Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and transfer from the airport to your luxury hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around and get a feel for the city at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin at leisure
- Day 2
Berlin
This morning, a local guide takes you through Berlin's key landmarks and how the city has changed over time. You'll see Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag. In the afternoon, you're free to head to Museum Island or the DDR Museum on your own to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin with local guide
- Visit Potsdamer Platz
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Reichstag
Optional Activities
- Explore Museum Island
- Visit DDR Museum
Landmarks Potsdamer Platz Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Museum Island DDR Museum 
- Day 3
Berlin
You get to choose how to spend your day. Walk through Charlottenburg Palace and its Baroque and Rococo rooms, dive into 20th century Berlin history from the Nazi era through the Cold War and reunification, or create your own afternoon checking out art galleries and urban parks around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Charlottenburg Palace visit
- 20th century Berlin guided excursion
- Visit art galleries
- Explore urban parks
Landmarks Charlottenburg Palace - Day 4
Berlin to Frankfurt to Rhine River
It's time to leave Berlin behind. You'll take a high-speed train to Frankfurt, and once you arrive, transfer to your 5-star hotel ship to begin cruising along the Rhine river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Frankfurt
- Day 5
Koblenz
The ship pulls into Koblenz, an old Roman city where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. You have four options for the day: a walking tour of the old town with its squares and historic churches, a trip to Burg Eltz castle in the forest, exploration of medieval Limburg an der Lahn, or an e-bike tour following the rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town
- Visit Burg Eltz castle
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn
- Guided e-bike cycling tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Burg Eltz Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 6
Bernkastel
You'll spend time in the riverside town of Bernkastel with its 13th-century market square and castle ruins. Choose between walking the town to see its architecture and culture, tasting wines at a local Moselle winery, or hiking up to Landshut Castle. By evening, head to nearby Trier for a private classical concert at the historic Liebfrauenkirche church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel
- Wine tasting along the Moselle
- Hike to Landshut Castle
Landmarks Bernkastel Market Square Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Liebfrauenkirche - Day 7
Cochem to Rüdesheim
The morning brings you to Cochem with its pastel buildings, half-timbered houses, and medieval castle on the hilltop. Pick either a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle or an e-bike ride along the flat Moselle path past nearby towns. Later, the ship heads to Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle
- E-bike cycling tour of Cochem
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein - Day 8
Rhine Valley to Rüdesheim
This morning is relaxed as you cruise through the Rhine Valley. Take in views from your private lounge or check out the ship's pool, wellness centre, and sun deck. In the afternoon, you dock in Rüdesheim and can visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or hike through vineyards before taking a cable car back to town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
- Ride cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 9
Rastatt
After lunch, you arrive in Rastatt, a Baroque town on the edge of the Black Forest near the famous spa town Baden-Baden. You'll choose from four afternoon options: a walking tour of Baden-Baden's spa heritage, a visit to Schloss Favorite palace, exploring the underground Maginot Line bunkers, or a guided walk through the charming town of Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Visit Schloss Favorite
- Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg - Maginot Line
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks Kurhaus Roman Baths Schloss Favorite Fort Schoenenbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 10
Breisach
You dock in Breisach, a food and wine destination between the Rhine and Black Forest in Alsace. The town has traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses. Choose wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region, a day in Colmar with its canals and half-timbered houses, a visit to Freiburg on the Black Forest edge, or a tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Return to the ship for a final celebration dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final evening celebration on board)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Excursion to Colmar
- Excursion to Freiburg
- Guided tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Munster Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg - Day 11
Basel
Your river cruise ends in Basel this morning. Have a final breakfast on board, then disembark and head off with memories of your Rhine journey behind you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
