explore Black Forest area nearby
Landmarks Church of St. Stephen 
- Day 7
Mannheim - Mainz
Late morning brings you to Mannheim, a university city where the Rhine and Neckar rivers meet, with significant automotive and aviation history. You can explore at your own pace before arriving in Mainz in the afternoon for more free time. The ship sails overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time in Mannheim
- Free time in Mainz
Landmarks Mannheim Mainz 
- Day 8
Mainz - Disembarkation
Breakfast is served on board, and you'll disembark after 9:00 a.m. If you want, you can leave luggage on the ship and spend more time in common areas or exploring the city before your scheduled transfer and the tour concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Mainz city before disembarkation
