Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour along historic waterways viewing Golden Age mansions and grand warehouses
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - exploring canals, bridges, and tasting herring with local guide
- Fabrique des Lumières - digital art installation in former 19th-century gas works with immersive projections
- Dutch Countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to outskirts and biking tour with local guide
Landmarks Fabrique des Lumières - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
Amsterdam to CologneIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 4
Cologne to Koblenz
Cologne to KoblenzIncluded Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise - 65-kilometre scenic journey through Rhine Valley with views of hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz - exploring old town streets, townhouses, squares, churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Medieval Limburg - coach transfer to Limburg an der Lahn with walking tour of half-timbered houses and cathedral
- Cochem and Moselle Valley - coach through Moselle Valley to Cochem with walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit (or wine tasting at Weinhaus Hieronomi when castle unavailable)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Reichsburg Castle Florinsmarkt Limburg Cathedral - Day 5
Koblenz to Mannheim
Koblenz to Mannheim- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt - evening performance with accomplished musicians in opulent palace and gardens
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg - coach transfer and walking tour of Old Town with free time (stairs and uneven ground present)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour of city and Heidelberg Castle with views from balcony and great Heidelberg Tun, world's largest wine barrel (stairs and uneven ground present)
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - coach through vineyard landscapes to Fitz Ritter family-owned vineyard for tour and tasting
Landmarks Baroque Palace of Rastatt Heidelberg Castle Fitz Ritter Vineyard - Day 6
Rastatt to Baden-Baden
Rastatt to Baden-BadenOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Baden-Baden - exploring the famed spa town including the Kurhaus built in 1820s and remains of Roman baths
- Baden-Baden spa visit - relaxation at Caracalla Spa with naturally heated thermal waters from 2,000 metres below earth's surface
- Schloss Favorite - visit to 18th-century hunting lodge and summer palace, oldest German porcelain palace surviving intact
Landmarks Baden-Baden Kurhaus Caracalla Spa Schloss Favorite Roman Baths of Baden-Baden - Day 7
Rastatt to Kehl (Strasbourg)
Rastatt to Kehl (Strasbourg)Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg - walking tour of cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile to discover French and German architecture (active walk)
- Alsace wine region - coach through wine region to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim cellar
- Cycle through Strasbourg - e-bike exploration of city's charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 8
Kehl (Basel/Huningue) to Montreux
Kehl (Basel/Huningue) to MontreuxIncluded Activities
- Chaplin's World Museum visit - explore Charlie Chaplin's home, studio, and park with guided experience covering his life, artistry, and film legacy
Landmarks Chaplin's World Museum - Day 9
Montreux
Montreux- Meals
- Lunch (Fondue lunch with private cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet)
Included Activities
- Train ride and fondue lunch - panoramic journey to Château-d'Oex with private cheese-making demonstration and lunch at Restaurant Le Chalet
Landmarks Château-d'Oex - Day 10
Montreux to Bern
Montreux to Bern- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bern - including medieval Altstadt, fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets, and Bear Park
Landmarks Gstaad Bear Park Bern Altstadt 
- Day 11
Bern to Lucerne to Zurich
Bern to Lucerne to Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne - medieval Altstadt, waterfront promenades, and colourful buildings
- Walking tour of Zurich - exploring Bahnhofstrasse, pedestrian streets, and historic bridges
Landmarks Lucerne Altstadt Bahnhofstrasse 
- Day 12
Zurich
Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast
