Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board your cruise ship and get settled into your stateroom in Amsterdam. The city itself is worth spending time in, with its famous canal network and old gabled buildings everywhere. Walking around on foot gives you a real feel for the place, and the Rijksmuseum has some incredible Dutch paintings if you're into that sort of thing. Grab some traditional Dutch pancakes or try stroopwafels for a snack, and just wander the waterways at your own pace.
- Meals
- Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Embark cruise ship
- Explore Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Visit Rijksmuseum
- Walk along Amsterdam canals
- Try Dutch pancakes or stroopwafels
- Complimentary shore excursion
Landmarks Rijksmuseum 
- Day 2
Kinderdijk
Your ship heads to Kinderdijk, a small village known mainly for its 19 preserved windmills from the 1700s scattered across the flat landscape. The area sits below sea level in what's called polders, land that the Dutch reclaimed from the water centuries ago, and you can see the dikes and waterways everywhere. It's a quiet spot that really shows how the Dutch have worked with water management over the centuries, and the setting connects to that old story about Hans Brinker.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics), Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinderdijk windmills
- Complimentary shore excursion
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills 
- Day 3
Cologne
After arriving in Cologne, you can see the Roman history in how the city's laid out, with some old ruins still visible around town. The Cologne Cathedral is hard to miss with its twin spires, a UNESCO site from the 1200s and a great example of Gothic architecture. If you walk up to the platform on the cathedral, the views across the city are really good. You'll find modern shopping on Hohe Strasse, and the stained glass inside the cathedral throws beautiful colored light throughout the space.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics), Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- Explore Cologne city
- Complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Browse Hohe Strasse shops and restaurants
- Visit cologne boutiques
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 4
Koblenz - Middle Rhine
Sailing into Koblenz puts you in a city that's been around for over 2,000 years, with cobbled streets and old half-timbered houses giving it that traditional German feel. The German Corner sits where two rivers meet and has a large statue of Prince William I on horseback overlooking the water. From there, your cruise continues through the Middle Rhine UNESCO area, and you'll pass vineyards on the hills, old castles, and the famous Lorelei Rock from the river legend.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics), Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit Koblenz
- View German Corner monument
- Scenic sailing Middle Rhine
- Complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor
Landmarks German Corner Lorelei Rock Basilica of St. Castor 
- Day 5
Wertheim
The ship travels down one of Germany's main rivers past small villages, farmland, and the Spessart woodlands. You're sailing through landscapes that inspired the Brothers Grimm growing up in this region. Later you'll reach Wertheim, a historic town where two rivers join, featuring a 12th-century castle and a medieval center with half-timbered buildings. The Pointed Tower dates back 800 years, and the local Franconian wines are worth trying while you're there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics), Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Sail through German waterways and countryside
- Visit Wertheim
- Complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Tour Wertheim Castle
- Wine tasting (Franconian wines)
Landmarks Wertheim Castle 
- Day 6
Würzburg
You arrive in Würzburg, a university city surrounded by Franconian vineyards and known for baroque buildings throughout. After heavy damage during World War II, the city's been rebuilt and restored. The Bishops' Residenz from 1744 is impressive with ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo, and the Old Main Bridge from medieval times has statues lining it. Marienberg Fortress sits above the city, and you can check out the wine culture here since Würzburg hosts Germany's oldest and largest vineyard.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics), Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Explore Würzburg
- Visit Bishops' Residenz palace
- Complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Tour Old Main Bridge
- Visit Marienberg Fortress
- Wine tasting at local vineyards
Landmarks Bishops' Residenz Old Main Bridge Marienberg Fortress 
- Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg feels like stepping back into medieval times, having been founded way back in 902. The 11th-century cathedral dedicated to Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II is worth seeing, and the Old Town Hall sits on a twin-arched bridge over the river in a unique setting. Walking through the winding streets, you'll see baroque houses owned by wealthy merchants. The city's also famous for its specialty smoked beer (rauchbier), and historic bishop residences like the Alte Hofhaltung and Neue Residenz are scattered around.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics), Lunch (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks), Dinner (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics, with beer, wine & soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Explore Bamberg
- Visit Cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II
- Complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- View Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Alte Hofhaltung (Old Court)
- Tour Neue Residenz (New Residence)
- Taste local rauchbier (smoked beer)
Landmarks Cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II Altes Rathaus 
- Day 8
Disembarkation
Your cruise ends and you'll say goodbye to the people you've been traveling with. You can head home from here, or if you want more, you have the option to extend your stay and explore other areas, or join one of the available cruise extensions that continue through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics)
Optional Activities
- Join cruise extensions
- Explore additional destinations
