Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and board your cruise ship by 5 pm (get there by 3:30 pm). Spend the rest of your day however you like, either wandering around the city on your own or joining an optional guided tour out to Zaanse Schans to see the historic windmills and traditional Dutch architecture.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
Head to the Adventure Center this morning and pick your activity: take a guided walking tour through Amsterdam's narrow cobblestone streets, or do a guided canal cruise to see the grand homes from Amsterdam's Golden Age. In the afternoon, you can either join another optional tour or spend time on your own checking out one of the city's many museums or galleries. The ship heads toward Cologne after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets of Amsterdam (choice option)
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (specific options not detailed)
- Visit Amsterdam's museums or galleries (free time option)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Cologne
You'll have a relaxed morning of sailing, then choose an activity in Cologne: bike around like the locals with your Adventure Host, take a guided walk through the city's Jewish heritage sites, or join a walking tour focused on the famous twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Later, grab a glass of Kölsch (locally brewed pale lager with over 100 years of tradition) and settle in. The evening brings live music from local musicians on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host (choice option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (choice option)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring Gothic cathedral (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Glass of Kölsch pale lager (free time activity)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 4
Cochem
Pick your morning activity: join an optional tour to Eltz Castle, or choose from included options like biking along the Moselle River with your Adventure Host, visiting a former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker with its Cold War vault, or walking through Cochem to see the half-timbered houses and climb up to Reichsburg Castle for views over the valley. The ship sails to Trier in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along the Moselle River with Adventure Host (choice option)
- Visit former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker and underground vault (choice option)
- Guided Walk of Cochem with visit to Reichsburg Castle (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
Landmarks Eltz Castle Reichsburg Castle - Day 5
Trier to Bernkastel
This morning, select your activity: walk around Trier with your Adventure Host, take a guided tour of Germany's oldest city starting from Porta Nigra with ruins from 144-152 AD, or join a guided tour to nearby Luxembourg City with its dramatic scenery and ancient ruins. Later, the ship moves on toward Bernkastel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in Trier with Adventure Host (choice option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier with ancient Roman sites from 144-152 AD (choice option)
- Guided Tour of Luxembourg City (choice option)
Landmarks Porta Nigra Luxembourg City - Day 6
Bernkastel
Choose a morning activity: hike with your Adventure Host through the beautiful area, or take a guided walk through Bernkastel to see the medieval marketplace and 17th-century timber-framed gabled houses. In the afternoon, you can sign up for an optional tour at a local winery for wine tasting. The ship then cruises toward Koblenz.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Bernkastel area with Adventure Host (choice option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel wine village (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to a local winery for wine tasting
Landmarks Bernkastel - Day 7
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
In Koblenz, pick your activity: bike ride on the Mosel side with your Adventure Host, a guided city walk among ancient fortress walls and monuments, or a tour of Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens. Afterward, you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge on the way to Rüdesheim with great views. After dinner, walk around the village or catch live entertainment on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Koblenz with Adventure Host (choice option)
- Guided City Walk of Koblenz amid ancient fortress walls and monuments (choice option)
- Guided Visit to Sayn Manor House and Butterfly Gardens (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Rüdesheim village
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Sayn Manor House Rüdesheim - Day 8
Ludwigshafen to Strasbourg
Choose your morning adventure in Heidelberg: walk the Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host, explore Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens, or take a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the Renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (known as the World's Largest Wine Barrel). The ship heads to Strasbourg in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in Heidelberg on the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host (choice option)
- Guided Tour of Schwetzingen Palace and palace gardens (choice option)
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle featuring the Great Vat (choice option)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Schwetzingen Palace - Day 9
Strasbourg
Start your morning in Strasbourg: bike around the city with your Adventure Host or take a guided sightseeing tour covering the Gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and astronomical clock, plus the charming La Petite France District. Spend the afternoon on an optional tour or wandering the city center and museums at your own pace. Live entertainment happens on board after dinner as the ship sails to Breisach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (choice option)
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (specific options not detailed)
- Visit Strasbourg museums or stroll the city center (free time option)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 10
Breisach to Basel
You'll choose a full-day guided tour: explore the Black Forest to visit Vogtsbauernhof (an open-air museum), see an authentic water mill, and watch a traditional butter-making demonstration, or take a tour of Freiburg's medieval city center surrounded by the Black Forest and vineyards. There's also an optional tour to the charming village of Colmar with its medieval and early Renaissance half-timbered buildings. The ship heads to Basel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (choice option)
- Guided Tour to Freiburg's medieval city center (choice option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village in the morning
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 11
Basel
Your cruise ends with breakfast in Basel this morning. After that, you'll prepare for your departure to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
