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The Majestic Rhine & Berlin Basel to Berlin 2021
11 DAYS FROM ONLY $3,880
Rivers:
Main, Mosel/Moselle, Rhine
Countries:
France, Germany, Switzerland
Embark:
Basel
Disembark:
Berlin
Ship:
Emerald Sky (Other Ships)
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Login to your Account| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Basel |
| Day 3 | Breisach - Colmar |
| Day 4 | Kehl - Strasbourg |
| Day 5 | Rastatt – Baden-Baden |
| Day 6 | Mannheim - Heidelberg |
| Day 7 | Koblenz |
| Day 8 | Rüdesheim |
| Day 9 | Mainz – Berlin |
| Day 10 | Berlin |
| Day 11 | Berlin |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Basel |
| Day 3 | Breisach - Colmar |
| Day 4 | Kehl - Strasbourg |
| Day 5 | Rastatt – Baden-Baden |
| Day 6 | Mannheim - Heidelberg |
| Day 7 | Koblenz |
| Day 8 | Rüdesheim |
| Day 9 | Mainz – Berlin |
| Day 10 | Berlin |
| Day 11 | Berlin |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Basel Welcome to Basel, a medieval city bordering the Rhine River. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxurious Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Breisach - Colmar Your journey through the heart of Europe will commence with a tour to Colmar, a magical place that looks as though it has been pulled from the pages of a beloved fairytale. Your included tour of the town will enable you to traverse its cobblestone lanes, passing medieval half-timbered façades and window boxes full of brightly coloured flowers. If you are feeling more active, then you may instead choose to embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar. EmeraldACTIVE: A guided bike tour EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Colmar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Kehl - Strasbourg When you arrive in Kehl you will be transferred across the river to Strasbourg, a town that has captivated artists for centuries. Here, historic buildings can be found around every corner, but they are often best explored from Strasbourg’s charming canal system, which is why we would like to invite you for a canal tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. EmeraldPLUS: A canal boat tour in Strasbourg Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Rastatt – Baden-Baden This morning, you will be transferred from where the Star-Ship is docked in Rastatt to charming Baden-Baden, a spa town known for its peaceful surrounds and illustrious past. The Romans originally settled here, seeking to make the most out of the surrounding naturally occurring hot springs. If you are feeling active, then you may choose to discover a slice of Baden-Baden’s past today as you hike to Altes Schloss, the old castle ruins where features of a time long lost can still be found. Alternatively, enjoy a walking tour of Baden-Baden, witnessing the luxurious façades of independent boutiques and well-manicured gardens before entering the world-famous Baden-Baden Casino, beloved by silent film actress Marlene Dietrich. EmeraldPLUS: Entrance to The Baden-Baden Casino EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Altes Schloss EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided walking tour of Baden-Baden Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Mannheim - Heidelberg A single day in Heidelberg is enough to discover why it left the artists of German Romanticism captivated. Their paintings and poems frequently depicted idealistic cityscapes and scenes thought to be imaginary, and yet Heidelberg exists as a living representation of their inspiration. Today, enjoy a guided tour of Heidelberg, starting in the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle. If you are feeling more active, then you may instead choose to hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg. EmeraldACTIVE: A hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Heidelberg with wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Koblenz Koblenz is an ancient city that is often considered to be the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. The Romans originally built a city here as a stronghold, but the area is now known for its idyllic beauty, peaceful parks and areas full of colourful flowers. Today, you will be able to relax during a guided tour of the city, including a cable car ride across the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. EmeraldEXCURSION: A tour of Koblenz and a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Rüdesheim This afternoon, you will arrive in Rüdesheim, a captivating city known for its authentic atmosphere and traditional appeal, where cuckoo clocks, live oompah bands and Bavarian beer can be found around every corner. Board the Winzerexpress for a tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, a half-timbered knight’s manor with vaulted ceilings that is home to one of the largest collections of rare music boxes in the world. You will also get the opportunity to try Rüdesheim coffee, made with locally distilled brandy. EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Mainz – Berlin After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Berlin. The German capital has much to offer, from its captivating entertainment to its historic architecture. A two-night stay in a centrally located hotel is included in your itinerary. Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 10 | Berlin This morning, join your local guide for a walking tour of Berlin, passing by the famous Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall, a monument that tells of the division and reunion of the city. This afternoon, enjoy exploring Berlin at leisure, perhaps venturing into one of its chic restaurants of discovering more of its charming architecture. EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Berlin Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 11 | Berlin After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests as you are transferred to the airport for your onward or homebound flight.Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change. Meals: Breakfast |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Basel Welcome to Basel, a medieval city bordering the Rhine River. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxurious Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Breisach - Colmar Your journey through the heart of Europe will commence with a tour to Colmar, a magical place that looks as though it has been pulled from the pages of a beloved fairytale. Your included tour of the town will enable you to traverse its cobblestone lanes, passing medieval half-timbered façades and window boxes full of brightly coloured flowers. If you are feeling more active, then you may instead choose to embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar. EmeraldACTIVE: A guided bike tour EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Colmar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Kehl - Strasbourg When you arrive in Kehl you will be transferred across the river to Strasbourg, a town that has captivated artists for centuries. Here, historic buildings can be found around every corner, but they are often best explored from Strasbourg’s charming canal system, which is why we would like to invite you for a canal tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. EmeraldPLUS: A canal boat tour in Strasbourg Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Rastatt – Baden-Baden This morning, you will be transferred from where the Star-Ship is docked in Rastatt to charming Baden-Baden, a spa town known for its peaceful surrounds and illustrious past. The Romans originally settled here, seeking to make the most out of the surrounding naturally occurring hot springs. If you are feeling active, then you may choose to discover a slice of Baden-Baden’s past today as you hike to Altes Schloss, the old castle ruins where features of a time long lost can still be found. Alternatively, enjoy a walking tour of Baden-Baden, witnessing the luxurious façades of independent boutiques and well-manicured gardens before entering the world-famous Baden-Baden Casino, beloved by silent film actress Marlene Dietrich. EmeraldPLUS: Entrance to The Baden-Baden Casino EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Altes Schloss EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided walking tour of Baden-Baden Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Mannheim - Heidelberg A single day in Heidelberg is enough to discover why it left the artists of German Romanticism captivated. Their paintings and poems frequently depicted idealistic cityscapes and scenes thought to be imaginary, and yet Heidelberg exists as a living representation of their inspiration. Today, enjoy a guided tour of Heidelberg, starting in the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle. If you are feeling more active, then you may instead choose to hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg. EmeraldACTIVE: A hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Heidelberg with wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Koblenz Koblenz is an ancient city that is often considered to be the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. The Romans originally built a city here as a stronghold, but the area is now known for its idyllic beauty, peaceful parks and areas full of colourful flowers. Today, you will be able to relax during a guided tour of the city, including a cable car ride across the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. EmeraldEXCURSION: A tour of Koblenz and a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Rüdesheim This afternoon, you will arrive in Rüdesheim, a captivating city known for its authentic atmosphere and traditional appeal, where cuckoo clocks, live oompah bands and Bavarian beer can be found around every corner. Board the Winzerexpress for a tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, a half-timbered knight’s manor with vaulted ceilings that is home to one of the largest collections of rare music boxes in the world. You will also get the opportunity to try Rüdesheim coffee, made with locally distilled brandy. EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Mainz – Berlin After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Berlin. The German capital has much to offer, from its captivating entertainment to its historic architecture. A two-night stay in a centrally located hotel is included in your itinerary. Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 10 | Berlin This morning, join your local guide for a walking tour of Berlin, passing by the famous Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall, a monument that tells of the division and reunion of the city. This afternoon, enjoy exploring Berlin at leisure, perhaps venturing into one of its chic restaurants of discovering more of its charming architecture. EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Berlin Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 11 | Berlin After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests as you are transferred to the airport for your onward or homebound flight.Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change. Meals: Breakfast |
Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities; Emerald Sky ensures every minute of your holiday is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Sky has been considered.