Rheinstein Castle, Germany 15-Day Discover the Rhine & Rhône Rivers Amsterdam to Arles Departing: May – August 2025 Combining Jewels of the Rhine (page 50) & Sensations of Lyon & Provence (page 70) itineraries. Day 1 Amsterdam Upon arrival in Amsterdam, you'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your innovative Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will welcome your arrival. Meals: Dinner Day 2 Amsterdam For today’s included excursion, board a glasstop canal boat to explore Amsterdam’s World Heritage-listed canals. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour passing iconic windmills quintessential villages and flower fields. Guided bike tour to Waterland Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Cologne Rhineland’s historic capital stands as one of Germany’s oldest cities. On your included tour, explore the Old Town and World Heritage-listed cathedral. As part of your exciting EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll get to uncover local delicacies and cultural gems. Seeking the treasures of Cologne Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4 Koblenz Today, you’ll arrive in Koblenz, a picturesque town backed by mountains. On your included excursion, embark on a walking tour through the Roman-era town. Then journey by cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe’s largest preserved fortresses. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg Cruise towards Ludwigshafen, then travel by coach to Heidelberg. Your included tour of this UNESCO City of Literature unveils rich history and landmarks that cover Heidelberg Castle, one of Europe’s most impressive Renaissance ruins. Alternatively, revel in an active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg. Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg This morning, you’ll be transferred to the medieval town of Strasbourg, capital of France’s Alsace Region. On your included walking tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town, you’ll admire numerous historic highlights. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Strasbourg at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 7 Breisach - Freiburg For today’s EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll visit delightful Freiburg. As the unofficial ‘Capital of the Black Forest’, you’ll also relish a tasting of authentic Black Forest delicacies. If you’re feeling more active, you can choose to join a bike tour. Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting Guided bike tour in Breisach Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 8 Basel - Lyon After breakfast, you’ll disembark Emerald Liberté Star-Ship and be transferred by coach to Lyon where your river cruising journey will resume. Meals: Breakfast and dinner Day 9 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune You’ll discover the heart of Burgundy’s wine region as you travel to quaint Beaune. On today’s included excursion, you’ll visit 15th century Hospices de Beaune, site of one of Burgundy’s most popular wine auctions. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, savour a Provence cheese and olive tasting. Cheese and olive tasting on board Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 10 Lyon Welcome to this former Roman capital and French gastronomic epicentre. Today’s included guided tour will immerse you in Lyon’s storied history, highlighting delights such as World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Alternatively, join a city tour on two-wheels. Guided bike tour of Lyon Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 74
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