Frankfurt

Experience the timeless elegance of Western Europe on this exclusive 6-day journey from the heart of Germany to the charm of the Netherlands. From a scenic Rhine river cruise and wine tastings in fairytale castles to walking tours through ancient towns and cultural gems like Luxembourg and Cologne, every moment is curated for sophistication. Stay in handpicked luxury hotels — including historic estates and luxury city landmarks — while enjoying regional cuisine, and immersive local encounters. This is Europe at its finest — intimate, inspiring, and utterly unforgettable.

Special Notes:

•This program includes extended walking on cobblestone streets, hills, and uneven terrain, especially in historic towns and castle sites. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those requiring wheelchairs, walkers, scooters or canes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

•Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be send to our local ground operators for review.

•A minimum of ten guests is required to operate this small group and exclusive to Regent Seven Seas program.

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), guests will be greeted by a local representative who will facilitate transfer to the hotel. Please note that transfer duration is typically 30–40 minutes, though this may vary according to arrival time and traffic conditions.

Hotel check-in is available from 3:00pm. For guests arriving prior to this time, luggage storage is provided at the hotel. You are welcome to enjoy the hotel's amenities or explore the immediate vicinity at your leisure.

Your first evening in Germany will be spent at The Florentin, a contemporary and elegant hotel located in the center of Frankfurt. With close proximity to luxury shopping, museums, and the Main river promenade, the location is well-suited for independent exploration before your tour officially commences.

The afternoon is yours to spend as you prefer and all meals are on your own today. Whether you choose to relax after your journey, browse nearby retail areas, or enjoy refreshments at a local café, you are free to settle-in comfortably.

A hospitality desk will be staffed at the hotel from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, providing an opportunity to meet your guide, obtain answers to any inquiries, and receive support regarding local arrangements or details of your program.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your guide. Today will be a day filled with breathtaking scenery, cultural treasures, and culinary highlights as you make your way toward the Mosel Valley.

Your journey begins with a drive to the charming village of Assmannshausen, where you will board a riverboat for a short but unforgettable Rhine River cruise, offering panoramic views of steep vineyards, medieval castles, and riverside villages.

Upon arrival in Rüdesheim, enjoy a scenic cable car ride up to the Niederwald Monument, a dramatic viewpoint overlooking the Rhine. After taking in the landscape and learning about the site’s historical significance, ride the cable car back down and continue to a beautiful hilltop estate for lunch at the renowned Burg Schwarzenstein, where local ingredients and seasonal cuisine are served with award-winning wines.

In the afternoon, visit the majestic Eberbach Monastery, a former Cistercian abbey famed for its wine-making history and striking Romanesque architecture — also a filming location for The Name of the Rose. Afterward, continue your drive along the scenic route to the heart of the Mosel wine region.

Upon arrival at the 5-star Schloss Lieser, a restored neo-Renaissance castle overlooking the Mosel River, check in and enjoy the atmosphere of this remarkable property. With original artwork, curated interiors, and vineyard views, the hotel offers a perfect blend of history and boutique luxury.

Dinner is on your own this evening — you may choose to dine at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant or take a short walk to a nearby local tavern.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and set off for a day that blends ancient history with refined regional flavor.

Begin with a short drive to Trier, Germany’s oldest city, founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. During a comprehensive walking tour, discover the city’s most iconic sites — including the UNESCO-listed Porta Nigra, the Imperial Baths, and the Roman Amphitheater — while your guide brings history to life with rich storytelling and context.

After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore Trier’s charming Old Town or visit a local café. Lunch will follow at a carefully selected restaurant, such as Gastraum by Villa Hügel, offering seasonal regional cuisine with modern flair and views over the city.

In the afternoon, transfer to a nearby prestigious Mosel winery, where you’ll be welcomed for a private wine tour and tasting. Learn about the unique terroir of the Mosel Valley and sample three signature Rieslings — crisp, elegant, and expressive of the region’s steep-slope vineyards.

After the tasting, return to your hotel, just a short walk from the winery. The rest of the evening is at leisure. You may relax at the hotel’s spa, stroll through the gardens, or enjoy a quiet dinner on your own.

DAY 4

Following breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals and check out before meeting your guide for a full-day journey through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg — a country where medieval charm meets modern elegance.

Begin with a scenic drive across the border into the capital, Luxembourg City, where your local guide will lead a walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, exploring highlights such as the Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the dramatic Bock Casemates, a fortress carved into the cliffs.

After some free time to explore the vibrant center at your own pace, enjoy lunch at the stylish Brasserie du Cercle, offering refined Luxembourgish cuisine with a view over Place d’Armes.

In the afternoon, continue to the picturesque countryside to visit the medieval Castle of Beaufort, a romantic ruin surrounded by forest. From there, travel on to the fairytale-like village of Vianden, nestled in the hills and famed for its own storybook castle and winding cobblestone streets.

Your final cultural stop of the day will be in Echternach, the oldest town in Luxembourg, known for its baroque abbey and peaceful riverside setting. Afterward, drive to your hotel in Luxembourg City and check in for the night.

You will stay at Sofitel Luxembourg Europe, located in the modern Kirchberg district. The evening is at your leisure and dinner is on own.

DAY 5

Following breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals and check out before meeting your guide for the next leg of the journey.

Today you’ll travel north into Germany’s vibrant cultural capital on the Rhine — Cologne. Upon arrival, begin with a guided visit to the city’s most iconic landmark, the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After a short walk through the historic center and some free time to browse local shops or enjoy a riverside view, sit down for lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant featuring regional specialties.

In the afternoon, visit the charming and interactive Chocolate Museum, where you’ll trace the history of cocoa and see how fine chocolate is made — with tastings, of course.

Later, check in to your 5-star hotel: the majestic Schloss Bensberg, a baroque palace-turned-luxury hotel perched above the Rhine with panoramic views.

In the early evening, enjoy a short transfer to Brauwelt Köln, Cologne’s oldest brewery complex. Here, experience a true taste of local life with a private brewery tour, Kölsch beer tasting, and a traditional 3-course dinner in a historic setting — the perfect cultural close to your journey through Western Europe.

DAY 6

Following breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals and check out before departing for Amsterdam.

Enjoy a comfortable drive through the landscapes of western Germany and the Netherlands, arriving in Amsterdam around midday.

En route, pause for a relaxing refreshment break — an opportunity to enjoy a drink and light snack before the final leg of the journey.

Upon arrival in Amsterdam, transfer directly to the cruise port for embarkation.

We trust this journey has offered moments of discovery, delight, and lasting memories across the cultural and historic heart of Western Europe.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).

You are met in the Arrivals Hall after clearing customs, immigration, and luggage claim and transferred to your hotel. Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

3:00pm Check-in time at your hotel

Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed

3-7:00pmRSSC hospitality desk at the hotel

Meals are on your own today.

Overnight at The Florentin or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel included

8:45am Check-out. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby

9:00am Drive to Assmannshausen for Rhine Cruise

10:30am Reach the pier

11:15am Rhine River cruise, arrival in Rüdesheim

12:00pm Walk to cable car station

12:10pm Cable car ride up to Niederwald Memorial

12:20pm Visit Niederwald memorial

1:00pm Cable car ride down

1:10pm Drive to Lunch location Burg Schwarzenstein

1:30pm Lunch at Burg Schwarzenstein or similar venue

3:00pm Drive to Eberbach Monastery

3:30pm Visit Eberbach Monastery

4:45pm Drive to your hotel

6:45pm Check-in at your hotel

7:00pm Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Schloss Lieser or similar hotel

DAY 3

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

8:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby

9:00am Transfer to Trier

9:45am Trier walking tour

12:45pm Free time

1:15pm Lunch at Restaurant Gastraum or similar venue

2:45pm Drive to the winery

3:30pm Winery visit with wine-tasting (3 wines)

6:00pm Walk back to your hotel

6:05pm Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Schloss Lieser or similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

8:45am Check-out, meet your guide in the hotel lobby

9:00am Drive to Luxembourg

10:30am City Tour Luxembourg

12:30pm Free time

1:00pm Lunch at Brasserie du Cercle or similar venue

2:30pm Drive to Castle of Beaufort

3:30pm Castle of Beaufort visit

4:30pm Drive to village of Vianden

5:00pm Village of Vianden walking tour

6:00pm Drive to Echternach

6:30pm Echternach visit

7:00pm Drive to your hotel

7:40pm Check-in, evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Sofitel Luxembourg Europe or similar hotel

DAY 5

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

8:45am Check-out, meet your guide in the hotel lobby

9:00am Drive to Cologne

12:00pm Visit Cologne Cathedral

12:30pm Free time

1:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant

2:30pm Drive to Chocolate Museum

2:40pm Chocolate Museum visit

3:40pm Drive to your hotel

4:00pm Check-in, free time

5:30pm Drive to Brauwelt Koln Brewery

5:50pm Brewery tour, a beer tasting and a 3 course dinner

8:20pm Return drive to your hotel

8:40pm Arrive at your hotel

Overnight at Schloss Bensberg or similar hotel

DAY 6

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:45am Check-out, meet your guide in the hotel lobby

8:00am Drive to Amsterdam

10:00am Refreshment en-route (in Nijmegen)

10:30pm Drive to the Amsterdam port

12:00pm Arrival to the port for embarkation

What to bring:

Comfortable clothing for mild to warm weather, light layers for cooler mornings or evenings, walking shoes, a light jacket or umbrella for occasional rain, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, camera/phone, chargers

Local Currency:

The official currencies are the Euro (€) in Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

USD is not widely accepted, so it is recommended to carry euros for small purchases, tips, and local vendors. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Electricity

Standard voltage is 230V with a frequency of 50Hz.

Plug types used are Type C and Type F (two round pins).

We recommend you bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A valid passport is required and must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond your travel dates.

Please check with your local embassy or consulate for visa requirements specific to your nationality for entry into Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands (Schengen Area).

For most U.S., Canadian, UK, and EU passport holders, no visa is required for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period).

Guests from other countries may require a Schengen visa.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Accommodation:

The Florentin, an Althoff Collection Hotel

Paul Ehrlich Strasse?9, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Schloss Lieser, Autograph Collection

Moselstrasse?33, 54470 Lieser, Germany

Sofitel Luxembourg Europe

4 Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald, Quartier Européen Nord, 2015 Luxembourg

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Kadettenstraße, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach (near Cologne), Germany

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel(s) listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at The Florentin or similar hotel, deluxe room

•2 nights at Schloss Lieser or similar hotel, Guestrooms with view of vineyard

•1 night at the Sofitel Luxembourg Europe or similar hotel, Luxury Room

•1 night at Schloss Bensberg or similar hotel, Superior Room

•Daily breakfast at the hotels

•5 lunches - each a 3-course meal at selected gourmet or regional restaurants

•1 exclusive dinner at Brauwelt Köln brewery: includes guided brewery tour, beer tasting, and 3-course meal with paired Kölsch beers

•Private airport transfer

•All guided touring and entrance fees as per the itinerary

•English-speaking professional guide for full program duration

•Hospitality desk available on Day 1 (Frankfurt) from 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any required visas or passport services

•Any meals and beverages not specified in the program

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry, and room service

Please note:

Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.