Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
This afternoon you'll board your luxury cruise ship in Amsterdam and settle in with other guests. There's a welcome reception to kick things off as you begin your journey through the Netherlands and beyond.
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Dordrecht
You arrive in historic Dordrecht this morning. Pick one of three options: walk through the city and see its old streets and monuments, head to nearby Delft to watch traditional blue and white pottery being made, or check out the windmills at Kinderdijk, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft to visit 17th century pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Kinderdijk Windmills 
- Day 3
Bruinisse
The ship docks in Bruinisse, a small mussel fishing village. You have three choices: take a guided tour of the medieval town of Veere, visit the Delta Works engineering site, or go to an oyster farm to learn about and try fresh oysters from the North Sea.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall
- Delta Works visit to see dams, locks, and levees protecting delta towns
- Oyster farm visit to learn about oyster growing and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere Medieval Town Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
After crossing into Belgium, you arrive in Antwerp, Belgium's second largest city and an important seaport. Choose from a guided walk through the city focused on the diamond industry and historic sights, a full-day trip to WWI sites at Passchendaele and Ypres (lunch included), or a craft beer and chocolate pairing experience.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
- Excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele with WWI memorials and lunch in local restaurant
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 5
Arnhem
You reach Arnhem this afternoon after lunch. Pick from three options: see the Airborne Museum to learn about the Battle of Arnhem, visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum to explore Dutch history and traditions, or tour Palais Het Loo, a royal residence turned museum with art collections and gardens.
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit to learn about the Battle of Arnhem
- Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit to see royal residence, art collection, and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
You arrive in Düsseldorf, Germany, known for its art and fashion. There are four options: a guided walk through the old town and harbour, a cycling tour along the Rhine to Kaiserswerth, a tour of Düsseldorf's beer culture and microbreweries, or a cultural visit to the K21 Museum for contemporary art.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf including gentrified harbour, charming old town, and 13th-century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the Rhine to Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier tour visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
- Düsseldorf - City of Art tour including historic Old Town and K21 Museum
Landmarks Castle Tower K21 Museum Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Moselle Valley
Today the ship cruises through the Moselle Valley, traveling 65 kilometers past steep banks with villages, terraced vineyards, and around 40 hilltop castles. You can relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge or book a spa treatment for extra cost. The ship reaches Cochem by evening.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle Valley with views of villages, vineyards, and castles
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board (at extra cost)
Landmarks Lorelei Statue - Day 8
Cochem
You wake in Cochem, a medieval town on the Moselle River. Choose between a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle and Cochem's streets, or an e-bike ride along the Moselle through nearby towns. Later this afternoon, the ship heads to Bernkastel.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time in Cochem
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River with views of Reichsburg Castle, Cochem, Valwig, and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel has a 13th-century market square and castle ruins. You can take a guided walk through the medieval architecture, go on a full-day trip to Roman Trier to see the Porta Nigra and cathedral, or do a wine tasting at a Moselle vineyard. Tonight there's a classical concert at the Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious meal at chalet-style Swiss restaurant in the mountains overlooking Montreux with traditional live music)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including Renaissance Rathaus and half-timbered houses
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting at renowned Moselle vineyard
Landmarks Landshut Castle Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Koblenz
Koblenz sits where the Rhine and Moselle meet and is one of Germany's oldest cities. Three options are available: a guided walk of the old town and historic sites, a visit to Marksburg Castle above the Rhine (requires decent fitness), or a trip to medieval Limburg with half-timbered houses and a cathedral. The ship stays overnight so you can explore after dark.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including Florinsmarkt and historic churches
- Marksburg Castle visit (requires good fitness and mobility)
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle - Day 11
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
This morning you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometer section with around 40 hilltop castles dating back 1,000 years. Watch for the famous Lorelei statue. After disembarking in Rüdesheim this afternoon, choose between visiting Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with an optional cable car to the Niederwald Monument, or a guided vineyard hike with cable car descent. Later you have free time to wander Rüdesheim's streets before evening departure.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike through vineyards with cable car descent
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 12
Mannheim
You arrive in Mannheim this morning. Pick from an orientation tour of nearby Heidelberg, a guided tour of Heidelberg featuring its Renaissance castle and the world's largest wine barrel, or a vineyard excursion to Bad Durkheim with a wine tasting. After this, the ship heads to Strasbourg in the afternoon.
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg including Old Town
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle and the great Heidelberg Tun
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim with vineyard tour and wine tasting at Fritz Ritter
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town - Day 13
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace wine region with half-timbered houses, canals, and a blend of French and German culture. You can choose a guided walk hitting major sights like the cathedral and Petit France, a coach tour through the Alsace wine region to Obernai and Mittelbergheim for wine tasting, or an e-bike tour on over 500 kilometers of trails through historic areas.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
- Alsace wine region tour with free time in Obernai and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike tour through Strasbourg and surrounds
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 14
Breisach
Breisach is between the Rhine and the Black Forest, known for food and wine. Three options: a wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl vineyard with volcanic soil, an excursion to Colmar with its canals and half-timbered houses, or a visit to medieval Freiburg near the Black Forest. Back on the ship, there's a farewell toast on your final evening.
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl region
- Excursion to Colmar with canals, half-timbered houses, and local markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with cathedral and medieval town centre
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 15
Zurich
This morning you leave the cruise ship and transfer to Zurich for a two-night stay in Switzerland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Zurich
A guided walk takes you through Zurich's Old Town with its winding streets and the medieval square of Niederdorf. You'll cross bridges over the Limmat River and see the ninth-century Fraumunster Church with its stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich including Old Town, Niederdorf, Limmat River bridges, and Fraumunster Church
Landmarks Niederdorf Fraumunster Church Limmat River - Day 17
Lucerne - Engelberg - Interlaken
Today's a full day visiting two Swiss towns. You go to Lucerne on a lake at the base of mountains for a guided tour and free time, then continue to Engelberg surrounded by mountains. Later a coach takes you to Interlaken for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Transfer to Interlaken
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Lucerne on your own
- Free time to explore Engelberg
Landmarks Lucerne Engelberg - Day 18
Interlaken
You spend the morning in Interlaken between two lakes in the Jungfrau region. Choose between a scenic cruise on alpine Lake Brienz with mountain views and villages, or a cogwheel train journey to Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe' at the Jungfrau peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Brienz with alpine scenery views
- Cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Landmarks Lake Brienz Jungfraujoch - Day 19
Montreux
The iconic Golden Pass Train takes you from Lucerne to Montreux through the Swiss Alps, passing tall mountains, green valleys, and vineyards. Upon arrival there's an orientation tour and free time to explore. Tonight you dine at a mountain chalet restaurant overlooking Montreux with traditional live music and an introduction to the Alphorn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious meal at chalet-style Swiss restaurant in the mountains overlooking Montreux with traditional live music)
Included Activities
- Panoramic Golden Pass Train journey through Swiss Alps
- Orientation tour of Montreux
- Dinner at chalet-style Swiss restaurant with Alphorn cultural presentation
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Montreux
Landmarks Lake Geneva - Day 20
Montreux
In Montreux on Lake Geneva, known for attracting artists over the centuries, you choose between a Vaud wine region tour with cellar visit and tasting, or Chaplin's World Museum where the comedian lived and worked for 25 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vaud wine region tour with winery visit and wine tasting
- Chaplin's World Museum visit
Landmarks Chaplin's World - Day 21
Zermatt
A coach takes you to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, 4,478 meters high. This resort village has over 100 hiking trails through valleys, lakes, and ridges, and draws winter sports enthusiasts when snow arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Matterhorn - Day 22
Zermatt
This morning you take a rail journey up to Gornergrat in the Swiss Alps. From this vantage point you get 360-degree views with the Matterhorn as the main attraction.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rail ascent to Gornergrat
Landmarks Gornergrat Matterhorn - Day 23
Zermatt - Chur - Schwangau
You start the day on the Glacier Express train, traveling through the Swiss Alps to Chur with snow-capped mountains and valleys outside your window. From there a coach takes you through Austria and Liechtenstein to reach Schwangau, Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey through Swiss Alps
Landmarks Swiss Alps - Day 24
Schwangau
Schwangau is known as a health resort with clean air, green spaces, and spas. This morning you go to Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the world's most photographed buildings, and explore its rooms before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with room exploration
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 25
Salzkammergut to Salzburg
A coach takes you through Austria's scenic Lakes District toward Salzburg. You'll recognize landscapes from The Sound of Music as you travel to this iconic musical city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Salzkammergut region
Landmarks Salzkammergut 
- Day 26
Salzburg
Salzburg sits on the Salzach River surrounded by alpine peaks. A local guide shows you Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and residence, the Getreidegasse shopping street, the Old Market Square, and tells you about Mozart and the Von Trapp family. Hohensalzburg Castle crowns the city with panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg including Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and residence, Getreidegasse, and Old Market Square
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Mozart's Birthplace Getreidegasse Hohensalzburg Castle - Day 27
Salzburg to Vienna
A coach takes you toward Vienna with a stop in historic Steyer for an orientation tour and free time. Later this afternoon you arrive in Vienna, Austria's elegant capital and the City of Music where Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud lived. The Ringstrasse boulevard shows off the city's Habsburg heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Steyer
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Steyer
Landmarks Ringstrasse 
- Day 28
Vienna
Vienna has Baroque buildings, green spaces, coffee-house culture, and galleries with masterpieces. You explore the Opera House, City Hall, the Parliament Building, Stadtpark with landscaped gardens, and St. Stephens Cathedral. Tonight there's a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant with the other guests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna including Opera House, City Hall, Parliament Building, Stadtpark, and St. Stephens Cathedral
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Vienna City Hall Parliament Building Stadtpark St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 29
Vienna
After breakfast this morning you depart Vienna, taking with you memories from your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
