Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll arrive in Zurich and then transfer to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship waiting in Basel. After meeting the captain and crew, you'll settle into your cabin and head to dinner on board where you can get to know your fellow passengers.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Freiburg, the Black Forest capital, is on your itinerary as part of the EmeraldPLUS programme where you can try authentic local food. If you'd rather be active, there's a guided bike tour in Breisach, or you can pay extra to visit Colmar instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg 
- Day 3
Kehl to Strasbourg
You'll get off the ship in Kehl and take a coach to Strasbourg. There you can walk through medieval squares and see the half-timbered houses, then try authentic Alsatian food. By evening, you'll attend a private concert in a historical venue, part of your EmeraldPLUS experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 4
Mannheim to Heidelberg
After spending the day sailing along the Rhine past where it meets the Neckar River, you'll travel by coach to Heidelberg. The focus is on exploring this UNESCO City of Literature, including Heidelberg Castle and other landmarks. You can also join a more active hike from Mount Königstuhl if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg 
- Day 5
Koblenz
The ship sails through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge where you'll see romantic castles and medieval villages. In Koblenz, a local guide will lead you through cobbled squares and narrow streets to see the German Corner and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. There's also the option to visit Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk of Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge - Day 6
Cologne to Düsseldorf
You'll arrive in Cologne to explore one of Germany's oldest cities and see the famous Cathedral. After lunch, you'll join a walking tour through Düsseldorf's Old Town, walk along the Rhine River, and discover the mix of ancient and modern architecture and hidden spots throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- Cologne Beer Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 7
Amsterdam
Alkmaar, a Dutch town with historic canals and medieval buildings, is known for its centuries-old cheese market that you can see. You have options to join a guided bike tour through the countryside instead, or pay extra to explore other hidden spots or try Dutch specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to Waterland
- Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
- Dutch Delights (extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar - Day 8
Amsterdam to Copenhagen
You'll fly to Copenhagen and transfer from the airport to your hotel for a 3-night stay. This is when you'll meet other travelers and your tour director to get settled and oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Copenhagen
A guided city tour takes you through Copenhagen's center by canal, where you'll see charming old buildings and well-known spots like the colorful Nyhavn district where Hans Christian Andersen lived. You'll also pass by Amalienborg Palace, the current residence of the Danish royal family.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Copenhagen and canal cruise
Landmarks Nyhavn Amalienborg Palace - Day 10
Copenhagen
You'll start with a visit to Christiansborg Palace, which was once a royal home and now houses Parliament and the Supreme Court. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like: visit Tivoli Gardens, check out Rosenborg Castle where the Danish crown jewels are displayed, or just relax at a café while your tour director helps you plan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Christiansborg Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tivoli Gardens
- Visit to Rosenborg Castle
Landmarks Christiansborg Palace Tivoli Gardens Rosenborg Castle - Day 11
Copenhagen
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Copenhagen with memories from your Rhine cruise and your time exploring the Danish capital and its fairy-tale character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
