17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Emily Bronte

Itinerary for July 02, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 07/02/2026Arrive in Basel - On arrival, transfer to your ship moored in Basel. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you aboard your first-class floa 
1Thursday, 07/02/2026Cologne - Arrive to your five-star cruise ship moored on the banks of the Rhine in historic Cologne, one of Germany’s oldest cities. Your professiona 
1Thursday, 07/02/2026Embark in Basel The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you aboard your first-class floating hotel, ensuring you settle into your luxurious, 
2Friday, 07/03/2026Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided to 
2Friday, 07/03/2026Andernach & Koblenz  - Awake in the delightful town of Andernach, nestling behind sturdy medieval walls. One of the oldest towns in Germany, it was fo 
2Friday, 07/03/2026Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided tour of Lucerne and free aftern 
3Saturday, 07/04/2026Bernkastel  - After breakfast head up onto the magnificent sun deck to enjoy some fabulous river views during a morning of scenic sailing through this 
3Saturday, 07/04/2026Breisach This morning's cruising is spent gliding through the dramatic scenery of the rift valley separating the Vosges and Black Forest mountains.  
3Saturday, 07/04/2026Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace Wine route - This morning's cruising is spent gliding through the dramatic scenery of the rift valley separating the 
4Sunday, 07/05/2026Luxembourg & Trier - This morning we drive from Trier through this famously scenic region to Luxembourg. Small but beautifully formed, just under 1,00 
4Sunday, 07/05/2026Strasbourg  - This morning, we have arrived in France and Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region. After breakfast we enjoy a walking tour of its pic 
4Sunday, 07/05/2026Strasbourg This morning, we have arrived in France and Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region. After breakfast we enjoy a walking tour of its pictuStrasbourg, France
5Monday, 07/06/2026Cochem - A morning of scenic cruising awaits, so catch up on a spot of reading in the ship’s library, book yourself in for a little pampering in the s 
5Monday, 07/06/2026Speyer - We remain moored in Speyer this morning to enjoy a guided tour of this delightful medieval gem, founded by the Celts and one of Germany’s old 
5Monday, 07/06/2026Speyer We remain moored in Speyer this morning to enjoy a guided tour of this delightful medieval gem, founded by the Celts and one of Germany’s oldeSpeyer, Germany
6Tuesday, 07/07/2026Rüdesheim Rüdesheim is a delight to wander, witness the bustling marketplace, the half-timbered Klunkhardshof and Brömserburg Castle, which dates fro 
6Tuesday, 07/07/2026Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim - There’s a bucket-list treat in store this morning as we cruise through the world-famous Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage 
6Tuesday, 07/07/2026Rüdesheim & Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim is a delight to wander, witness the bustling marketplace, the half-timbered Klunkhardshof and Brömserburg Castle,  
7Wednesday, 07/08/2026Koblenz - Founded by the Romans, this historic city is beautifully located at the confluence of the Rhine and its sister river the Moselle. Discover K 
7Wednesday, 07/08/2026Worms - Wake this morning in the ancient city of Worms, its skyline dominated by the four, tiered towers and huge domes of the magnificent Romanesque  
7Wednesday, 07/08/2026Koblenz Founded by the Romans, this historic city is beautifully located at the confluence of the Rhine and its sister river the Moselle. Discover KoKoblenz, Germany
8Thursday, 07/09/2026Cologne - After a lazy breakfast there’ll be the opportunity to recharge and reset today with time to yourself to get further acquainted with this bea 
8Thursday, 07/09/2026Heidelberg or Schwetzingen - This morning you have a choice of activities, the first is a visit to the refined city of Heidelberg. An architectural tr 
8Thursday, 07/09/2026Cologne After a lazy breakfast there’ll be the opportunity to recharge and reset today with time to yourself to get further acquainted with this beauCologne, Germany
9Friday, 07/10/2026Andernach & Koblenz - Awake in the delightful town of Andernach, nestling behind sturdy medieval walls. One of the oldest towns in Germany, it was fou 
9Friday, 07/10/2026Andernach Awake in the delightful town of Andernach, nestling behind sturdy medieval walls. One of the oldest towns in Germany, it was founded by th 
9Friday, 07/10/2026Braubach - Today we'll visit the charming town of Braubach, which offers picturesque riverside views and a lovely promenade perfect for scenic walks.  
10Saturday, 07/11/2026Bonn & Cologne  - This morning enjoy free time to explore Bonn at your own pace. This historic city served as the capital of the West German state fro 
10Saturday, 07/11/2026Bernkastel  - After breakfast head up onto the magnificent sun deck to enjoy some fabulous river views during a morning of scenic sailing through this 
10Saturday, 07/11/2026Cruise along the Moselle After breakfast head up onto the magnificent sun deck to enjoy some fabulous river views during a morning of scenic sailing Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
11Sunday, 07/12/2026Cologne - After a lazy breakfast there’ll be the opportunity to recharge and reset today with time to yourself to get further acquainted with this bea 
11Sunday, 07/12/2026Luxembourg & Trier - This morning we drive from Trier through this famously scenic region to Luxembourg. Small but beautifully formed, just under 1,00 
11Sunday, 07/12/2026Luxembourg This morning we drive from Trier through this famously scenic region to Luxembourg. Small but beautifully formed, just under 1,000 square  
12Monday, 07/13/2026Cochem - A morning of scenic cruising awaits, so catch up on a spot of reading in the ship’s library, book yourself in for a little pampering in the s 
12Monday, 07/13/2026Koblenz - As you wake to a sumptuous breakfast, the delights of this river cruise begin to emerge as we drift past the first rolling hills of the Rhin 
12Monday, 07/13/2026Cruise towards Cochem A morning of scenic cruising awaits, so catch up on a spot of reading in the ship’s library, book yourself in for a little pampCochem, Germany
13Tuesday, 07/14/2026Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim - There’s a bucket-list treat in store this morning as we cruise through the world-famous Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage 
13Tuesday, 07/14/2026Rhine Gorge There’s a bucket-list treat in store this morning as we cruise through the world-famous Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are 
13Tuesday, 07/14/2026Rüdesheim & Rhine Gorge - Slipping our mooring at Koblenz we proceed upstream on the Rhine and soon encounter the impressive Marksburg Castle, a fortr 
14Wednesday, 07/15/2026Speyer - Still sailing upstream, the landscape becomes much wider and flatter, with gently rolling hills and vineyards that are home to the Liebfraumi 
14Wednesday, 07/15/2026Worms - Wake this morning in the ancient city of Worms, its skyline dominated by the four, tiered towers and huge domes of the magnificent Romanesque  
14Wednesday, 07/15/2026Worms Wake this morning in the ancient city of Worms, its skyline dominated by the four, tiered towers and huge domes of the magnificent Romanesque cWorms, Germany
15Thursday, 07/16/2026Heidelberg or Schwetzingen - This morning you have a choice of activities, the first is a visit to the refined city of Heidelberg. An architectural tr 
15Thursday, 07/16/2026Heidelberg or Schwetzingen This morning you have a choice of activities, the first is a visit to the refined city of Heidelberg. An architectural tre 
15Thursday, 07/16/2026Strasbourg  - This morning we cruise gently upstream, passing through two spectacular locks, whose elaborate engineering never ceases to fascinate. Wh 
16Friday, 07/17/2026Braubach - Today we'll visit the charming town of Braubach, which offers picturesque riverside views and a lovely promenade perfect for scenic walks.  
16Friday, 07/17/2026Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace wine route - This morning's cruising is spent gliding through the dramatic scenery of the rift valley separating the 
16Friday, 07/17/2026Braubach & Marksburg Today we'll visit the charming town of Braubach, which offers picturesque riverside views and a lovely promenade perfect for scen 
17Saturday, 07/18/2026Bonn This morning enjoy free time to explore Bonn at your own pace. This historic city served as the capital of the West German state from 1949-1990  
17Saturday, 07/18/2026Lucerne & Bernese Oberland - Today you have the choice between a full day excursion to Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, or a more leisurely guided to 
17Saturday, 07/18/2026Bonn & Cologne  - This morning enjoy free time to explore Bonn at your own pace. This historic city served as the capital of the West German state fro 
18Sunday, 07/19/2026Wave goodbye to your ship and crew this morning to start your journey home. 
18Sunday, 07/19/2026Arrive at Return home 

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