Treasures of the Rhine – VISTARIO Superior
Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Cologne
Available
June 2026 / September 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 VISTARIO” in Cologne. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. However, if you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at the reception and explore the city on your own.
Welcome cocktail and dinner. After dinner, we set sail. Overnight sailing.
We wake up sailing through the most popular and scenic stretch of the Rhine; the “Romantic Rhine.” This 65 km section is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its stunning landscapes, historic significance, numerous castles, vineyards, and legends like the Loreley siren.
In the early afternoon, we arrive in Rüdesheim, the rowers’ town, where you’ll enjoy a guided visit followed by free time to explore this charming tourist destination.
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 Strasbourg.
Overnight sailing.
Today we enjoy Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, one of the most scenic areas in Europe. In the morning, a guided tour is included, starting by coach and continuing on foot through the historic center and main sights.
After lunch, we resume sailing toward Basel.
Overnight sailing.
In the morning, we will enjoy an included visit to Basel, the oldest university city in Switzerland. Highlights include the market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall, and the cathedral, which combines late Romanesque and Gothic styles.
In the mid-afternoon, we begin sailing toward Breisach. Overnight sailing.
Early in the morning we arrive in Breisach, a small town of just 16,000 residents, known for its particular charm, which you´ll be able to enjoy during your free time in the city. This quaint German village, located on the banks of the Rhine and near the southern edge of the Black Forest, still preserves traces of its artistic past, despite centuries of war that damaged much of its heritage. Notable among its monuments is the solid Church of St. Stephen, whose construction began in the late 12th century.
During lunch, we resume sailing. Overnight sailing.
By late morning, we arrive in Mannheim, where you´ll have free time to explore this university city 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’s first car drove the streets in 1886, and where Julius Hatry constructed the world’s first rocket-powered aircraft in 1929.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Mainz, where you´ll also have free time to explore the city. Overnight sailing.
"Due to port authority decisions, we may dock in Worms instead of Mannheim. In that case, free time will be provided in Worms."
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.