River Cruise Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Basel

   Sun, Jul 07, 2024

   Welcome to the medieval city of Basel. Here, you’re greeted by an Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship.
   This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

   Please book your flight to arrive into Basel prior to 03:00 PM.

   
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Breisach - Colmar

   Mon, Jul 08, 2024

   Your journey through the heart of Europe will commence with a tour of Colmar. A magical place, Colmar resembles the imagery found within a beloved fairy tale. Your included tour of the town will enable you to traverse its cobblestone lanes, passing medieval half-timbered façades and window boxes full of brightly coloured flowers. If you’re feeling more active, you may instead wish to embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar.

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   Guided bike tour to Colmar

   Included Excursion
    Guided tour of Colmar

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   Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day 3
   Kehl - Strasbourg

   Tue, Jul 09, 2024

   This morning, your Star-Ship will dock in Kehl, where you will be transferred across the river to Strasbourg, a city perfectly encapsulating the region’s medieval charm. Strasbourg is a city best explored via its quaint waterways. You’ll explore the historic architecture on a canal tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre.

   Relax on board as you pass through the idyllic surrounds of Petite France and conclude in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt imperial quarter, where many of Strasbourg’s noteworthy buildings are based. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure.

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   Canal boat tour in Strasbourg

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day 4
   Rastatt – Baden-Baden

   Wed, Jul 10, 2024

   This morning, you’re transferred from your Star-Ship docked in Rastatt to the charming spa town of Baden-Baden, known for its peaceful surroundings and the celebrities who have visited it over the last century.

   If you’re feeling active, then you may choose to embark on a hike to Altes Schloss, where your local guide will show you the castle ruins, including the dungeons and winding staircases. The panoramic views of the surrounding Black Forest region are certain to make this a truly unforgettable experience.
   Alternatively, you may wish to enjoy a guided walking tour of Baden-Baden, witnessing the luxurious façades of the independent boutiques and the well-manicured gardens, before entering the world-famous Baden-Baden Casino.

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   Entrance to the Baden-Baden Casino

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   Guided hike to Altes Schloss

   Included Excursion
   Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

   Thu, Jul 11, 2024

   Strolling down Heidelberg’s cobblestone streets, you may find yourself as entranced as the German Romanticist thinkers before you. Heidelberg is a living representation of the legend-steeped cityscapes depicted by the romanticists, its peaceful surroundings beckoning exploration.

   Today, you'll explore Heidelberg Castle or opt to hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg for awe-inspiring panoramas.

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   Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg

   Included Excursion
   Guided tour of Heidelberg

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day 6
   Koblenz

   Fri, Jul 12, 2024

   Koblenz is an ancient city often considered to be the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. The Romans originally built a city here as a stronghold, but the area is now known for its idyllic beauty, and peaceful parks full of colourful flowers. Today, you will be able to relax during a guided tour of the city, including a cable car ride across the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

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   Bike tour in Koblenz

   Included Excursion
   Walking tour of Koblenz and a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

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   Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Rüdesheim

   Sat, Jul 13, 2024

   This afternoon, you’ll arrive in Rüdesheim, a captivating city known for its authentic atmosphere and traditional appeal. Here, in the home of cuckoo clocks, oompah bands, and Bavarian beer, the Rhineland's charm is found around every corner.

   Your included tour will be a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, a half-timbered tower with vaulted ceilings and painted frescoes that houses one of the best collections of music boxes in the world. You will also get the opportunity to ride on the charming Winzerexpress and taste famous Rüdesheimer coffee, made with one of the most famous brandies in Germany.

   Included Excursion
   Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Mainz – Frankfurt

   Sun, Jul 14, 2024

   After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Petite France and fairy tale-like settings with you.

   Please book your flight to depart out of Frankfurt after 12:00 PM.

   This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

   
   Meals: Breakfast

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