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7 Night Jewels of the Rhine Cruise from Basel (Saxon)

Ship: Emerald Sky
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed:  Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Ended: Saturday, Oct 22, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 departure of the Emerald Sky. If Emerald Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Oct 15, 2022
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland      
Welcome to Switzerland and the Rhine-side town of Basel, the centre of the country's pharmaceutical industry. You will be met and transferred from Basel airport to your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. A warm welcome awaits you from your captain and crew as you board. This evening join your fellow travellers for dinner onboard. If flying into Basel, please book your flights to arrive prior to 3 pm.
Day 2 - Sunday - Oct 16, 2022
Breisach, Germany
Breisach, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Black Forest, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Breisach, Germany      
Today you have a choice to commence your magical morning with a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Museum, an open-air exhibition of sixteenth-century life, featuring a number of reconstructed Black Forest farms. Alternatively, take part in the Emerald Active hike. EmeraldACTIVE: Guided Hike Through a Typical Black Forest Village (active fitness level recommended). EmeraldPLUS: Black Forest Cake Assembling presentation and tasting.
Day 3 - Monday - Oct 17, 2022
Kehl, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Strasbourg, France      
Bus Travel      
Kehl, Germany      
Once docked in Kehl you will be transferred by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace Region in France. Your guided walking tour will include the Grande Ile, the historical city centre and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval black-and-white timber-framed buildings, old tanning houses, Baroque sandstones buildings, canals, and river locks. Your afternoon is free to continuing exploring Strasbourg. EmeraldPLUS: Guided Tour of Strasbourg.
Day 4 - Tuesday - Oct 18, 2022
Mannheim, Germany
Mannheim, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Heidelberg, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Mannheim, Germany      
Continue downstream to the town of Mannheim, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. There you will visit the medieval town of Heidelberg including the impressive castle that overlooks the town. Enjoy free time there before returning to the ship for lunch and an afternoon sailing.
Day 5 - Wednesday - Oct 19, 2022
Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz, Germany      
Cruise to the 2,000-year-old town of Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the opposite side of the river. This fortress was part of the Prussian defences against the French in the 19th century and later used as a headquarters for the American military during WWII. Discover More: Moselle & Cochem Visit (extra expense).
Day 6 - Thursday - Oct 20, 2022
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany      
Founded by the Romans, Cologne is one of Germany's oldest and is famous for its magnificent World Heritage-listed Gothic cathedral. Join your local guide for an included tour of the Old Town, with free time for exploring. Cologne is one of Germany's largest and most modern cities largely due to a rebuilding plan post WWII, and it has many different museums and galleries including a Roman artefact museum. This evening join your captain for a farewell reception and dinner.
Day 7 - Friday - Oct 21, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands      
This morning you can decide to either enjoy a glass-top canal boat tour through Amsterdam's canal or a guided bike tour. EmeraldACTIVE: Guided Bike Tour.
Day 8 - Saturday - Oct 22, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands      
After your breakfast you will disembark your ship and transfer to airport for your homebound flight.