Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne and head straight to your Rhine cruise ship. Before departure at 18:00, you've got the afternoon to check out this historic cathedral city and its various monuments and attractions. It's a good chance to walk around and get a feel for the place before settling into your cabin.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne cathedral and city monuments
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 2
Rüdesheim
The ship pulls into Rüdesheim at 11:00, and you'll make your way to the famous Drosselgasse, which is really the center of what people call Rhine Romanticism. There are stately homes and fortifications to see, plus local cultural attractions scattered around. Try to grab a traditional Rüdesheim coffee while you're there, it's a local thing worth experiencing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Visit Drosselgasse
- Explore stately homes and fortifications
- Try traditional Rüdesheim coffee
Landmarks Drosselgasse - Day 3
Speyer
You dock in Speyer early at 08:00, giving you the full day to explore. The city happens to be Germany's oldest planned medieval town, and the main draw is the UNESCO World Heritage Site Speyer Cathedral, which is one of the country's most important High Romanesque cathedrals. Since you've got plenty of time, you can wander around this 2,000-year-old city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Visit Speyer Cathedral
- Explore the medieval town
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral 
- Day 4
Breisach
Arriving at 14:00 in Breisach, you'll see why it's known for its location on a steep cliff along the Rhine. The Münster Sankt Stephan cathedral sits high on a hill overlooking the Rhine valley and is definitely worth the walk up. If sparkling wine interests you, Geldermann's wine facilities are optional but available to tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Visit Münster Sankt Stephan cathedral
- Visit Geldermann sparkling wine producer
Landmarks Münster Sankt Stephan 
- Day 5
Strasbourg (Kehl)
Strasbourg is on the itinerary at 08:00, and as the center of European policymaking, it's a significant stop. Wander through the medieval half-timbered houses and check out the elegant city palaces. Climb up to the cathedral's viewing platform for panoramic views across the city and its charming architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Climb cathedral viewing platform
- Explore medieval half-timbered houses
- Tour city palaces
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral 
- Day 6
Mainz
Your train pulls into Mainz at 7:00 AM, giving you a solid 16 hours to get a real feel for this historic city along the Rhine. Start by grabbing coffee at one of the cafes near the station, then head into the old town to walk through streets that have been here for centuries. The riverside location means you can stroll along the water between stops, and there's plenty of Roman history woven into the architecture if you're into that. By evening, you'll want to head back toward the station area, so plan your later activities closer to there. You've got until 11:00 PM, so there's no need to rush through everything early.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Embarkation snack and daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Free e-bike rental for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks Mainz 
- Day 7
Koblenz
You arrive in Koblenz at 07:00, another of Germany's oldest and most notable cities. Palaces, stately homes, and grand townhouses line the streets alongside romantic narrow lanes perfect for wandering. From the ship, you'll get a nice view of the A-ROSA sailing close to the famous Deutsches Eck headland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz palaces and stately homes
- Visit Deutsches Eck headland
Landmarks Deutsches Eck 
- Day 8
Cologne
The cruise ends when you arrive back in Cologne at 05:00, and it's time to disembark from your Rhine ship. You can explore the cathedral city at your own pace, or if you'd like to stay longer, now's the time to arrange accommodations to extend your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne cathedral and city monuments
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral
