Itinerary for October 17, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 10/17/2026Depart from Arrival in Basel - On arrival, transfer to your ship moored in Basel. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you aboard your first-class flo 
1Saturday, 10/17/2026Arrival in Cologne - On arrival, transfer by coach to your cruise ship moored in Cologne. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you aboard  
1Saturday, 10/17/2026Arrival in Cologne - On arrival, transfer by coach to your cruise ship moored in Cologne. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you aboard Cologne, Germany
2Sunday, 10/18/2026Koblenz - As you wake to a sumptuous breakfast, the delights of this river cruise begin to emerge as we drift past the first rolling hills of the Rhin 
2Sunday, 10/18/2026Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided to 
3Monday, 10/19/2026Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace Wine route - This morning's cruising is spent gliding through the dramatic scenery of the rift valley separating the 
3Monday, 10/19/2026Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim - Slipping our mooring at Koblenz we proceed upstream on the Rhine and soon encounter the impressive Marksburg Castle, a fortr 
3Monday, 10/19/2026Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim - Slipping our mooring at Koblenz we proceed upstream on the Rhine and soon encounter the impressive Marksburg Castle, a fortrKoblenz, Germany
4Tuesday, 10/20/2026Speyer - Still sailing upstream, the landscape becomes much wider and flatter, with gently rolling hills and vineyards that are home to the Liebfraumi 
4Tuesday, 10/20/2026Speyer - Still sailing upstream, the landscape becomes much wider and flatter, with gently rolling hills and vineyards that are home to the Liebfraumi 
4Tuesday, 10/20/2026Strasbourg - This morning, we have arrived in France and Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region. After breakfast we enjoy a walking tour of its pict 
5Wednesday, 10/21/2026Speyer - We remain moored in Speyer this morning to enjoy a guided tour of this delightful medieval gem, founded by the Celts and one of Germany’s old 
5Wednesday, 10/21/2026Strasbourg - This morning we cruise gently upstream, passing through two spectacular locks, whose elaborate engineering never ceases to fascinate. Why 
5Wednesday, 10/21/2026Strasbourg - This morning we cruise gently upstream, passing through two spectacular locks, whose elaborate engineering never ceases to fascinate. WhySpeyer, Germany
6Thursday, 10/22/2026Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace wine route - This morning's cruising is spent gliding through the dramatic scenery of the rift valley separating the 
6Thursday, 10/22/2026Rüdesheim & Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim is a delight to wander, witness the bustling marketplace, the half-timbered Klunkhardshof and Brömserburg Castle,  
7Friday, 10/23/2026Koblenz - Founded by the Romans, this historic city is beautifully located at the confluence of the Rhine and its sister river the Moselle. Discover K 
7Friday, 10/23/2026Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided to 
7Friday, 10/23/2026Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided toBasel, Switzerland
8Saturday, 10/24/2026Return home 
8Saturday, 10/24/2026Arrive at Return homeBasel, Switzerland
 

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