Itinerary for October 24, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 10/24/2026Embark in Cologne Arrive in Cologne, where your five-star floating hotel is moored in the picturesque historic center. The dedicated English-speakingCologne, Germany
2Sunday, 10/25/2026Koblenz When you peek out from your cabin this morning, you’ll realise the ship has slipped quietly away from Cologne; the view that greets you is ofKoblenz, Germany
3Monday, 10/26/2026Rhine Gorge Slipping our moorings in Boppard we cruise through the Rhine Gorge, where the waters narrow to one-fifth their normal width and flow moreMainz, Germany
4Tuesday, 10/27/2026Heidelberg Overnight we cruise further downstream, and, after breakfast, we take a short drive to Heidelberg, undoubtedly one of Germany’s most perfeHeidelberg, Germany
5Wednesday, 10/28/2026Strasbourg By breakfast we’ve arrived in France and the charming city of Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region. The city is a complete delight – iStrasbourg, France
6Thursday, 10/29/2026Cruise towards Rüdesheim As we started our journey back downstream, after a leisurely brekfast head up to the sun deck and take in the views from the 
7Friday, 10/30/2026Cruise towards Cologne This morning, early risers can enjoy phenomenal views as once again we pass through the Rhine Gorge where, in Wagner’s Ring CyCologne, Germany
8Saturday, 10/31/2026Disembark in Cologne This morning, the crew bids you farewell before you disembark.Cologne, Germany
 

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