Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne with the ship departing at 18:00, so you have the afternoon to check out the cathedral city before boarding. This gives you several hours to walk around and see some of the main monuments and attractions. Grab lunch somewhere in the old town, then head back to the ship with plenty of time before departure.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne cathedral city and its monuments
- Discover attractions in Cologne
Landmarks Cologne 
- Day 2
Nijmegen
The ship pulls into Nijmegen at 07:00, and you'll have until 16:00 to explore the Netherlands' oldest city. This Hanseatic town has a lot of history to see, plus it's got a lively student atmosphere. Later in the day, head down to the Rhine beaches along the riverfront before making your way back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore historical sites in Nijmegen
- Visit city beaches
- Discover the Hanseatic city atmosphere
Landmarks Nijmegen 
- Day 3
Düsseldorf
You'll arrive in Düsseldorf early at 03:00, then the ship doesn't leave until 19:00, giving you a full day here. This Rhine metropolis has museums and theatres worth checking out, along with diverse architecture throughout the city. The area also has strong connections to local football culture if that interests you. It's a long day, so pace yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Düsseldorf's historical sites
- Visit museums and theatres
- Discover offbeat architecture
- Experience Rhine metropolis attractions
Landmarks Düsseldorf - Day 4
Koblenz
After arriving in Koblenz at 10:00, you'll find yourself in one of Germany's oldest cities with over 2,000 years of history behind it. Walk through the old districts to find palaces, stately homes, and townhouses scattered around. From the ship, you'll see the famous Deutsches Eck headland where two rivers meet. Spend the afternoon exploring before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz palaces and stately homes
- Walk through narrow lanes and romantic corners
- View Deutsches Eck headland from the ship
Landmarks Deutsches Eck Koblenz - Day 5
Loreley Valley
The morning is free to explore more of Koblenz before the ship departs at 16:00. Then you'll sail into the scenic Loreley Valley, arriving at 17:00. This stretch of the Rhine has inspired poets and artists for centuries, so it's worth staying on deck to take in the landscape as you cruise through.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Koblenz
- Experience the scenic Loreley Valley
Landmarks Loreley Valley - Day 6
Rüdesheim
The ship arrives in Mainz very early at 00:30, and you won't leave until 16:00. This 2,000-year-old city comes alive with history, so spend your morning and early afternoon walking around before boarding again. After departing, you'll cruise to Rüdesheim, arriving at 19:00. This town is famous for its charming Drosselgasse street and Rhine Romanticism, and it's worth trying the signature Rüdesheim coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mainz's 2,000 years of history
- Discover Mainz as one of Germany's oldest cities
- Visit Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim
- Explore Rüdesheim's cultural attractions and fortifications
- Experience Rhine Romanticism
- Try Rüdesheim coffee
Landmarks Mainz Drosselgasse Rüdesheim 
- Day 7
Rüdesheim
You have the morning and part of the afternoon in Rüdesheim before the ship leaves at 12:00. Wander through the charming streets, check out the cultural attractions, and see the stately homes and fortifications around town. This is your last stop before returning to Cologne, so take your time exploring this Rhine Romanticism hub.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Drosselgasse street
- Visit stately homes and fortifications in Rüdesheim
- Discover cultural attractions
- Experience Rhine Romanticism
Landmarks Drosselgasse Rüdesheim - Day 8
Cologne
The ship arrives back in Cologne at 08:00, and that's where your Rhine cruise ends. You'll disembark and finish your journey in this impressive cathedral city. If you're interested, you can extend your stay to explore more of the monuments and attractions, or head out from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Cologne
- Discover additional monuments and attractions
Landmarks Cologne
