Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, enjoy a copious traditional Alsatian sauerkraut dinner. Our ship will begin to cruise.

We’ll cruise the currents of the romantic Rhine Valley, passing by the cities of Worms and Mainz before arriving near Sankt Goar and the legendary rock of the Lorelei. A subject of many literary works and poems, the rock is most famously associated with the myth of a beautiful maiden who threw herself from its heights in despair, only to be transformed into a siren who lures fishermen to their deaths.
ONBOARD CONTEST.(1)
We'll arrive in Oberwesel. Included excursion: Reichenstein Castle and lunch with a medieval flair, including music from the era.(2) The oldest parts of the building suggest that the castle was built in the early 11th century, and it is a showcase of German Romanticism in the valley.
After our tour, we’ll return on board and begin to cruise to Rüdesheim.
The famous Drosselgasse with its numerous cafés, bars, and music awaits you tonight! Join us for this soirée and a free glass of local wine for each participant.

We’ll cruise up the Rhine to either Speyer or Mannheim.
Onboard presentation: "The Rhine River: Its Legends and Majestic Castles."
ONBOARD CONTEST.(1)
This afternoon, join us for an included excursion: Heidelberg. This cradle of German Romanticism has inspired numerous poets, seduced by the beauty of the site and the ruins of its castle, whose red sandstone ramparts stand out against the green of the forest. During this "historical and gourmet" discovery tour, your guide will accompany you and tell you all about the history of the town, including that of the guild students and the famous "Studentenkuss", which you will be able to taste.

We’ll return on board in Speyer or Mannheim.
Tonight is our festive gala. Our ship will cruise to Strasbourg overnight.

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before arriving in Strasbourg and disembarking at approximately 9 a.m.