Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head to your ship for check-in. If you have time before boarding, the afternoon is open for exploring the city. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are both worth stopping by if you want to squeeze in some culture before getting settled on board.
- Start point
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (Embark)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Rijksmuseum
- Visit the Van Gogh Museum
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum 
- Day 2
Kinderdijk
This morning you'll sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its windmill network. You'll tour the windmills and learn about the flood management systems, then actually go inside a working windmill to see how it operates and where people lived. Back on the ship, you'll taste Dutch cheeses and jenever, followed by a presentation about the Dutch Golden Age. The ship cruises through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kinderdijk windmills and flood management devices
- Enter and tour a working windmill with mechanisms and living quarters
- Sample handcrafted Dutch cheeses and jenever
- Presentation on the Dutch Golden Age
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 3
Cologne
Cologne's Old Town is on the morning schedule, where you'll see St. Martin's Church and the Dom cathedral. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander the waterfront or take optional excursions like climbing to the top of the Dom or diving into the city's beer culture with a Kölsch tasting. You'll head back to the ship for evening departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning guided tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit St. Martin's Church
- Visit the Dom (Cologne Cathedral)
Optional Activities
- Ascend to the Dom's roof for views of the cathedral and city
- Optional excursion exploring Cologne's beer culture with Kölsch beer tasting and brauhaus dinner
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral (Dom) St. Martin's Church - Day 4
Rüdesheim
After disembarking, you can tour the 700-year-old Marksburg Castle or choose other options like Ehrenbreitstein Fortress or a guided walk through Koblenz. Later, the ship cruises through the scenic Middle Rhine Valley with views of hilltop castles. You'll arrive in Rüdesheim for free time in the pedestrian Drosselgasse to grab dinner on board or in town, or book an optional shore dinner. The ship departs after midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Onboard lunch while cruising the Middle Rhine), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marksburg Castle
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Optional guided exploration of Koblenz on foot
- Optional dinner on shore
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Drosselgasse - Day 5
Speyer
After breakfast, you'll disembark to explore Heidelberg and tour its 11th-century castle ruins that overlook the Neckar River Valley. You'll walk through Old Town and visit the historic gates. On your way back to the ship, you'll stop in Speyer to see its imposing Romanesque cathedral with its ornate interior.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Visit Heidelberg Castle ruins
- Walking tour of Heidelberg Old Town to historic gates
- Visit Speyer Cathedral
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Speyer Cathedral - Day 6
Strasbourg
In Kehl, you'll disembark for a guided tour of Strasbourg that includes the European Parliament and the cathedral interior. The afternoon is free for exploring the city's mix of French and German cultures, churches, medieval bridges, and art nouveau architecture. Optional excursions are available to Alsatian wine country or a culinary tour. That evening, there's a 'Taste of Germany' dinner event on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Taste of Germany dinner event)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit the European Parliament
- Tour the interior of Strasbourg Cathedral
- Taste of Germany dinner event
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion into Alsatian wine country with winery tour and tasting
- Optional culinary excursion exploring Strasbourg with Alsatian cuisine samples and wine pairings
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral European Parliament - Day 7
Black Forest - Colmar
You'll dock in Breisach and head out on a scenic drive through the Black Forest mountains, meadows, and forests. There's a stop at a local workshop for a cuckoo clock-making demonstration and to see how Black Forest Cake is made. You'll return to the ship for lunch. Optional afternoon excursions let you visit the storybook town of Colmar or explore World War II history. Evening dinner is on board, and the ship cruises overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic excursion through the Black Forest with mountain landscape, meadows and forests
- Visit local workshop for cuckoo clock-making demonstration
- Learn how Black Forest Cake is made
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Colmar to see medieval, Gothic and Renaissance buildings and visit a fine arts museum
- Optional excursion exploring Colmar's World War II history
Landmarks Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Colmar - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark and head to the airport for your return flight. You also have the option to extend your trip with 2 nights in Lucerne or Basel, or 3 nights in Lake Como if you'd like more time in the region.
- End point
- Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland (Disembark)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend journey with 2 nights in Lucerne
- Extend journey with 2 nights in Basel
- Extend journey with 3 nights in Lake Como
