Snapshots of your cruise include a classic view of Heidelberg, a toast to your shipmates on deck, and the amazing Roman ruins in Trier
Make a poignant visit to the Luxembourg American War Cemetery and Memorial
century. Tauck takes you to a family-owned winery in Cochem’s vineyard-covered hills for a tasting of some of the best locally harvested wines in the region – a cruise highlight! Meals BLD
6. LUXEMBOURG
Dock in Bernkastel for an excursion to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. En route, stop at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, final resting place of over 5,000 U.S. troops from World War II. Drive through Luxembourg’s banking district before exploring its well-preserved old town on a walking tour that includes the Cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke, the Parliament and its centuries-old fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local performers entertain aboard ship tonight sharing time-honored traditions. Meals BLD
7. TRIER / BERNKASTEL THROUGH THE AGES
A morning visit takes you to Trier, Germany’s oldest town, nestled in a basin in the Moselle Valley. Its importance in ancient times is showcased by its impressive Roman ruins, found nowhere else north of the Alps. View the treasures of Bernkastel this afternoon on a walking tour through 700 years of history. See its famous half-timbered houses, its Renaissance-era city hall, its fortress-like 14th-century church, and the castle ruins that stand guard over the town. Cruise to historic Boppard. Meals BLD
8. TREASURES OF BOPPARD
On a shore excursion in Boppard you’ll learn something about the legacies of the Celts, Romans and Franconians in this 2,000-year-old town on walking tour; and enjoy lunch in the Old Monastery Cellar. Hear about the legend of the Lorelei as you cruise through the Middle Rhine Valley, home to castles, historic towns and vineyards, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its powerful influence on writers, artists and composers. Meals BLD
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9. HISTORIC HEIDELBERG
Go ashore in Worms for an excursion to Heidelberg. A guided walking tour of the Old Town fascinates with insights about its medieval Gothic walls and gates, Renaissance buildings and 17th-century Baroque homes, and a ride on a funicular up to Heidelberger Schloss (Heidelberg Castle) rewards with panoramic views of the river and town. Meet your ship in Speyer after lunch at a local restaurant. Meals BLD
10. ELEGANT BADEN-BADEN
Disembark in Plittersdorf for a morning trip to the spa town of Baden-Baden in the Black Forest. Accompanied by a local guide, take a walking tour to see the castle ruins, the Roman baths, and its richly decorated Belle Èpoque Casino. The afternoon is spent in Plittersdorf or back on the riverboat. Meals BLD
11. STRASBOURG, CROSSROADS OF EUROPE
Your riverboat docks in Strasbourg, France, today. View the European Parliament buildings en route to La Petite France, surrounded by historic canals, medieval watchtowers and half-timbered houses. Visit the 11th-century cathedral and enjoy time to explore on your own. Meals BLD
12. OLD TOWN BASEL
A morning arrival in Basel is followed by a guided tour of this quintessentially Swiss town, including the red-painted Rathaus (city hall) in Old Town. Please join us for the Captain’s farewell reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
13. DISEMBARK SHIP / JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Basel. Fly home anytime. Transfers to Basel-Mulhouse Int’l Airport are included upon disembarking your riverboat this morning. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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