Itinerary
- Day 1
Eberbach
You'll arrive in Eberbach and board MS Elbe Princesses II at 6 p.m. After getting settled in your cabin, there's a welcome cocktail where you'll meet the crew, then dinner follows. The evening is yours to wander around this medieval city on your own, checking out the half-timbered buildings, old fountains, and fortifications scattered throughout.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
- Evening walk through Eberbach
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Eberbach by coach
Landmarks Eberbach 
- Day 2
Neckar River to Heidelberg
The ship cruises the Neckar River starting this morning, passing by vineyards and small villages including Hirschhorn, Neckarsteinach, and Neckargem mund. You'll reach Heidelberg by early afternoon where you can either tour Heidelberg Castle and the old city or just take free time to explore on your own. The night is spent docked in Heidelberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning cruise on Neckar River
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle and old city including Church of the Holy Spirit
Landmarks Hirschhorn Neckarsteinach Neckargem mund Heidelberg Castle Church of the Holy Spirit 
- Day 3
Heidelberg to R uesheim
After leaving Heidelberg in the morning, the cruise heads toward Ruesheim via both the Neckar and Rhine rivers, passing through historic towns like Mainz and Bingen. You'll arrive mid-afternoon with several options: ride a tourist train and do a wine tasting, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, or hike through vineyards to the Niederwald Monument. Later, head to Drosselgasse where the cafes and bars keep things lively into the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning cruise on Neckar and Rhine rivers
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of local vineyards on tourist train
- Wine tasting in historic rooms of Bassenheimer Hof
- Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum visit
- DISCOVERY excursion: Hike through vineyards to Niederwald Monument
- Gondola lift to Niederwald Monument
- Visit Abbey of St. Hildegard
- Evening at Drosselgasse
Landmarks Mainz Bingen R uesheim Niederwald Monument Abbey of St. Hildegard Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Drosselgasse 
- Day 4
R uesheim to Koblenz
The morning brings a cruise through the Rhine Valley and Moselle River, with castles and old ruins visible from the water along with vineyards on both sides. You'll pass the Lorelei Rock before arriving in Koblenz early afternoon. If you're interested, explore the city itself or take the funicular up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for views across the region. The evening is free to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning cruise through Rhine Valley and Moselle
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress visit
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Koblenz
- Funicular railway to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz 
- Day 5
Koblenz to Cochem
Cruising continues in the morning heading toward Cochem, passing through a mix of countryside and towns before arriving early afternoon. Walk through Cochem's winding streets and small squares, noticing the houses painted in bright colors along the Moselle. Optional activities include a guided tour inside Reichsburg Castle or a hike that takes you through the town and into the surrounding forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning cruise from Koblenz to Cochem
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle
- Mini-bus transfer to Reichsburg Castle
- Free time exploring Cochem's old town
- DISCOVERY excursion: Panoramic urban hike through Cochem
- Hike along Moselle River
- Visit Saint Martin's Church
- Visit Kapuzinerkloster (former Capuchin monastery)
- Hike through forest to castle viewpoint
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Saint Martin's Church Kapuzinerkloster Cochem 
- Day 6
Cochem to Trier
This day is mostly spent on the water as the ship cruises the Moselle toward Trier, arriving in the evening. You can relax on deck and watch the river landscape unfold around each bend. You'll stay overnight in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day cruise on Moselle River to Trier
Landmarks Trier - Day 7
Trier to Saarbr uck en
Start the morning exploring Trier's Roman and medieval history through a guided tour, or stay on board if you prefer. After lunch, the cruise heads out again on the Moselle and Saar Rivers, passing the dramatic Saarschleife near Mettlach. There's an optional treetop walk if you're interested in a different perspective from 137 feet up. You'll reach Saarbrucken in time for a gala dinner on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise on Moselle and Saar Rivers
- Gala dinner on board
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC excursion: Guided tour of Trier including Roman amphitheater, imperial baths, Roman basilica, and Porta Nigra
- DISCOVERY excursion: Treetop Walk Saarschleife
- Hike through treetop walk at 137 feet (42 m) above ground
- Coach transfer to Mettlach
Landmarks Trier Roman Amphitheater Trier Imperial Baths Roman Basilica Porta Nigra Saarschleife Mettlach - Day 8
Saarbr uck en to Strasbourg
Breakfast is served on board in the morning before you disembark at 9 a.m. If you'd like, there's a coach transfer available to take you to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Strasbourg by coach
Landmarks Strasbourg
