Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive in Basel and meet an Emerald Cruises representative who transfers you to your Star-Ship. Get settled in this evening and join other guests for dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Colmar
Head to the medieval town of Colmar with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered buildings, and flower-covered window boxes. You can take a guided town tour, or if you'd rather stay active, there's a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar available instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar
- Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Colmar 
- Day 3
Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl and you transfer to Strasbourg. A canal boat tour takes you through the UNESCO-listed city center, passing Petite France and the historic Neustadt district. The afternoon is yours to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg City Centre Petite France Neustadt Imperial Quarter 
- Day 4
Baden-Baden
You're transferred from Rastatt to Baden-Baden, the elegant spa town known for centuries of royal and celebrity visitors. There's a guided walking tour included, plus an active option to hike to Altes Schloss castle ruins with views over the Black Forest and Rhine Valley. Later, catch an evening concert at a historic venue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Evening Concert on the Rhine
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Altes Schloss
- Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
- Entrance to the Casino (extra expense)
Landmarks Altes Schloss Baden-Baden - Day 5
Heidelberg
Walk Heidelberg's cobblestone streets and see the city that inspired German Romantic writers. You'll have a guided tour that includes Heidelberg Castle, or choose the active hike from Mount Königstuhl for panoramic views of the city and countryside below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
Optional Activities
- Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
- Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Durkheim (extra expense)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl 
- Day 6
Koblenz
Start your time in Koblenz with a guided walking tour through the charming streets of this historic Rhine Gorge gateway city. After that, you'll take a cable car ride across the confluence where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, heading up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for some great views and history. If you're feeling energetic, there's also the option to do a bike tour through the city to get a different perspective of the area.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Cable car ride across the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Bike tour in Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge Eltz Castle 
- Day 7
Rüdesheim
This morning you sail through the Rhine valley, hearing stories about Rhine legends. You'll arrive in Rüdesheim by afternoon, known for its charm, cuckoo clocks, and Bavarian beer. Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum with its collection of music boxes in a half-timbered tower, ride the minitrain, and try the famous Rüdesheimer coffee with German brandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Rhine valley
- Legends on the Rhine
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
- Minitrain ride
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Rüdesheim 
- Day 8
Frankfurt to Berlin
After breakfast, transfer from the Star-Ship to the airport and fly to Berlin. Check into your central hotel for a three-night stay in Germany's dynamic capital, where you'll find lots to experience from entertainment to historic sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Berlin
Your local guide leads a walking tour past Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Berlin Wall, which stands as a symbol of the city's division and reunification. The afternoon is free so you can explore Berlin's creative neighborhoods, arts scene, or try one of many restaurants around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Berlin
Landmarks Alexanderplatz Brandenburg Gate Berlin Wall - Day 10
Berlin
Spend this day exploring Berlin however you'd like. Check out historic and modern landmarks across the city, visit museums on Museum Island, browse food markets in the market halls, or shop along Kurfürstendamm, one of Berlin's major shopping streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Potsdam (extra expense)
Landmarks Berlin Museum Island Kurfürstendamm - Day 11
Berlin to Departure
After breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you head to the airport for your departure flight, taking with you memories from your time in Berlin and along the Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
