Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get picked up at the airport for your transfer to the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. The captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you aboard, so you can settle in and get oriented before things kick off.
Landmarks Amsterdam Airport 
- Day 2
Alkmaar
Spend the morning in Alkmaar checking out the Dutch town's historic center and canals. The centuries-old cheese market is there if you want to see it, or there's an optional bike tour through the countryside if you prefer. That afternoon you'll sail on the Rhine River, and there's a welcome dinner this evening once you're settled on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar
- Guided bike tour to Waterland
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights (extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar Alkmaar Cheese Market Rhine River Waterland - Day 3
Cologne
A walking tour takes you through Düsseldorf so you can see the stylish boutiques and charming Old Town along the Rhine River. From there, you'll continue to Cologne where the famous Gothic Cathedral is on the agenda, and you'll have time to experience the city's lively atmosphere throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town Rhine River Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 4
Koblenz
The ship takes you to Koblenz for a walking tour of this Roman town. You'll see the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner where two European rivers meet. After that, you'll sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, where you can see romantic castles and medieval villages from the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Koblenz Church of Our Lady, Koblenz German Corner Rhine Gorge Moselle Valley Cochem Castle 
- Day 5
Heidelberg
In Heidelberg, a UNESCO City of Literature, there's a guided tour showing you the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle and its beautiful gardens. If you'd rather be more active, there's a hike with great views over the city as an alternative. Later this evening, you'll hear a private concert in a historical venue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
- Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
Landmarks Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl 
- Day 6
Strasbourg
A coach will take you to Strasbourg, an Alsatian town with cobbled squares and half-timbered houses. You'll do an included excursion exploring the heart of Alsace, and you'll have a chance to try regional food and drinks along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Kehl Strasbourg Alsace Baden Baden 
- Day 7
Freiburg
You're in Freiburg, known as the Capital of the Black Forest. There's time to sample authentic Black Forest specialties, or you can join a guided bike tour through Breisach if that interests you. There's also an extra-cost guided tour of nearby Colmar available if you want to venture further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg Black Forest Breisach Colmar - Day 8
Departure from Freiburg
After breakfast, you'll disembark from the Star-Ship and head to the airport for your departure. You're taking with you memories of the Black Forest and the entire Rhine journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
