From Modern Marvels to Fairytale Alsace

• Day 1 Düsseldorf

  Rhenish lifestyle between tradition and modernity - Düsseldorf inspires with diversity! Here art and culture lovers get just as enthusiastic as shopping enthusiasts, here the Media Harbor impresses with contemporary architecture as well as the historic Old Town. The old town makes Düsseldorf with more than 250 cozy pubs to the "longest bar in the world". The traditional Altbier is not the only tasty thing here! A stroll along the Königsallee, the world-famous strolling mile, is something one does not want to miss - or rather a visit to one of the numerous sympathetic flea markets? And in the middle of it all: lots of Green and the Rhine with its riverside promenade to breathe easy . No wonder the VIVA Cruises family feels right at home here!

• Day 2 Niederlahnstein - Lorelei Passage

  In Niederlahnstein the small and leisurely Lahn flows into the strong father Rhine. The Lahn is known for its canoe and kayak traffic, but also for round trips by boat and excursion boats. Niederlahnstein has the old castle Lahneck, especially popular are hikes up to the castle keep. Stolzenfels Castle is also popular for hiking. In the city center there is an old market place with medieval houses. Nearby is Koblenz with its Deutsches Eck and the beautiful old town for strolling.

• Day 3 Mannheim

  The city of Mannheim is located on the Rhine, directly opposite Ludwigshafen in Baden-Württemberg. The castle is the landmark of the city and is located not far from the river. But also the water tower and in February the street carnival are known for the city, which is located only a few kilometers from Heidelberg. Particularly attractive are the squares in which the city center is laid out. The city center is large with numerous shopping opportunities and enough cafes to stop.

• Day 4 - 5 Strasbourg

  From the first minute, the French Strasbourg enchants with colorful half-timbered idyll, Wilhelminian splendor architecture,new trendy neighborhoods and exciting museums. Even a short visit has a long-term effect thanks to the many inspirations! In the picturesque district of La Petite France, the moment can be enjoyed perfectly with a tarte flambée, before the imposing cathedral with stained glass windows and archways invites you to travel back in time to the Gothic period. Those who are free from giddiness should definitely take the 332 steps up to the viewing platformhere to see the Vosges and the Black Forest in the distance.

• Day 6 Rüdesheim - Königswinter

  The picturesque town of Rüdesheim is located directly on the Rhine in Hesse and has many attractions, such as the famous Drosselgasse, where there are numerous wine bars, but also a castle and a torture museum, where medieval torture instruments and the history of the Inquisition are exhibited. A cable car goes up to the Niederwald Monument, which is located above the town. From here you can take a beautiful hike through pristine woodlands and then come to the chairlift that leads directly to Assmannshausen. This is also located on the Rhine.

• Day 7 Königswinter - Düsseldorf

  The town of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern side of the Rhine. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the town an unforgettable experience. The Siebengebirgsmuseum, for example, provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is the oldest nature reserve in Germany. Visitors can experience the underwater world up close at Sea Life and the Nibelungenhalle is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also houses a reptile zoo. Drachenburg Castle is enthroned high up on the Drachenfels and is one of Königswinter's landmarks. The imposing building is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and provides a fantastic view over the region.

• Day 8 Düsseldorf

  Disembarkation after breakfast.

From Modern Marvels to Fairytale Alsace Itinerary