Riviera Travel

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Cologne

   Germany

   

   Cologne's twin-spired Gothic cathedral, six hundred years in the building and still the city's defining monument, is the inevitable starting point — but this ancient Rhine city rewards exploration well beyond its iconic silhouette. The Romano-Germanic Museum reveals the city's Roman foundations, while the Chocolate Museum on the riverbank offers a distinctly sweeter history lesson. Cologne's famed Kölsch beer culture thrives in the old town's traditional brew-houses, where one round follows another in centuries-old wooden halls. The city is welcoming year-round, though the legendary Christmas markets (November–December) attract visitors from across Europe.

2. Day 2

   Koblenz

   Germany

   

   Koblenz stands at the Deutsches Eck — the German Corner — where the Moselle river pours into the Rhine in a confluence so geographically commanding that the Romans built a fortress here in 9 BC. The result is a city of exceptional Rhine Gorge scenery, with the formidable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest, crowning the opposite bank and reachable by gondola for panoramas that stretch across three river valleys. A Rhine wine tasting at one of the city's historic Weinstuben, followed by a stroll through the Altstadt's baroque squares, is the definitive Koblenz afternoon. The finest weather arrives April through October, with the Rhine in Flames fireworks festival in August being particularly spectacular.

3. Day 2

   Koblenz

   Germany

   

   Koblenz stands at the Deutsches Eck — the German Corner — where the Moselle river pours into the Rhine in a confluence so geographically commanding that the Romans built a fortress here in 9 BC. The result is a city of exceptional Rhine Gorge scenery, with the formidable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest, crowning the opposite bank and reachable by gondola for panoramas that stretch across three river valleys. A Rhine wine tasting at one of the city's historic Weinstuben, followed by a stroll through the Altstadt's baroque squares, is the definitive Koblenz afternoon. The finest weather arrives April through October, with the Rhine in Flames fireworks festival in August being particularly spectacular.

4. Day 3

   Rudesheim

   Germany

   

   Rüdesheim am Rhein, a jewel of the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is where Germany's most storied wine river cuts through vine-terraced slopes and medieval castle ruins. The pedestrianised Drosselgasse laneway — beloved since the Romantic era — hums with wine taverns pouring the region's celebrated Rieslings, crisp and mineral from the slate soils. The Niederwald Monument surveys the river from the heights, reached by cable car above the vineyards. Day trips by boat unlock Bacharach, Boppard, and the legendary Lorelei rock. September's harvest festivals transform the entire valley into a convivial celebration of the vintage.

5. Day 3

   Rudesheim

   Germany

   

   Rüdesheim am Rhein, a jewel of the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is where Germany's most storied wine river cuts through vine-terraced slopes and medieval castle ruins. The pedestrianised Drosselgasse laneway — beloved since the Romantic era — hums with wine taverns pouring the region's celebrated Rieslings, crisp and mineral from the slate soils. The Niederwald Monument surveys the river from the heights, reached by cable car above the vineyards. Day trips by boat unlock Bacharach, Boppard, and the legendary Lorelei rock. September's harvest festivals transform the entire valley into a convivial celebration of the vintage.

6. Day 4

   Mainz

   Germany

   

   Mainz is where the modern world was printed into existence: Johannes Gutenberg's invention of movable-type printing around 1440 transformed this ancient Rhine city into the birthplace of the information age, a legacy honoured at the extraordinary Gutenberg Museum, home to one of the surviving original Bibles. The Romanesque cathedral of St. Martin, built over a millennium from the year 975, anchors a charming old town of wine taverns and market squares where Rhenish Rieslings flow freely. Visit between spring and autumn for the famous Mainz Wine Market held beside the Rhine. A day-cruise port with surprising cultural depth.

7. Day 5

   Miltenberg

   Germany

   

   Miltenberg is a captivating port town in Germany, renowned for its stunning half-timbered architecture and rich historical heritage. Must-do experiences include indulging in local specialties like Miltenberger Käse and Schäufele, and exploring the nearby towns of Wertheim and Bernkastel. The best season to visit is during the late spring and summer months when the town's vibrant markets and outdoor atmosphere come alive.

8. Day 5

   Miltenberg

   Germany

   

   Miltenberg is a captivating port town in Germany, renowned for its stunning half-timbered architecture and rich historical heritage. Must-do experiences include indulging in local specialties like Miltenberger Käse and Schäufele, and exploring the nearby towns of Wertheim and Bernkastel. The best season to visit is during the late spring and summer months when the town's vibrant markets and outdoor atmosphere come alive.

9. Day 6

   Wurzburg

   Germany

   

   Würzburg, presiding over the Main River at the northern gateway of the Romantic Road, is Bavaria's most elegantly baroque city — its skyline commanded by the medieval Marienberg Fortress and its streets presided over by the magnificent Residenz, a UNESCO-listed princely palace whose frescoed Treppenhaus ceiling by Tiepolo is considered the largest fresco in the world. The surrounding Franconian wine country produces some of Germany's most distinctive Silvaner and Riesling, sold in the iconic bocksbeutel flask from cellars carved directly beneath the old city. Spring through autumn reveals the vine-clad hillsides in their most photogenic splendor; the historic Weinfest am Stein wine festival each September is a highlight of the Franconian calendar.

10. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Germany

    

    Bamberg, the 'Franconian Rome,' is a UNESCO World Heritage city whose medieval old town — seven hills, four Romanesque-Gothic cathedral towers, and an Old Town Hall balanced impossibly on an island in the Regnitz River — survived World War II entirely intact, a miracle of preservation unique in Germany. The city is equally celebrated for its extraordinary smoked beer, Rauchbier, a speciality brewed in family-owned breweries for centuries and best tasted in the old quarter's atmospheric taverns beside a plate of smoked meats. Spring and early summer are ideal for the surrounding Franconian countryside in bloom. Nuremberg is forty minutes by rail.

11. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Germany

    

    Nuremberg commands the imagination on two levels: as the glittering medieval city where Holy Roman Emperors held court, Albrecht Dürer was born, and craftsmen produced the first pocket watch — and as the site of the 20th century's darkest chapter, where Nazi rallies and subsequent war crimes trials left permanent marks on European history and conscience. The Kaiserburg castle crowning the hill above the perfectly preserved old town offers sweeping views of a cityscape that, despite wartime bombing, remains one of Germany's most beautiful. The Documentation Centre on the former Nazi Rally Grounds is essential, sobering history; the Christmas Market on the Hauptmarkt, held since 1628, is among Europe's finest. Visit May through October or December.

12. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Germany

    

    Regensburg, Bavaria's medieval masterpiece on the Danube, is one of Central Europe's most intact ancient cities — its Roman origins visible in the Porta Praetoria stone gate, its medieval prosperity celebrated in the soaring twin towers of St. Peter's Cathedral and the twelfth-century Stone Bridge. UNESCO World Heritage status acknowledges a skyline dotted with patrician towers, while the famous Historische Wurstküchl, Germany's oldest operating sausage kitchen, has been serving spit-grilled bratwurst since the 1140s. The surrounding hills produce excellent Bavarian whites. May through September offers the most convivial riverbank atmosphere.

13. Day 10

    Passau

    Germany

    

    Passau occupies one of Central Europe's most dramatic natural stages — a narrow peninsula at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn, and Ilz, where the old town's baroque spires and shuttered merchants' houses crowd the very tip of the land between the waters. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ, a 17,974-pipe instrument whose daily concerts fill the nave with a sound that seems architectural in its density. The Veste Oberhaus fortress above the city commands panoramic views across three countries on clear days. Passau is a classic Danube river cruise departure point; spring and early autumn, when the river runs high and the light turns golden, are the finest seasons.

14. Day 11

    Melk

    Austria

    

    Melk Abbey is among the most theatrical expressions of Baroque ambition in all of Europe — a gilded monastery perched on a granite outcrop above the Danube, its domed church and frescoed library presiding over the Wachau Valley with serene authority since Benedictine monks replaced the Babenberg fortress in 1089. Umberto Eco immortalised it as the inspiration for his labyrinthine monastery in "The Name of the Rose," and the library's 100,000 medieval manuscripts remain one of the continent's supreme collections. After the abbey, stroll down to the historic market town and sample the valley's celebrated Grüner Veltliner wines. The Wachau is at its most bewitching in April and October.

15. Day 12

    Vienna

    Austria

    

    The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

16. Day 13

    Bratislava

    Slovakia

    

    Bratislava, the only national capital bordering two sovereign states, sits sixty kilometres downstream from Vienna on the Danube — close enough for a day trip to the Austrian capital, yet possessed of its own entirely distinct character: a pastel-hued medieval old town of hidden courtyards, playful bronze statues, and hilltop castle views, where wine bars pour outstanding Slovak Riesling at prices that make the Viennese feel extravagant. The city's dramatic reinvention since 1989 has produced a dynamic, youthful culture that fills the old quarter's restaurants and concert halls with genuine warmth. Pair with Vienna or Budapest for the classic Danube river trilogy; all three cities are within two hours of each other.

17. Day 14

    Budapest

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

18. Day 15

    Budapest

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

Cabin Categories

Diamond Deck - Sole Occupancy (Upper)

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Diamond Deck - Sole Occupancy (Upper)

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Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (Lower)

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Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (Lower)

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Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy with supp (Lower)

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Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy with supp (Lower)

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Ruby Deck - Sole Occupancy (Middle)

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Ruby Deck - Sole Occupancy (Middle)

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Standard Cabin - Diamond Deck

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Standard Cabins on the Diamond Deck feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide away to create a French balcony to enjoy panoramic river views. There are 22 Standard Cabins on the Diamond Deck (upper deck). Size: 16 sq.m / 172 sq.ft

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Standard Cabin - Emerald Deck

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Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows – some are available for sole occupancy with no supplement. There are 10 Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck (lower deck). Size: 15 sq.m / 161 sq.ft

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Standard Cabin - Ruby Deck

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Standard Cabins on the Ruby Deck feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide away to create a French balcony to enjoy panoramic river views. There are 28 Standard Cabins on the Ruby Deck (middle deck). Size: 16 sq.m / 172 sq.ft

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Deluxe Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck

Balcony

253 sq ftMax 21

For the ultimate in space and river cruise luxury, the spacious Deluxe Balcony Suite offers a generous living area with chairs and table, plus soft cotton bathrobes and slippers. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that open out on to a small balcony with a table for two. There are four Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck). Size: 23.5 sq.m / 253 sq.ft

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+8

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Superior Suite - Diamond Deck

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194 sq ftMax 22

Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views. There are two Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck). Size: 18 sq.m / 194 sq.ft

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+8

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Superior Suite - Emerald Deck

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183 sq ftMax 26

Superior Suites on the Emerald Deck benefit from a generous living area and smaller fixed windows. There are two Superior Suites the Emerald Deck (lower deck). Size: 17 sq.m / 183 sq.ft Indulge in the luxury of Riviera Plus when you stay in an upper deck cabin or suite. In your well-appointed cabin, you’ll find a smart handset with maps, translator and currency converter, unlimited internet use, L’Occitane en Provence toiletries, a bottle of chilled Prosecco on arrival, a platter of fresh seasonal fruits during the cruise and an aperitif each evening, with our compliments.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVMedia/Entertainment Station+7

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Superior Suite - Ruby Deck

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Superior Suites on the Ruby Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views. There are two Superior Suites the Ruby Deck (middle deck). Size: 18 sq.m / 194 sq.ft

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Balcony

253 sq ftMax 2DBS

<p>For the ultimate in space and river cruise luxury, the spacious Deluxe Balcony Suite offers a generous living area with chairs and table, plus soft cotton bathrobes and slippers. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that open out on to a small balcony with a table for two.</p><p>There are four Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck).</p><p><b>Features</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with outside balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Spacious ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul><p></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+8

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Standard Suite

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172 sq ftMax 2DD

<p>Standard Suites are 172 square metres and feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Standard Suites are located on the Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck.</p><p><b>Features</b></p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+7

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Standard Suite

Suite

172 sq ftMax 2RD

<p>Standard Suites are 172 square metres and feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Standard Suites are located on the Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck.</p><p><b>Features</b></p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+7

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Standard Suite

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161 sq ftMax 2EDS

<p>Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows. Some are available for sole occupancy (supplements may apply) and are subject to availability.</p><p><b>There are 10 Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck (lower deck).</b></p><p><b>Features</b></p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Fixed window</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TVSafe+6

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Superior Suite

Suite

183 sq ftMax 2ED

<p>Superior Suites on the Emerald Deck benefit from a generous living area and smaller fixed windows.</p><p>There are two Superior Suites the <b>Emerald Deck (lower deck).</b></p><p><b>Features</b></p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Fixed window</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVMedia/Entertainment Station+7

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Superior Suite

Suite

194 sq ftMax 2RDS

<p>Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views.</p><p>There are two Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck).</p><p>Features</p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+8

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Superior Suite

Suite

194 sq ftMax 2DDS

<p>Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views.</p><p>There are two Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck).</p><p>Features</p><ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+8

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