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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - May 4, 2025
Day 1
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel in Berlin, your home for the next two nights.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - May 5, 2025
Day 2
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Today, you will be invited on a guided tour of Berlin, where you can discover how its tangible history can be seen on every street. Enjoy learning about Berlin Cathedral and the iconic Berlin Wall, which holds the memory of how the city was both divided and reunited. After your tour, you are free to explore at leisure, perhaps discovering the creating lifestyles of the people who call Berlin their home. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day 3
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Air Travel
Frankfurt, Germany
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Mainz, Germany
After breakfast, fly to Frankfurt and be transferred to the luxurious surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner onboard.
Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day 4
Rudesheim, Germany
Rudesheim is a charming town that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Germany. Here, in the home of cuckoo clocks, oompah bands, and Bavarian beer, the Rhineland's charm is found around every corner. Today, ride the Winzerexpress to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum. Located in a 15th-century knight's tower, the vaulted ceilings and painted frescoes are home to exhibits of rare music boxes. ... Read More
Thursday - May 8, 2025
Day 5
Koblenz, Germany
The ancient city of Koblenz is the gateway to the Rhine Gorge. Once a Roman stronghold, today, the area is full of postcard-worthy parks and flowers. Explore the picturesque surroundings during a guided tour of the city, including the German Corner, where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Absorb the panoramic views of the confluence during a cable car ride across the water to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Valley. Later, sail through the Rhine Gorge and soak in the breathtaking vistas along the way. ... Read More
Friday - May 9, 2025
Day 6
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
German Romanticism often depicts idealistic cityscapes and fairy tale-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 themselves 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 or, alternatively, hike from Mount Konigstuhl to Heidelberg for awe-inspiring panoramas. ... Read More
Saturday - May 10, 2025
Day 7
Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
Bus Travel
Baden-Baden, Germany
Bus Travel
Rastatt Landing, Germany, Germany
This morning, you'll be transferred from your Star-Ship docked in Rastatt to the charming spa town of Baden-Baden, frequented by celebrities and royalty for centuries. If you're feeling active, you can embark on a guided hike to Altes Schloss, a fascinating castle ruin full of hidden dungeons and winding staircases. Enjoy panoramic views of the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley as you trace the footsteps of former residents. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walking tour of Baden-Baden, soaking in the elegant boutiques and timeless gardens before entering the Baden-Baden Casino, a favorite of silent film star Marlene Dietrich. ... Read More
Sunday - May 11, 2025
Day 8
Kehl, Germany
Bus Travel
Strasbourg, France
Bus Travel
Kehl, Germany
This morning, we'll dock in Kehl and take a motorcoach transfer to the medieval capital of France's Alsace Region, Strasbourg. Strasbourg is a city best explored via its quaint waterways, so today we'll embark on an EmeraldPLUS traditional canal boat tour. Relax as you pass through Petite France, full of storybook canals, half-timbered houses, and narrow lanes. Witness the covered bridges and the Vauban Dam before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt imperial quarter, where many of the city's administrative buildings are based. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure. ... Read More
Monday - May 12, 2025
Day 9
Breisach, Germany
Bus Travel
Colmar, France
Bus Travel
Breisach, Germany
Commence your magical morning with a tour of 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 facades are adorned with window boxes full of colorful blooms. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar. ... Read More
Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Day 10
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 10 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Day 10
Bus Travel
Lucerne, Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland and the quaint Rhine-side town of Basel. After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to Lucerne for an included two-night stay.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Day 11
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne is known around the world for its spectacular setting, perfectly encapsulating a traditional Swiss city with a backdrop of snow-topped mountain ranges. Your morning will start with a guided tour of the city, touching on its well-preserved medieval Altstadt, delightful waterfront promenades, and colourful buildings. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - May 15, 2025
Day 12
Lucerne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Zurich, Switzerland
This morning, transfer by motorcoach from Lucerne to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich, known for its towering church steeples, winding cobbled lanes, and contemporary center. When you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of Zurich, followed by free time to explore its delightful lakeside setting, perhaps discovering its famous Old Town. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - May 16, 2025
Day 13
Zurich, Switzerland
After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, passing a backdrop of mountains and forests on your way. 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 note: Preview itinerary subject to change. ... Read More
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