Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll arrive in Zurich and head to Basel, where you'll board your 5-star river ship. After getting settled this afternoon, there's a welcome reception to meet other guests and toast to the trip ahead.
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 2
Breisach
The ship docks in Breisach, a medieval town between the Rhine and Black Forest. You can choose from several activities: taste wines at Kaiserstuhl, walk through Colmar, check out Freiburg and the Black Forest, or tour the 12th-century Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Excursion to Colmar
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Excursion to Freiburg
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Guided tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Munster Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg Black Forest - Day 3
Rastatt
After a relaxing morning on board, you'll dock in Rastatt, known for its Baroque buildings and green spaces. Pick your activity: a walking tour of Baden-Baden with its famous spa and Roman baths, visit Schloss Favorite palace, explore underground bunkers, or take a guided walk through Strasbourg's French and German architecture.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Schloss Favorite visit
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg Maginot Line
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks Black Forest Kurhaus Baden-Baden Roman baths (Baden-Baden) Schloss Favorite Fort Schoenenbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France (Strasbourg) - Day 4
Rüdesheim
You'll arrive in Rüdesheim, surrounded by vineyards that have made wine here for over 2,000 years. Choose between visiting the musical instruments museum and taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument, or joining a guided vineyard hike with a cable car ride back.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum and Niederwald Monument cable car
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hike through vineyards with cable car return
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine River - Day 5
Cochem
The ship reaches Cochem, a medieval town on the Moselle River with a hilltop castle. In the morning, either explore Reichsburg Castle and wander the streets, or cycle along the riverside on an e-bike to visit the castle and nearby towns like Valwig and Belstein.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - E-bike cycling tour of Cochem
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River Valwig Belstein - Day 6
Bernkastel
You'll see Bernkastel, a well-preserved riverside town with a historic market square and castle ruins above. Pick from a guided town walk, wine tasting at a local winery, or hike up to Landshut Castle. Later, attend a classical concert at the historic Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Bernkastel
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Wine tasting along the Moselle
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hike to Landshut Castle
- Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Liebfrauenkirche Moselle River - Day 7
Koblenz
Koblenz sits where the Rhine and Moselle meet, blending French and German cultures. Choose to explore the Old Town on foot, visit the 850-year-old Burg Eltz castle in a forest valley, head to medieval Limburg an der Lahn, or join a guided e-bike tour along both rivers.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Walking tour of Koblenz Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Visit to Burg Eltz
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Medieval Limburg excursion
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Koblenz e-bike cycling tour
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Burg Eltz Eltz Forest Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke Rhine River Moselle River - Day 8
Mainz to Berlin
You'll leave the ship in Mainz this morning and transfer to Frankfurt to catch a high-speed train to Berlin. After arriving in the capital and checking into your hotel, the evening is yours to start exploring the city.
- Day 9
Berlin
A local guide leads you through Berlin this morning, showing you how the city has transformed while passing landmarks like Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag. The afternoon is free to check out Museum Island or the DDR Museum on your own.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin city highlights including Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate, and Reichstag
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum Island
- Visit DDR Museum
Landmarks Potsdamer Platz Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Museum Island DDR Museum - Day 10
Berlin
Choose a morning activity: tour Charlottenburg Palace, one of the world's largest Baroque palaces, or dive into 20th-century history from the Third Reich through WWII, Cold War, and reunification. Spend your afternoon visiting art galleries, relaxing in parks, or exploring independently.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Visit to Charlottenburg Palace
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - 20th century Berlin history tour
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries
- Explore urban parks
Landmarks Charlottenburg Palace - Day 11
Berlin to Departure
You'll say goodbye to Berlin this morning and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
