Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and board your 5-star Scenic ship, settling in before the welcome reception this evening. This is when you'll meet other guests and get oriented for your journey through the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Start the day at Keukenhof Gardens where you'll walk through over seven million tulips arranged in artistic patterns across 800 different varieties. This is spring at its best. Later this evening, head to Fabrique des Lumières for an after-hours digital art experience inside a former 19th-century gas works building. The projections cover 17-metre-high walls, and you'll have champagne while you take it all in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens
- Scenic Enrich - Fabrique des Lumières exclusive after-hours visit with champagne
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Fabrique des Lumières - Day 3
Dordrecht
You'll arrive in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities with roots going back to the 11th century. Pick what appeals to you: take a walking tour through the streets and canals, visit the 17th-century pottery factory in nearby Delft, see the World Heritage windmills at Kinderdijk, or catch the traditional Gouda Cheese Market if it's a Thursday morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Dordrecht
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Delft with pottery factory visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Kinderdijk windmills
- Scenic Freechoice - Gouda Cheese Markets tour
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Blue Pottery Factory Kinderdijk Windmills Gouda Cheese Market - Day 4
Bruinisse
The ship docks in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village where you can spend time on the beaches. On board, try locally grown oysters prepared as a farm-to-table experience. Then choose between two options: take a guided tour of the 13th-century town of Veere with its Scottish merchant houses and impressive church, or visit the Delta Works to see the dams and levees that are engineering marvels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On board oyster tasting - farm-to-table experience
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Veere
- Scenic Freechoice - Delta Works visit
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 5
Antwerp
You're crossing into Belgium and docking in Antwerp, the country's second-largest city and a major seaport. Despite being damaged in WWII, the medieval centre still has cobbled streets and a riverside fortress worth seeing. Pick from a walking tour through the diamond capital, a craft beer and chocolate pairing that shows off Belgian food traditions, or take an excursion to nearby Ghent to see medieval buildings mixed with reimagined industrial spaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Antwerp
- Scenic Freechoice - Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Ghent
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Ghent - Day 6
Arnhem
Arriving in Arnhem, you're positioned at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve with forests and parklands all around. This evening there's an on-board lecture about Dutch tulips and how they're grown. During the day, you can choose from visiting the Airborne Museum to learn about the Battle of Arnhem, touring the Netherlands Open Air Museum's 44-hectare collection of historic houses, or checking out Palais Het Loo, a 1685 royal summer residence that's now an art museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On board lecture about Dutch tulips and cultivation
- Scenic Freechoice - Airborne Museum visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Netherlands Open Air Museum
- Scenic Freechoice - Palais Het Loo
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo 
- Day 7
Hoorn
Hoorn is a medieval trading centre that was once an important Dutch East India Company port. Pick your activity: walk the city streets while tasting local delicacies, visit a cheese farm to see traditional Dutch cheesemaking, join a Dutch apple pie making class with a local cook, or go on an active cycling tour around the city and toward the Ijssel Lake dyke. By afternoon you'll have leisure time on board with access to optional massage or the Salt Therapy Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Hoorn with tasting
- Scenic Freechoice - Cheese farm visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Ancestry of the Kitchen - traditional Dutch apple pie making class
- Scenic Freechoice - Cycling tour of Hoorn
Optional Activities
- Massage service (additional cost)
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Binnenhaven City Gate Oosterkerk Ijssel Lake dyke - Day 8
Amsterdam
Today is yours to explore Amsterdam at your own pace with no scheduled activities, giving you the freedom to wander the city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruises
- Bicycle tours
- Museum visits
- Shopping and dining
- Walking tours
- Day 9
Dordrecht
You'll arrive early in Dordrecht again with three Scenic Freechoice options: a walking tour through the historic city centre, an excursion to nearby Delft with its famous pottery factory, or a visit to the World Heritage windmills at Kinderdijk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Dordrecht, Excursion to Delft pottery factory, or Excursion to Kinderdijk windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk (Great Church) Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 10
Veere
Docking in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village with beaches and fresh seafood, you can choose between a guided tour of the charming 13th-century town of Veere, a visit to the Delta Works engineering project, or a trip to an oyster farm to learn about cultivation and taste fresh oysters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Guided tour of Veere, Delta Works visit, or Oyster farm visit
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 11
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, where options include a guided walking tour of the diamond capital, a full-day excursion to the WWI battlefields of Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch included, or a craft beer and chocolate pairing experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant (for Ypres & Passchendaele excursion)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Guided walking tour of Antwerp, Excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele with lunch, or Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Ypres Passchendaele - Day 12
Arnhem
After lunch you'll arrive in Arnhem and can choose from three excursions: the Airborne Museum for World War II history, the Netherlands Open Air Museum showcasing Dutch heritage and traditions, or the Palais Het Loo royal estate with its art collections and grand gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Arnhem Airborne Museum, Netherlands Open Air Museum, or Palais Het Loo
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo Veluwe Nature Reserve - Day 13
Düsseldorf
You'll arrive in Düsseldorf and have some flexibility with how you spend your time. There's a guided walking tour through the old town and harbour if you want that structure, or you could rent a bike and cycle along the Rhine out to Kaiserswerth, the historic district across the river. If beer interests you, there are brewery tours where you'll try traditional Altbier and learn about the local brewing scene. For art lovers, the K21 Museum and Media Harbour area offer contemporary installations and galleries worth exploring. Pick whichever direction appeals to you most and get a feel for this fashion and art-focused city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf's gentrified harbour, charming old town, and Castle Tower (13th century)
- Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf's Altbier brewery tour with visits to microbreweries and traditional ale tasting
- Düsseldorf – City of Art experience starting in Old Town, visiting Media Harbour, and self-guided exploration of K21 Museum (or K20 Museum if tour falls on a Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower Rhine Kaiserswerth K21 Museum K20 Museum Media Harbour Düsseldorf Old Town (Altstadt) - Day 14
Cochem
You'll spend a full day cruising through the Moselle Valley, taking in steep riverbanks lined with villages, terraced vineyards, half-timbered houses, and around 40 hilltop castles. Watch for the Lorelei statue while you relax in your suite or at the Salt Therapy Lounge, with optional spa treatments available. By evening you'll arrive in Cochem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle Valley with scenic viewing opportunities
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Spa treatments (additional cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei 
- Day 15
Bernkastel
Explore Cochem, a medieval gem on the Moselle River with pastel-coloured buildings, half-timbered houses, and a medieval hilltop castle. Choose between a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle or an e-bike cycling tour along the Moselle to nearby towns. Later this afternoon you'll depart for Bernkastel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of two Scenic Freechoice morning excursions: Walking tour of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle or Cycling tour along the Moselle River
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein 
- Day 16
Bernkastel
You'll reach Bernkastel, a beautifully preserved riverside town featuring a 13th-century market square and Landshut Castle ruins on the hillside. Options include a guided walking tour of the historic centre, a full-day excursion to nearby Trier for Roman monuments like the Porta Nigra, or a wine tasting at one of the region's wineries. This evening there's an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience: a private classical concert in the medieval Liebfrauenkirche church in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Bernkastel, Excursion to Trier, or Wine tasting along the Moselle
- Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert in the Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) - Day 17
Koblenz
You'll arrive in Koblenz, Germany's oldest city founded by Romans over 2,000 years ago, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Choose a guided walking tour of the old town's historic streets and churches, an active visit to Marksburg Castle high above the Rhine, or an excursion to the medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn. Your ship stays overnight, so you can explore the city in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Koblenz, Marksburg Castle visit, or Excursion to Medieval Limburg
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge) Limburg Cathedral - Day 18
Rüdesheim
This morning you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometre stretch dotted with around 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years of history. Look out for the Lorelei statue marking a legendary tale. By afternoon you'll disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty wine town surrounded by steep vineyards, choosing between Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or a hike through vineyards with cable car descent. The ship departs late evening, leaving time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge scenic viewing
- Choice of two Scenic Freechoice afternoon excursions: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with cable car or Vineyard hike with cable car descent
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 19
Heidelberg Region
You'll arrive in Mannheim, a large metropolitan centre with an 18th-century grid pattern and grand Baroque architecture. Choose from an orientation tour of nearby Heidelberg with the old town (some stairs and uneven ground), a historical guided tour including the Renaissance castle and the world's largest wine barrel, or a vineyard excursion to Fritz Ritter in Bad Durkheim for a tour and tasting. The ship departs for Strasbourg this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Orientation Tour of Heidelberg, Historical tour of Heidelberg and castle, or Excursion to Bad Durkheim vineyard with tour and tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Durkheim 
- Day 20
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, blending French and German cultures with half-timbered houses and canals. Pick from an active walking tour of the city's landmarks including the cathedral and Petit France, a wine region excursion to Obernai and Mittelbergheim wine cellar, or an e-bike cycle tour exploring over 500 km of bicycle trails through charming suburbs and historic areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Strasbourg, Alsace wine region tour with tasting, or E-bike cycling tour
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Île Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 21
Breisach
You'll arrive in Breisach, a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, bordering the Alsace region. Options include a wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl featuring wines from the region's 16-million-year-old volcanic soil, an excursion to Colmar with its Venice-like canals and medieval half-timbered houses, or a visit to Freiburg on the edge of the Black Forest. You'll return to your ship this evening to toast your final night on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl, Excursion to Colmar, or Excursion to Freiburg
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Freiburg Cathedral Black Forest 
- Day 22
Basel to Zurich
Your cruise ends this morning in Basel, which you'll reach via Huningue. Have a final breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to Zurich Airport. You'll leave with memories from your journey through the continental waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
