Tour Berlin & The Majestic Rhine 2025 - 10 Days

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9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Others

7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director Port taxes and charges All tipping and gratuities Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Walking tour of Koblenz Guided tour of Heidelberg Guided walking tour of Baden - Baden Guided tour of Colmar Backstage Opera Theater Tour Canal boat tour in Strasbourg Bike tour in Koblenz Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg Guided hike to Altes Schloss Guided bike Tour to Colmar 20 delectable meals including 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board 2 nights at a hotel in Berlin A guided tour of Berlin Transfer from the airport and to the ship Flight from Berlin to Frankfurt 2 Breakfasts (B)

Accommodation

7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship 2 nights at a hotel in Berlin

Transport

Airport transfers outside Australia are included

Guide

The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise Director

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Berlin

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel in Berlin, your home for the next two nights.
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin

Today, you will be invited on a guided tour of Berlin, where you can discover how its tangible history can be seen on every street. Enjoy learning about Berlin Cathedral and the iconic Berlin Wall, a feature point that holds the memory of how the city was both divided and reunited. After your tour, you are free to explore at leisure, perhaps discovering the creating lifestyles of the people who call Berlin their home.
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Berlin
Day 3 Day 3: Berlin - Frankfurt - Mainz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Berlin - Frankfurt - Mainz

After breakfast, fly to Frankfurt and be transferred to the luxurious surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner on board.
Day 4 Day 4: Rüdesheim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim is a charming town that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Germany. Here, in the home of cuckoo clocks, oompah bands, and Bavarian beer, the Rhineland’s charm is found around every corner.

Today, ride the Winzerexpress to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum. Located in a 15th-century knight’s tower, the vaulted ceilings and painted frescoes are home to exhibits of rare music boxes.
Included Excursion
A visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
Day 5 Day 5: Koblenz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Koblenz

The ancient city of Koblenz is the gateway to the Rhine Gorge. Once a Roman stronghold, today, the area is full of postcard-worthy parks and flowers. Explore the picturesque surroundings during a guided tour of the city, including the German Corner, where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Absorb the panoramic views of the confluence and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Valley. Later, sail through the Rhine Gorge and soak in the breathtaking vistas along the way.
Included Excursion
Walking tour of Koblenz
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Bike tour in Koblenz
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Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Day 6 Day 6: Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg

German Romanticism often depicts idealistic cityscapes and fairy tale-like scenes, full of Baroque buildings and charming narrow streets. It’s easy to see why so many of the most notable poets and composers of the era lost themselves to the beauty of Heidelberg.

Your guided tour of the historic university town will start in the grounds of Heidelberg Castle, once a royal residence. Visit some of the town’s main highlights or, alternatively, hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg for awe-inspiring panoramas.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Heidelberg
EmeraldACTIVE
Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
Day 7 Day 7: Rastatt – Baden-Baden
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Rastatt – Baden-Baden

This morning, you’ll be transferred from your Star-Ship docked in Rastatt to the charming spa town of Baden-Baden, frequented by celebrities and royalty for centuries. If you’re feeling active, you can embark on a guided hike to Altes Schloss, a fascinating castle ruin full of hidden dungeons and winding staircases. Enjoy panoramic views of the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley as you trace the footsteps of former residents. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walking tour of Baden-Baden, soaking in the elegant boutiques and timeless gardens before touring the backstage of the Baden Baden Opera Theater
Included Excursion
Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
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Backstage Opera Theater Tour
EmeraldACTIVE
Guided hike to Altes Schloss
Day 8 Day 8: Kehl – Strasbourg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kehl – Strasbourg

This morning, we’ll dock in Kehl and take a coach transfer to the medieval capital of France’s Alsace Region, Strasbourg. Strasbourg is a city best explored via its quaint waterways, so today we’ll embark on an EmeraldPLUS traditional canal boat tour.

Relax as you pass through petite France, full of storybook canals, half-timbered houses and narrow lanes. Witness the covered bridges and the Vauban Dam before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt imperial quarter, where many of the city’s administrative buildings are based. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure.
EmeraldPLUS
Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
Day 9 Day 9: Breisach – Colmar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Breisach – Colmar

Commence your magical morning with a tour of Colmar. As you walk down the cobblestone lanes, it’s easy to imagine the characters from the Grimm’s Fairy Tales here, where half-timbered façades are adorned with window boxes full of colourful blooms. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Colmar
EmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour to Colmar
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Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
Day 10 Day 10: Basel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Basel

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the picturesque Rhine Gorge with you.
Please book your flight to depart out of Basel after 10:00 AM.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

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Berlin & The Majestic Rhine 2025 - 10 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Berlin & The Majestic Rhine 2025 - 10 Days

Day 1: Berlin

Day 2: Berlin

Day 3: Berlin - Frankfurt - Mainz

Day 4: Rüdesheim

Day 5: Koblenz

Day 6: Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg

Day 7: Rastatt – Baden-Baden

Day 8: Kehl – Strasbourg

Day 9: Breisach – Colmar

Day 10: Basel

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