Romantic Rhine & Alsace Region – VISTAGRACIA Superior
Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Cologne
Available
July 2026 / October 2026
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Arrival transfer. Welcome aboard the MS VISTA GRACIA in Cologne. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. However, if you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at reception and explore the city on your own. Welcome cocktail and dinner. After dinner, we begin sailing. Overnight sailing.
After enjoying a relaxing and scenic cruise, we arrive in Koblenz in the afternoon. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, we dock near the famous Deutsches Eck (German Corner). Koblenz is one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities, with over 2,000 years of history, which we’ll discover during the included visit.
After the tour, enjoy free time to explore. Overnight sailing.
By late morning, we arrive in Mannhein, where you´ll have free time to explore this university city located at the meeting point of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. Mannheim is where Karl Drais built the first two-wheeled vehicle in 1817, where Carl Benz drove the world’s first automobile in 1886, and where Julius Hatry constructed the first rocket-powered aircraft in 1929.
In the afternoon, an optional excursion to Heidelberg and its iconic castle is available (sold on board, subject to minimum participation). Overnight sailing.
Today we enjoy Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, one of the most scenic areas in Europe. In the morning, you may choose to explore the city on your own or join a guided tour that starts by bus and continues on foot through the historic center and main sights.
After lunch, enjoy free time or take an optional excursion to Colmar, one of the most picturesque towns in the Alsace region. Overnight sailing.
We wake up in Speyer, a small German town of around 50,000 residents, located on the banks of the Rhine in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Enjoy free time to explore its streets and visit the largest surviving Romanesque cathedral: the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Stephen, one of the three Imperial Cathedrals of Germany, along with those in Mainz and Worms.
During lunch, we sail toward Mainz, the city where Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press. Its historic center, crowned by a thousand-year-old cathedral, contrasts with the modern and vibrant university city it is today. Overnight in Mainz.
Early in the morning, we take a short cruise to reach the rowers’ town, Rüdesheim. After a guided tour of this popular tourist destination, you’ll have free time before returning to the ship for lunch.In the afternoon, we sail through one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe—the most famous stretch of the Rhine, known as the Romantic Rhine. This 65-km section is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its scenic beauty and historical significance, with dozens of castles, vineyards, and legends like the Loreley siren.
By early evening, we arrive in Andernach, where we will spend the night. Overnight in Andernach.
We wake up in Andernach, where you’ll have free time to explore this ancient town, famous for hosting the world’s highest cold-water geyser, which can erupt up to 60 meters high. At midday, we’ll resume sailing and, after lunch, arrive in Cologne.
In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of this city with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its stunning architectural heritage, its iconic Cathedral, and its vibrant, colorful atmosphere.
Overnight in Cologne.
After breakfast, we will proceed with disembarkation. Cabins must be vacated by 9:00 a.m., but you may leave your luggage on board and stay in the common areas, or head out to enjoy the city until your scheduled transfer. End of services.