Family Rhine River Cruise

When you arrive in Basel, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Please book your flight to arrive into Basel prior to 03:00 PM. (D)

Today as part of your incredible EmeraldPLUS programme, you will visit the city of Freiburg. Considered the 'capital of the Black Forest', Freiburg has lovely sights that will leave you amazed. As part of your visit, you will also have the opportunity to sample true Black Forest delicacies from the lively market in the city centre near the main cathedral. If you are feeling more active, why not join a canoeing tour on banks close to the Rhine.

EmeraldPLUS Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting

EmeraldACTIVE Canoeing on the Rhine (B/L/D)

This morning, your Star-Ship will be docking in Kehl and you will enjoy a visit to the medieval Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg boasting exceptional panoramic views of the Alsace plain. Walking through its gates it is to plunge into the world of the Middle Ages. During your visit you can explore the numerous towers, dungeons, banqueting rooms, ceremonial halls and sleeping quarters. Wonder at the views from the fortified ramparts over the Rhine, Vosges mountains and Black Forest and on clear days even as far as the Alps.

Included Excursion Visit to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg (B/L/D)

Relax on board this morning as you sail towards Ludwigshafen, following the meandering Rhine River and passing the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar. Travel by coach to Heidelberg, where you will take part into an exciting fox trail tour adventure on this medieval city. Included is also a visit to the Heidelberg Castle, one of the most impressive Renaissance ruins in Europe. Alternatively, hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.

• EmeraldACTIVE Mini Train to Mount Königstuhl and hike down to Heidelberg
• Included Excursion Geocaching Tour of Heidelberg (B/L/D)

Cruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz today and discover its fairytale-like surrounds nestled on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Journey by cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, offering exceptional views of the surrounding area from its hilltop position.

• Included Excursion Visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
• DiscoverMORE Moselle Valley & Reichsburg Castle visit (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Effortlessly steeped in history and tales of the past, Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, encapsulating a timeline that spans more than two millennia. Your included city tour will take you to the heart of its Old Town. After your tour, you will be taken to a one-of-a-kind farm estate just outside of Cologne, which provides the locals with sustainable products. As part of your EmeraldPLUS programme, enjoy a fantastic cooking demo and have a glimpse behind the scenes of this fantastic place.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

EmeraldPLUS Visit to a local farm estate with cooking demo (B/L/D)

This morning it is free for you to enjoy the sights of Amsterdam on your own, or you can take part on DiscoverMORE visit to Anne Frank House dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. In the afternoon, take to Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal network during a glass top canal cruise, passing Roman patrician houses and ornate merchant houses that tell tales of the prosperous Dutch Golden Age. Then, continue on to the A'DAM Lookout Tower & observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour to Waterland

Included Excursion Visit to A'DAM Lookout Tower & Canal cruise

DiscoverMORE Visit to Anne Frank House (extra expense) (B/L/D)

After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the Black Forest and charming Strasbourg with you. 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. (B)