Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
You'll arrive in Basel and connect with your Emerald Cruises team for the transfer to your Star-Ship. After getting settled into your cabin, you'll meet the captain and crew before sitting down with fellow passengers for dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Black Forest
A guided tour takes you through the Rhine town of Breisach, and then you'll head out on a scenic drive through the Black Forest Highlands. The Hofgut Sternen complex sits at the foothill of Ravenna Gorge, where you can explore the Christmas market set beneath the 40-metre-high Ravenna Viaduct.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Breisach
- Guided visit to the Christmas Market at Ravenna Viaduct
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Ravenna Viaduct Breisach Black Forest Highlands - Day 3
Strasbourg
You'll dock in Kehl and transfer to Strasbourg for a guided tour of the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage area with medieval half-timbered buildings and charming canals throughout. The traditional Christmas markets offer Alsatian treats and holiday shopping opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Visit to the Christmas Markets
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Grande Île Strasbourg Cathedral - Day 4
Heidelberg
This morning brings a guided tour of Heidelberg, where you'll see the ruins of Heidelberg Castle overlooking the Rhine River. Walking through the Old Town's cobbled streets, you'll pass by the Church of the Holy Spirit and Germany's oldest university.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle ruins
- Old Town exploration
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Church of the Holy Spirit Heidelberg University 
- Day 5
Koblenz
An orientation walk through Koblenz takes you across picturesque cobbled squares and narrow streets in this ancient city. Your local guide shares the city's history while you take in views of vineyards and snow-topped mountain ranges surrounding the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz
- Christmas traditions in Europe lecture
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Koblenz Moselle Valley - Day 6
Düsseldorf
You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral and wander through its Christmas markets at your own pace. Later in the afternoon, head to Düsseldorf to explore several Christmas markets including the Fairytale Market, Handwerker Market, and Schadowmarket, all with roasted almonds and mulled wine in the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Düsseldorf city tour with Christmas Markets
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Christmas Market visit
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne - Day 7
Amsterdam
A glass-top canal boat takes you through Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, passing historic merchant houses from the Dutch Golden Age. You'll explore Christmas stalls set up throughout the city, where hot mulled wine and traditional festive foods are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise
Optional Activities
- Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
- Dutch Delights (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 8
Amsterdam to Airport
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow guests and the Star-Ship as you're transferred to the airport, taking with you memories of quintessential German villages and the Christmas season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
