Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and settle into your accommodation. The evening is yours to either relax at the hotel or take a walk around the city on your own terms.
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Baroque architecture and landmarks at leisure
- Visit the city's galleries and museums
- Experience Vienna's renowned coffee-house culture
Landmarks The Ringstrasse 
- Day 2
Vienna
This morning a local guide takes you through Vienna's main sights, starting with the Opera House and moving to City Hall, Parliament Building, Stadtpark, and St. Stephens Cathedral. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna's highlights including the Opera House, City Hall, Parliament Building, Stadtpark, and St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Vienna City Hall Parliament Building Stadtpark St. Stephens Cathedral 
- Day 3
Vienna to Salzburg
After driving through Austria, you'll reach the historic city of Steyr for a quick orientation tour and time to walk around on your own. Later you continue to Salzburg, where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Steyr
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Steyr at leisure
Landmarks Steyr - Day 4
Salzburg
A local guide shows you around Salzburg, covering Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and residence, the Getreidegasse shopping street, and Old Market Square. You'll learn about Mozart and the Von Trapp family's connection to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg including Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and residence, Getreidegasse shopping street, and Old Market Square
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Mozart's Birthplace Getreidegasse Old Market Square Hohensalzburg Fortress - Day 5
Salzburg to Schwangau
Traveling by coach through the Salzkammergut Lakes District, you'll recognize landscapes from The Sound of Music. The route continues into the Schwangau region, where mountains, lakes, castles, and half-timbered villages fill the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic views and photo stops in the Salzkammergut region
Landmarks Salzkammergut 
- Day 6
Schwangau
After a short drive, Neuschwanstein Castle comes into view. You'll explore the opulent rooms inside before heading back to your hotel to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with exploration of its opulent rooms
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 7
Schwangau to Zermatt
From Schwangau, you travel to Chur and board the Glacier Express train heading through the Swiss Alps to Zermatt. Snow-capped mountains and valleys roll past as the train brings you to the village sitting at the Matterhorn's base.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey through the Swiss Alps from Chur to Zermatt
Landmarks Matterhorn Chur - Day 8
Zermatt
The rail journey continues upward as you ascend to Gornergrat. From there, 360-degree alpine views surround you, with the Matterhorn dominating the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rail ascent to Gornergrat with 360-degree alpine views
Landmarks Gornergrat Matterhorn - Day 9
Zermatt to Montreux
Traveling through the Alps brings you to Montreux on Lake Geneva. This evening includes a Scenic Enrich experience: dinner at a chalet-style restaurant in the mountains with views over Montreux, plus traditional live music from the Alphorn Academy of Switzerland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Enrich: Chalet-style Swiss dinner with traditional live music in the mountains overlooking Montreux)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Chalet-style Swiss dinner with traditional live music and Alphorn Academy of Switzerland presentation
Landmarks Lake Geneva - Day 10
Montreux
After breakfast, you have the day in Montreux. Pick between a Scenic Freechoice excursion: touring the Vaud wine region with a winery visit and tasting, or visiting Chaplin's World Museum to learn about Charlie Chaplin's life.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sumptuous breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Vaud wine region tour with winery visit and wine tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Chaplin's World Museum visit
Landmarks Chaplin's World Museum - Day 11
Montreux to Interlaken
The Golden Pass Train takes you through the Alps from Montreux to Lucerne, passing mountains, valleys, and vineyards. By afternoon you arrive in Interlaken, nestled between two lakes in the Jungfrau region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Golden Pass Train journey from Montreux to Lucerne through the Swiss Alps
Landmarks Lake Thun Lake Brienz 
- Day 12
Interlaken
You'll see more alpine scenery around Interlaken. For your Scenic Freechoice excursion, cruise Lake Brienz with mountain views, or take the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Cruise on Lake Brienz with alpine and village views
- Scenic Freechoice: Cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch with views of towns and valleys
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Jungfrau Eiger Mönch - Day 13
Interlaken to Zurich
The full day starts in Engelberg, a mountain village with scenic surroundings. Then you continue to Lucerne for an orientation tour and time in the Old Town. Later, you travel to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Engelberg
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Transfer to Zurich
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Engelberg village at leisure
- Free time to explore Lucerne's Old Town
Landmarks Engelberg Lucerne - Day 14
Zurich
On a guided walk through Zurich's Old Town, you'll navigate winding streets, see the medieval Niederdorf square, and cross bridges over the Limmat River. You'll also visit the ninth-century Frauenm??nster Church with Marc Chagall stained-glass windows. The afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich including Old Town, Niederdorf, Limmat River bridges, and Fraumünster Church with Marc Chagall stained-glass windows
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Zurich at leisure in the afternoon
Landmarks Fraumünster Church Niederdorf Limmat River - Day 15
Zurich
This evening features a welcome reception where you'll raise a glass before your cruise journey begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception
- Day 16
Breisach
You arrive in Breisach, a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and the Black Forest. Explore the medieval town with cobbled streets and pastel buildings. Choose your Scenic Freechoice: wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl, visit the fairy-tale town of Colmar, or head to Freiburg and the Black Forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Colmar with half-timbered houses and canals
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Freiburg and the Black Forest with Cathedral visit
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Black Forest - Day 17
Strasbourg
Docking in Strasbourg, the Alsace wine region's capital, you see iconic half-timbered houses in sherbet colors. Select your Scenic Freechoice: guided walking tour of the Cathedral and Old Town, coach tour through Alsace wine country with village and tasting, or explore by e-bike on city cycle trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including Cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
- Scenic Freechoice: Coach tour of Alsace wine region with visit to Obernai village and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- Scenic Freechoice: E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg and surrounding areas
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 18
Mannheim
You arrive in Mannheim, known for its 18th-century grid layout and Baroque squares. For your Scenic Freechoice excursion, take an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time, a guided tour of Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle, or visit the vineyard at Bad Dürkheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided historical tour of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle with views and the Heidelberg Tun wine barrel
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim vineyard with tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle - Day 19
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim is a wine town set among steep vineyards with half-timbered buildings. Check out the town center, then pick your Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical instruments or hike through vineyards with a cable car down. Later, cruise through the Rhine Gorge past 40 hilltop castles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge with views of hilltop castles and the Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with optional cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car descent
Landmarks Lorelei Rhine Gorge Niederwald Monument - Day 20
Cochem
Cochem appears on the Moselle River, a medieval town with pastel buildings and a hilltop castle. Choose your Scenic Freechoice: walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with free time in town, or e-bike cycling along the Moselle with castle and village views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with exploration of Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, then free time
- Scenic Freechoice: E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River to Reichsburg Castle, Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 21
Bernkastel
Bernkastel is a well-preserved riverside town featuring a 13th-century market square and Landshut Castle ruins. Pick your Scenic Freechoice: guided town tour with half-timbered houses and Renaissance Town Hall, a trip to Trier's Roman sites, or wine tasting at a Moselle winery. Tonight brings an exclusive classical concert in Trier's Liebfrauenkirche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert dinner in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Bernkastel's architecture and highlights with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Trier with visit to Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting at a renowned Moselle winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche Bernkasteler Doctor - Day 22
Moselle Valley Cruise
You'll spend a full day cruising the Moselle Valley, one of Europe's most appealing waterways. Postcard villages, terraced vineyards, historic half-timbered houses, and hilltop castles line the banks. Relax in the Sun Lounge, explore ship amenities, or book spa treatments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day Moselle Valley cruise with scenic viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments available at extra cost
- Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 23
Koblenz
Koblenz sits where the Rhine and Moselle meet. Choose your Scenic Freechoice: guided tour of the old town's winding streets and Florinsmarkt, visit Marksburg Castle, or travel to medieval Limburg with its half-timbered buildings and Cathedral. You'll stay overnight to explore after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Koblenz old town including Florinsmarkt
- Scenic Freechoice: Marksburg Castle visit (requires active fitness level and mobility)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to medieval Limburg with Cathedral and Alte Lahnbrücke
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 24
Düsseldorf
You're spending the day in Düsseldorf, which has a lot going on between its art scene and fashion industry. Start with a guided walk through the old town where you'll see the historic streets, then head over to the modern harbour district to get a sense of how the city's changed. If cycling sounds better, there's a route along the Rhine that gives you a different perspective. Later you could hit some local microbreweries for beer tasting if that appeals to you, or if you're more into contemporary art, spend time at the museums around the city. The mix of old architecture and new development makes it easy to move between different vibes depending on what interests you that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf - harbour, old town, Media Harbour, and 13th-century Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth historic district
- Altbier beer tasting and microbrewery visits - traditional ale production experience
- Art tour starting in Old Town, continuing to Media Harbour, with self-guided exploration of K21 Museum (or K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower Media Harbour K21 Museum K20 Museum Kaiserswerth Düsseldorf Old Town (Altstadt) Rhine River - Day 25
Arnhem
After lunch you arrive in Arnhem at the Veluwe Nature Reserve's edge. For your Scenic Freechoice, visit the Airborne Museum for WWII history, the Netherlands Open Air Museum showing traditional Dutch life, or Palais Het Loo with its art collection and gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Airborne Museum visit detailing the Battle of Arnhem
- Scenic Freechoice: Netherlands Open Air Museum with local guide exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Palais Het Loo royal palace and art collection visit
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 26
Antwerp
Belgium appears as you dock in Antwerp, one of the world's major seaports and Europe's coolest cities. Choose your Scenic Freechoice: guided walk of the diamond capital with Cathedral and Steen Castle, full-day WWI excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch, or craft beer and chocolate pairing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day Ypres and Passchendaele excursion with WWI history and lunch
- Scenic Freechoice: Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 27
Bruinisse
Docking in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village on an ocean estuary, you can select your Scenic Freechoice: guided tour of nearby 13th-century Veere with Scottish merchant houses and Town Hall, visit the Delta Works dams and levees, or tour an oyster farm with tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church and 15th-century Town Hall with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Delta Works visit showcasing dams, locks and levees system
- Scenic Freechoice: Oyster farm visit with learning about oyster farming and fresh tasting
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 28
Dordrecht
Dordrecht is one of Holland's oldest cities, dating to the 11th century with over 1,000 historic monuments. Choose your Scenic Freechoice: walking tour of picturesque streets and canals, day trip to Delft to see 17th-century pottery production, or visit Kinderdijk's UNESCO-listed windmills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Dordrecht's canals and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Delft to visit 17th-century pottery factory and see artisans at work
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Kinderdijk to see UNESCO-listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 29
Amsterdam
Your cruise wraps up in Amsterdam, so you'll have the morning to check out the city before heading to the airport. The canal system here is a UNESCO site, and you'll find it lined with 16th-century buildings, little bridges crossing over the water, and old cobbled streets that are fun to walk through. Since your flight doesn't leave until after 10:00 AM, you can grab breakfast at a local spot, take a quick walk along the waterways, or browse one of the neighborhoods without feeling rushed. Just make sure to head to the airport with enough time before your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's canal system and UNESCO-listed waterways
- Visit galleries and museums featuring masterpieces
- Cycle through Amsterdam's streets on e-bikes
- Walk through narrow cobbled laneways
- Discover well-preserved historic houses lining the canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System
