Active and Discovery on the Rhine

• Day 1 Mainz (Germany)
  Embark your ship in Mainz. (D)
• Day 2 Mainz - Bingen
  Forests and Famous Vineyards. For some exercise before lunch, join a Guided Nature Walk along one of the Rheinsteig walking trails through Eltville’s idyllic forest and vineyards, or join a Guided Walk through the historic Old Town of Eltville am Rhein, well known as the City of Wine, with wine tastings included, or visit the Romanesque Beauty of Eberbach Monastery, the location of almost all the interior scenes of the film version of Umberto Eco’s dark medieval murder mystery “The Name of the Rose.” Enjoy the remaining free time in Mainz before sailing to Rüdesheim this afternoon, where you will have time to discover this picturesque village. In the evening enjoy dinner on board while cruising to Bingen. (B,L,D)
• Day 3 Boppard - Engers
  Enjoy breakfast on board as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard. Take a Guided Tour of Marksburg Castle, visit its battlements overlooking the Rhine, and take a scenic walk down the surrounding hillside back to your ship, OR: For a unique experience, join us on an excursion to the “Lava City” of Mendig for a Vulcano Encounter, including exploring the caverns and corridors where basalt (cold lava) was mined, or take a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. At day’s end, you’ll dine aboard your ship as you cruise to Engers. (B,L,D)
• Day 4 Bonn - Cologne
  Take advantage of some free time in Bonn this morning. For a unique view of Cologne’s history and beauty, join us on a Jogging Tour of the city, or discover the quaint Belgian Quarter of Cologne, or visit Cologne’s Chocolate Museum and learn the process of chocolate production and ancient history of this food of the gods, or take a leisurely Guided City Walk of Cologne for a view of her must-see sight, including the Old City and its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening. Cruise overnight to Dusseldorf. (B,L,D)
• Day 5 Düsseldorf
  Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, or experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, or join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character. You might join a Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf’s microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers. Evening cruising to Arnhem. (B,L,D)
• Day 6 Arnhem (Holland) - Nijmegen
  Join a Biking Tour on the Hoge Veluwe National Park and admire its diversity of scenery, from dense forests to high sand dune, or join a Guided Sightseeing of Arnhem past impressive monuments and places of remembrance, or take a Guided Tour of Arnhem’s Kröller-Müller Museum with the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection. In Nijmegen, you may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Windmill of Thorn or an Optional Cooking Workshop. Cruise overnight to Amsterdam (B,L,D)
• Day 7 Amsterdam
  See the sights of Amsterdam from a unique perspective by joining our Guided Jogging Tour of the city - all at an easy pace with stops for commentary, or attend a Painting Class and be inspired by the masters’ techniques. Paint your own canvas and discover your inner artist. A Guided Walking Tour will complete your experience, or join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, or enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam. This afternoon you might take an Optional Culinary Walk in one of Amsterdam’s famous districts, or an Optional Kayaking Excursion. Spend free time strolling at leisure through the galleries and cafés of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
• Day 8 Amsterdam
  Disembark after breakfast.

Mainz to Amsterdam ItineraryThe Captain reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.