Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Mainz
You'll get picked up at Frankfurt Airport and transferred to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship docked in Mainz. Once you board, the captain and crew will welcome you on board, so you'll have time to get settled into your cabin and meet other passengers before dinner.
- Day 2
Rüdesheim
Start the day with an active hike through the vineyards to reach the Niederwalddenkmal monument, which gives you great views over the Rhine Valley. In the afternoon, head to Schloss Johannisberg Winery where you can learn about their Riesling production and walk through the vineyard grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Niederwalddenkmal
- Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
Landmarks Niederwalddenkmal Schloss Johannisberg Winery 
- Day 3
Bernkastel
Take a stroll through Bernkastel, where you'll see the medieval marketplace, timber-framed houses, and castle ruins dotting the hillside. You can choose between a guided walking tour or an active hike up to the Landshut Castle Ruins. If you're interested, there's also an optional wine tasting to sample local wines from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle Ruins
- Wine Experience in Bernkastel (extra expense)
Landmarks Landshut Castle Ruins 
- Day 4
Trier
Join a guided tour of Trier, often called the 'Rome of the North' because of its ancient Roman history. You'll see the ruins of Roman city baths and the Porta Nigra, which is the best-preserved Roman city gate found anywhere north of the Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trier
Landmarks Porta Nigra 
- Day 5
Cochem
Head to Cochem on a guided tour to see the historic town wall with its fortifications and town hall building. You can pick between a walking tour or a guided bike tour through scenic vineyards and paths along the river. Then by evening, visit the Imperial Castle that sits high above the Moselle River valley with great views of the town below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem
- Cochem Castle visit with entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour near Cochem
- Grand-Prix car race experience (extra expense)
- Moselle hike and wine-tasting at Hieronimi (extra expense)
Landmarks Cochem Castle 
- Day 6
Koblenz
Take a walking tour through Koblenz's historic streets and check out the interesting landmarks scattered throughout the old town. After that, grab a drink and some food at a traditional beer garden, which is where locals like to hang out and relax. There are optional activities too, so you could join a guided bike tour or visit Marksburg Castle if you want to see more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Koblenz walking tour and beer garden visit
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour
- Visit to Marksburg Castle (extra expense)
Landmarks Marksburg Castle 
- Day 7
Mainz
Get a guided tour of Mainz and stop by the impressive sandstone cathedral in the Old Town, surrounded by medieval market squares and half-timbered houses. You'll learn about Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press here back in the 15th century. There's an optional visit to the Gutenberg Museum if you want to go deeper into that history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mainz
Optional Activities
- Gutenberg Museum visit & workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Mainz Cathedral - Day 8
Mainz to Nuremberg
After breakfast, you'll leave the river cruise ship and get transferred to Nuremberg in Bavaria, a region known for its medieval character and historical significance in Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Nuremberg to Munich
Walk through Nuremberg with your Tour Director and stop at Nuremberg Castle, a medieval landmark with exhibits and interesting architecture to see. Later in the day, you'll be transferred to Munich, which is the capital of Bavaria and has its own set of attractions worth exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Nuremberg
Landmarks Nuremberg Castle - Day 10
Munich - Neuschwanstein
Take a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, the famous 19th century castle that looks like something from a fairytale. You'll explore the elegant halls inside and see the surrounding landscape, which sits on a hill in the Bavarian Alps foothills with nice views all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle 
- Day 11
Munich
After breakfast, say goodbye to the other people you've met on the tour and head to the airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
