Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive in Basel and meet your Emerald Cruises representative at the airport for a transfer to your Star-Ship. The captain and crew will welcome you on board, and you'll have dinner together with your fellow guests this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
- Day 2
Freiburg
The ship docks and you can explore Freiburg in the Black Forest. Walk through the historic center with its colorful half-timbered houses and market square, or visit the botanical garden. If you prefer something active, there's a bike tour around the medieval town of Breisach with Rhine River views. You can also book a guided tour of nearby Colmar for an additional cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg Botanical Garden Breisach - Day 3
Kehl to Strasbourg
After docking in Kehl, you'll transfer by coach to Strasbourg for a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, including the Petite France area with its canal system and half-timbered houses. In the afternoon, you can join an active walk to Orangerie Park, book the Baden Baden Spa Experience for an extra cost, or simply wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Active walk to Orangerie Park
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg Old Town Petite France Orangerie Park 
- Day 4
Schwetzingen
You have options for the day: tour Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens with over 100 sculptures, or take a guided hike through the vineyards of Bad-Dürkheim, a wellness town. There's also an optional guided tour of Heidelberg available for an additional cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
- Guided hike through a vineyard in Bad-Dürkheim
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg (extra expense)
Landmarks Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens Bad-Dürkheim - Day 5
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
You'll sail through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge, passing romantic castles and medieval villages perched above forested canyons. The ship arrives in Koblenz where you'll take an orientation walk through cobbled squares and narrow streets. You can see the German Corner where two rivers meet and visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. An optional guided tour of Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle is available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- A Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress 
- Day 6
Cologne to Düsseldorf
In Cologne, you can join a guided tour of the Old Town to see the famous Cathedral and historical landmarks, or take an active walk to Cologne's gardens. Later, the ship sails north to Düsseldorf for a guided walking tour featuring the Japanese gardens. An optional Cologne Beer Experience is available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
- Active walk to Cologne's Gardens
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with visit to the Japanese Garden
Optional Activities
- Cologne Beer Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town Japanese Garden Düsseldorf 
- Day 7
Keukenhof Gardens
You'll visit Keukenhof Gardens with over 800 varieties of spring-flowering tulips and flower shows celebrating Dutch spring style. You'll learn about planting techniques and landscape design while admiring sculptures throughout the grounds. By afternoon, you'll return to the ship for clog painting on board. An optional private hidden gems tour of Amsterdam is available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
- Clog painting on board
Optional Activities
- Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens 
- Day 8
Amsterdam to London
You'll transfer from the ship to Amsterdam Centraal station and board a train to London St. Pancras. After arriving in London, you'll be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay. This evening, you can explore at your own pace, wandering through historic streets or strolling along the River Thames and urban parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks River Thames 
- Day 9
London
A guided city tour takes you through London's iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. You'll experience the West End theatre district, visit Trafalgar Square, and see the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony. Optional afternoon tea is available for an extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea (extra expense)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square West End - Day 10
London
Today is yours to explore London however you'd like. The London Eye offers panoramic views, the British Museum has extensive collections, and Hyde Park is great for a stroll. You might check out the street art in Shoreditch or catch a show at one of the West End theatres. An optional guided tour of Camden and Borough Market is available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Camden and Borough Market (extra expense)
Landmarks London Eye British Museum Hyde Park Shoreditch Camden Market Borough Market - Day 11
London Departure
After breakfast, you'll be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your onward flight, taking with you memories of London's landmarks and experiences from your entire journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
