Rüdesheim
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Koblenz
Mainz to Basel
Day 4 Mannheim – Heidelberg
Departing July & August 2020 Day 1 Arrive Frankfurt – Mainz Welcome to Frankfurt, where you will be met and transferred to your luxury Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. This evening, you’ll join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Rüdesheim Arrive in Rüdesheim, for your included tour to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue exploring and try the famous ‘Rüdesheimer Coffee’, made with Germany’s most famous brandy, Asbach Uralt. Tonight, the captain will host a Welcome Gala Dinner. A visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee-tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 Koblenz Cruise to Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the opposite side of the river, part of the Prussian defenses against the French in the 19th century and used as the headquarters for the American military during WWII. Later, sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, passing castles, vineyards and the infamous Lorelei Statue and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.
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German Romanticism often depicts idealistic cityscapes and fairytale-like scenes, full of Baroque buildings and charming narrow streets. It’s easy to see why so many of the most notable poets and composers of the era lost their imaginations to the beauty of Heidelberg. Your guided tour of the historic university town will start in the grounds of Heidelberg Castle, once a royal residence. Visit some of the town’s main highlights, including the oldest university in Germany, before returning to the castle for a wine tasting session in the courtyard.
Join your guide on an active hike to the 12th century Altes Schloss. With its dungeons and winding staircase, you can walk the footsteps of former residents during this exhilarating excursion.
Alternatively, hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg for awe-inspiring panoramas. hike from Mount Königstuhl A to Heidelberg guided tour of Heidelberg with A wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 Rastatt – Baden-Baden Today, your journey will take you to the Rhine town of Rastatt for a morning coach tour to Baden-Baden. Nestled in the beautiful landscape along the border of the Black Forest, the international spa town is an indulgent paradise. Guaranteeing exquisite views, you can enjoy the art and culture, as well as each individual elegant boutique along the historic Kurhaus Colonnade. Entrance to The Baden-Baden Casino
A tour of Koblenz and a visit to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Moselle & Cochem Castle visit
A guided walking tour of Baden-Baden Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg Once docked in Kehl, you will be transferred by coach to Strasbourg, the capital of France’s Alsace Region, and official seat of the European Parliament. In Strasbourg, embark on a canal tour by Batorama. Pass by the famous Petite France and tanners’ quarter, the Covered Bridges, the Vauban dam and the Neustadt imperial quarter, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure. A canal boat tour in Strasbourg Tour to Riquewihr Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 Breisach – Colmar
Commence your magical morning with a tour to Colmar. As you walk down the cobblestone lanes, it’s easy to imagine the characters from the Grimm’s Fairy Tales here, where half-timbered façades are adorned with window boxes full of colorful blooms. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar. A guided bike tour
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
A guided tour of Colmar Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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