Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
Your flights need to land by 3 pm in Basel, then you'll head to the ship and be on board by 5 pm. After settling into your cabin, you'll have dinner and get time to walk around and get familiar with everything. Later this evening, the ship starts cruising toward Breisach.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Black Forest - Strasbourg
You've got options here. Take a bike ride through the Rhine area, or head into the Black Forest to check out the Vogtsbauernhof museum and see how they make butter the traditional way. If you prefer something else, wander through medieval Freiburg's city center. There's also a chance to visit Colmar in the morning if you want. By evening, the ship sails to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar 
- Day 3
Strasbourg
Start with Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral, which has old murals and an astronomical clock you can see. Then head to La Petite France with its charming streets and buildings. You could also bike through the city with an Adventure Host, spend time at museums, or just walk around at your own pace. Later in the day, choose a guided excursion or relax before the evening sail to Ludwigshafen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Strasbourg with Adventure Host
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral, stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (available in afternoon)
- Self-guided museum visits
- Free time to explore city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 4
Heidelberg - Rüdesheim
Around Heidelberg, walk the Philosophers' Path for nice views, tour Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens, or visit Heidelberg Castle to see the Great Vat, which is the world's largest wine barrel. After you're done exploring, spend the afternoon sailing toward Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Schwetzingen Palace including palace gardens and historic square
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
Landmarks Philosophers' Walk Schwetzingen Palace Heidelberg Castle 
- Day 5
Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
The ship takes you through the Rhine Gorge from Rüdesheim to Koblenz with great views along the way. Once you arrive, bike through Koblenz with your Adventure Host, take a walking tour past old fortress walls and towers, or visit Sayn Manor House. There's live entertainment on the ship this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Bike ride through Koblenz's Mosel side with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk of Koblenz amid fortress walls, towers, squares and monuments
- Guided Tour of Sayn Manor House
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Sayn Manor House 
- Day 6
Bernkastel
The morning is relaxed as you sail to Bernkastel. Then you can hike in the area with your Adventure Host or take a guided walk through the wine village, seeing its medieval marketplace and old half-timbered houses with their 17th-century style. In the afternoon, visit a local winery to taste wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Bernkastel area with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel wine village including medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to local winery for wine tasting
Landmarks Bernkastel - Day 7
Luxembourg City - Trier
Take a guided tour of Luxembourg City to see dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture in the gorge terrain. After lunch, head to Trier and either explore on your own with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour of Germany's oldest city, where you'll see ancient remnants from 144-152 AD.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Luxembourg City including dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture
- Walk through Trier with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier starting from Porta Nigra through city center
Landmarks Luxembourg City Porta Nigra 
- Day 8
Cochem
The Moselle Valley offers several choices. Bike along the Mosel River with your Adventure Host, visit the former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker to learn about Cold War history, or walk through Cochem to see half-timbered houses and hike up to Reichsburg Castle for valley views. You can also explore Eltz Castle or have free time to do what you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along Mosel River with Adventure Host
- Visit former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker with underground vault tour
- Guided Walk of Cochem including half-timbered houses and hilltop Reichsburg Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
- Free time to explore at own pace
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Eltz Castle - Day 9
Cologne
In Cologne, bike through the city like a local, take a guided tour of Jewish heritage sites, or walk past the twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. After that, grab some Kölsch pale lager, a local beer brewed here for over 100 years, and relax. The ship sails to Amsterdam this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne including twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 10
Amsterdam
Amsterdam gives you plenty of options for the morning. Take an early walk with your Adventure Host, do a guided walking tour through cobblestone streets, or go on a canal cruise to see Golden Age homes. If it's tulip season, you could visit Keukenhof Gardens with millions of bulbs, or check out Zaanse Schans for windmills and Dutch houses. There's also a countryside bike tour or time to visit museums and galleries on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately Golden Age homes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens (during tulip season) with over seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans (outside tulip season) to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
- Optional Biking Tour through countryside
- Free time visiting museums or galleries
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Zaanse Schans - Day 11
Amsterdam / Rotterdam
Have breakfast this morning, then disembark and head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
