EMERALD WATERWAYS
8 Days | The Classic Rhine
Southbound Only
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AMSTERDAM TO FRANKFURT
Day 1 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating 700 year old city of picturesque canals, world class museums, theatres and cafés. You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. This evening join your fellow travellers for dinner on board. Your Cruise Director will also conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead. (D)
Day 2 | Amsterdam. This morning you can decide to either enjoy a guided visit to the Rijksmuseum or a guided bike tour. Return to the ship for your first day sailing through the Dutch countryside passing windmills and sailing through locks towards the Rhine River. Tonight the Captain will be delighted to host a gala dinner. (B,L,D)
EmeraldACTIVE — Guided Bike Tour
Day 3 | Xanten. Cruise along the Rhine River to Xanten, where you will have a unique chance to visit the Roman Archaeological Park that was built around 98 A.D. Some buildings have been partly reconstructed, while others have been rebuilt and furnished to give visitors an idea of what the settlement was like back in those days. Original remains of Roman buildings also remain intact. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS — Visit to the Roman Archaeological Park
Day 4 | Andernach. The idyllic landscape of the Rhine Valley is home to the Andernach Geyser, a natural phenomenon and world’s tallest cold water geyser. Visit the Geysir Centre and take a boat ride to the Namedyer Werth peninsula to experience the hissing and gurgling sound when the geyser erupts, sending water up to 60 metres in the air. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS — Visit to the Geysir Museum and site
EmeraldACTIVE — Guided Bike Tour
Day 5 | Cochem. The medieval town of Cochem is considered to be a hidden gem on the Moselle River. Your guided tour will pass by enchanting buildings on cobble stoned streets, which will make you feel like you are part of a story book. The epic finale of the tour is a visit to the Reichsburg castle. (B,L,D)
Discover More — Guided Walk of Koblenz and Visit to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (extra expense)
Day 6 | Bernkastel. Dating back to 3000BC, Bernkastel is situated along the banks of the Moselle River and home to well-preserved buildings dating back to 1416. Historically a winegrowing town, vines cover the steep-slopes surrounding the village. On this morning’s guided walking tour, stroll through the medieval marketplace with its gabled timber-framed houses, castle ruins and town gate. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS — Wine Tasting
Discover More: Guided Tour of Trier (extra expense)
Day 7 | Cruising on the Moselle. Today cruise the beautiful Moselle Valley back into the Rhine River. Measuring 545 kilometres, the Moselle is one of the Rhine’s longest tributaries and forms the natural frontier between Germany and Luxembourg. Relax on board; take in the sights from the Sun Deck, enjoy a dip in the Club Pool or join EmeraldACTIVE guided bike tour along the river banks while the ship sails (active fitness level). (B,L,D)
EmeraldACTIVE — Morning guided bike tour from Bernkastel to Traben Trarbach (22 KM)
Day 8 | Mainz. Disembark. Frankfurt. After, your breakfast you will disembark your ship in Mainz and transfer to the airport in Frankfurt for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights to depart between 12pm and 5pm in Frankfurt. (B)
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.
SOUTHBOUND ITINERARY 8 DAYS | AMSTERDAM TO FRANKFURT |
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