Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon in Amsterdam. After getting settled into your cabin, you'll meet the other guests and attend the welcome reception to get everyone introduced before the river cruise kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Dordrecht
The ship docks in Dordrecht this morning, one of Holland's oldest cities from the 11th century. You can choose between a walking tour through the streets and canals, visiting Delft's famous blue and white pottery, or heading out to see the windmills at Kinderdijk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Walking tour of Dordrecht, Excursion to Delft, or Excursion to Kinderdijk
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk (Great Church) Old Water Tower Delft Blue Pottery Factory Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 3
Bruinisse - Veere
After docking in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village, you'll pick from three options: a guided tour of the nearby town of Veere with its Scottish merchant houses and 15th-century town hall, a visit to the Delta Works engineering site, or exploring a local oyster farm to taste fresh oysters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Guided tour of Veere, Delta Works visit, or Oyster farm visit
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and arrive in Antwerp, the world's second-largest port and a vibrant European city. Choose a walking tour of the medieval old town with the Cathedral and Steen Castle, a full day trip to Ypres and Passchendaele (lunch included), or a craft beer and chocolate tasting experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included in full day Ypres & Passchendaele excursion (if selected)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Guided walking tour of Antwerp, Full day excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele with lunch, or Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Ypres Passchendaele - Day 5
Arnhem
After lunch, you arrive in Arnhem at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve. You'll have three choices: the Airborne Museum about the Battle of Arnhem, the Netherlands Open Air Museum with 44 hectares of historic buildings, or Palais Het Loo for its art collection and royal history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Arnhem Airborne Museum, The Netherlands Open Air Museum, or Palais Het Loo
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
Start your day in Düsseldorf by picking one of several options depending on what interests you most. If you want to walk around, there's a guided tour through the old town and harbour area that covers the historic streets and riverside spots. Prefer something active? You can cycle along the Rhine out to Kaiserswerth, which gives you a nice ride along the water. If you're into beer, local microbreweries offer tasting experiences where you'll sample what the region produces. For art lovers, the K20 or K21 Museum has works worth spending a few hours with. Plan on taking your time with whichever activity you choose, then grab lunch somewhere in the old town before heading back to explore more of the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf's harbour, old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth
- Scenic Freechoice: Altbier beer tasting at local microbreweries
- Scenic Freechoice: Düsseldorf city art tour including Old Town, Media Harbour, and K20 or K21 Museum self-guided exploration
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth K20 Museum K21 Museum Media Harbour Rhine River - Day 7
Moselle Valley Cruise
Today you'll relax on board while the ship cruises through the Moselle Valley, a 65-kilometre stretch with roughly 40 hilltop castles, terraced vineyards, and small villages. You can enjoy views from your private sun lounge, try the salt therapy lounge, or book a spa treatment before arriving in Cochem this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle Valley with scenic views
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei - Day 8
Cochem
This morning in Cochem, you'll explore the medieval town with its pastel buildings and hilltop castle. You can walk through town and tour Reichsburg Castle, or cycle along the Moselle on an e-bike past half-timbered houses and nearby towns. The ship heads to Bernkastel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Walking tour of Cochem or Cycling tour of Cochem
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel is a well-preserved riverside town with 13th-century market square buildings and Landshut Castle ruins overlooking the area. You'll choose between a walking tour of the town's architecture, an excursion to Trier to see Roman sites and the cathedral, or wine tasting at a Moselle vineyard. Later, enjoy a classical concert in Trier's historic Liebfrauenkirche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Walking tour of Bernkastel, Excursion to Trier, or Wine tasting along the Moselle
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) - Day 10
Koblenz
You'll dock in Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest cities at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Choose a walking tour through winding streets, visit Marksburg Castle high above the Rhine (requires fitness), or venture to the medieval town of Limburg with its half-timbered houses. The ship stays overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Walking tour of Koblenz, Marksburg Castle visit, or Medieval Limburg
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge) - Day 11
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
This morning you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge (65 kilometres with roughly 40 hilltop castles and fortresses) while relaxing on board. Watch for the Lorelei statue. By afternoon, you reach Rüdesheim surrounded by steep vineyards. Pick between Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or a guided hike through vineyards, then enjoy free time before the ship departs late.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with cable car, or Hike & Cable Car through vineyards
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim - Heidelberg
Arriving in Mannheim this morning, you'll see its recognisable 18th-century grid layout and Baroque squares. Choose an orientation tour of Heidelberg's Old Town with free time, a guided tour visiting Heidelberg Castle and the Heidelberg Tun (the world's largest wine barrel), or a vineyard tour and tasting in Bad Durkheim. The ship departs for Strasbourg this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Orientation Tour of Heidelberg, Historical tour of Heidelberg with castle visit, or Excursion to Bad Durkheim vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Great Heidelberg Tun Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 13
Strasbourg
You arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace's wine region, where French and German traditions blend together with colourful half-timbered houses and canals. Take a guided walking tour of the cathedral and the charming districts, a coach tour through the Alsace wine region with free time in Obernai, or explore 500 kilometres of bicycle trails on an e-bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Walking tour of Strasbourg, Alsace wine region tour with wine tasting, or Cycle through Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 14
Breisach - Colmar/Freiburg
Breisach is a food and wine destination between the Rhine and Black Forest, rebuilt after World War II with restored cobbled streets and pastel houses. You'll choose wine tasting in the volcanic Kaiserstuhl region, a visit to Colmar with its canals and thousand-year-old half-timbered architecture, or exploring Freiburg and its cathedral. Later, return to the ship for a final celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final evening celebration on board)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one): Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl, Excursion to Colmar, or Excursion to Freiburg
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Freiburg Cathedral - Day 15
Basel
Your cruise concludes this morning in Basel. You'll have a final breakfast on board before disembarking and transferring to Zurich Airport with memories of your journey across rivers and through the heart of Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
