Early morning departure of the ship towards the quaint village of Rudesheim. During this morning cruise, we will pass many towns like Speyer, and its famous cathedral, the impressive port of Ludwigshafen, and Mannheim, Worms, Mainz. We lunch on board, and arrive in Rudesheim at about 4pm. Disembark, and choose between free time and the optional excursion, which takes you by train to a wine tasting at a typical wine cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Music Instruments. Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, where people from all over the world savour the wine while singing with the bands. Return on board at your convenience.