Day 1 – Sept. 24: Depart for Switzerland

Board your overnight flight to Zurich and get ready for your European river cruise adventure.

Day 2 – Sept. 25: Arrive in Zurich → Lucerne

Transfer to Lucerne, your first stop in Switzerland. Enjoy leisure time before a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. (D)

Day 3 – Sept. 26: Lucerne City Tour

Take a walking tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, and stunning Alpine scenery. Afternoon is free to explore. (B)

Day 4 – Sept. 27: Mt. Pilatus Option → Cruise Embarkation

Morning at leisure or take an optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus. Later, transfer to Basel and board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. (B, D)

Day 5 – Sept. 28: Breisach, Germany

Enjoy a guided tour of Freiburg, the Black Forest’s cultural hub. Or choose an active bike tour in Breisach. Local entertainment onboard. (B, L, D)

Day 6 – Sept. 29: Strasbourg, France

Stroll through Strasbourg’s medieval streets and canals on a guided tour, then enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 7 – Sept. 30: Heidelberg, Germany

From Ludwigshafen, visit historic Heidelberg and its castle ruins, or hike Mount Königstuhl. Evening onboard entertainment. (B, L, D)

Day 8 – Oct. 1: Rhine Gorge → Koblenz

Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, past castles and vineyards. Explore Koblenz by foot and visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by cable car. Evening concert onboard. (B, L, D)

Optional: Visit Cochem Castle (extra cost)

Day 9 – Oct. 2: Cologne, Germany

Tour Cologne’s Old Town and famous Gothic Cathedral, then enjoy free time before a special farewell dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 10 – Oct. 3: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Discover Amsterdam by canal cruise or opt for a guided bike tour to Waterland. (B, L, D)

Day 11 – Oct. 4: Return Home

Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home, full of unforgettable memories. (B)