Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels to Bruges
You'll arrive at Brussels Airport and transfer to Bruges, a medieval city that'll be your base for the next few days. After checking into your hotel, you'll have time to settle in and explore the city's preserved architecture, famous beer scene, and chocolate shops on your own.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Brussels Airport to Bruges
Landmarks Brussels Airport 
- Day 2
Bruges
A local guide leads you through Bruges' medieval center, walking through cobbled streets to see town squares and landmarks like the Belfry of Bruges, the city's bell tower. Later tonight you'll join other travelers for dinner featuring traditional Flemish dishes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bruges medieval centre including the Belfry of Bruges
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 3
Bruges
You'll choose between a canal cruise through Bruges' waterways or a beer and chocolate tasting with a local. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like - climb the 366 steps of the Belfry Tower for city views, or grab Belgian waffles at a café.
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through the canals of Bruges
- Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide
- Climb the Belfry Tower (366 steps)
- Belgian waffles at local eatery
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 4
Bruges to Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll leave Bruges and head by coach to Amsterdam, where you'll board your river cruise vessel. The transfer takes a few hours, giving you time to relax before boarding.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Bruges to Amsterdam
- Day 5
Dordrecht
Your ship arrives early in Dordrecht, Holland's oldest city from the 11th century. You'll pick from a guided walking tour, a trip to nearby Delft to see its famous blue and white pottery, or a visit to Kinderdijk to see its World Heritage windmills.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and the Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft to visit the only remaining 17th century pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage listed windmills
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills Grote Kerk - Day 6
Bruinisse
This morning you dock in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village on an ocean estuary known for its beaches, heritage, and seafood. You can choose a guided tour of nearby Veere, visit the Delta Works engineering site, or go to an oyster farm to see how oysters grow in the North Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
- Delta Works visit to see dams, locks and levees protecting delta towns from flooding
- Oyster farm visit to learn oyster cultivation and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere - Day 7
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, the country's second city and a major seaport. Despite World War II damage, it keeps its medieval character with cobbled streets and an impressive cathedral. Choose from a walking tour of the diamond district, a full-day trip to Ypres for World War I history, or a craft beer and chocolate pairing experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Full day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele to learn about WWI battles and memorials with lunch in local restaurant included
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle 
- Day 8
Arnhem
After lunch, you arrive in Arnhem at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve, surrounded by forest and parklands. Your options include the Airborne Museum covering the Battle of Arnhem, the Netherlands Open Air Museum with 44 hectares of historic buildings, or Palais Het Loo, a royal home from 1685 displaying art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum with in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and WWII history
- Netherlands Open Air Museum with local guide exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo museum featuring royal family's history, elaborate décor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Palais Het Loo Airborne Museum - Day 9
Düsseldorf
You'll arrive in Düsseldorf and have several options for your first day. There's a guided walking tour through the old town and harbour if you want to get oriented right away. Or you could take a cycling tour along the Rhine to the historic town of Kaiserswerth instead. If you're interested in local beer culture, there's a beer tasting experience at local microbreweries you can do. For art enthusiasts, you'll find an art-focused tour that visits K21 contemporary museum, or K20 if you're arriving on a Monday. Pick whichever fits your mood and start exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf's harbour, old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth historic region
- Düsseldorf's Altbier beer tasting at microbreweries
- Düsseldorf - City of Art tour visiting historic Old Town, Media Harbour, and K21 Museum for self-guided contemporary art exploration (K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower K21 Museum K20 Museum Media Harbour Kaiserswerth - Day 10
Moselle Valley Cruise to Cochem
Today you relax on the ship as it cruises the Moselle Valley with steep banks lined with villages, vineyards, and hilltop castles. You can open your sun lounge windows for uninterrupted views, relax in the salt therapy lounge, or book a spa treatment. By evening you arrive in Cochem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through the Moselle Valley with access to Scenic Sun Lounge
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment (at extra cost)
- Day 11
Cochem
Cochem sits on the Moselle River with pastel buildings, half-timbered houses, and a medieval castle surrounded by vineyards. You'll choose between a walking tour exploring Reichsburg Castle or cycling along the Moselle path on an e-bike to see the castle and nearby towns. Later you head to Bernkastel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with free time to explore charming streets
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River path to Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 12
Bernkastel
You arrive in Bernkastel, another riverside town with a market square featuring 13th-century buildings and hilltop castle ruins. It sits in the Moselle wine region. Choose a guided tour of the half-timbered houses and town hall, a trip to nearby Trier to see Roman sites, or a wine tasting at a regional winery. Tonight there's a classical concert in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in the Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel exploring town architecture and culture with free time
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral with local guide
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 13
Koblenz
Koblenz sits where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, blending French and German cultures. You can pick from a walking tour of the old town and historic Florinsmarkt, a visit to Marksburg Castle high above the Rhine, or a trip to the medieval town of Limburg. Your ship stays overnight, letting you explore after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz old town exploring winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit perched above the Rhine dating back to 1117 (active guests with good fitness and mobility required)
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn to walk historic cobblestone streets, visit the Cathedral and see Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt - Day 14
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
The morning brings a cruise through the Rhine Gorge with around 40 hilltop castles scattered through the landscape. You'll watch for the Lorelei statue. By afternoon you dock in Rüdesheim, a town surrounded by steep vineyards producing wine for over two thousand years. Visit Siegfried's Museum or hike through vineyards with panoramic views before descending by cable car.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through the Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide and self-exploration, with optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided vineyard hike through rolling vineyards with scenic views and cable car descent to town
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument - Day 15
Mannheim with Heidelberg or Bad Durkheim Excursion
You arrive in Mannheim, known for its 18th-century grid pattern, grand squares, and fountains. Your excursions explore the surrounding region instead of the city itself. Options include a brief tour of Heidelberg with free time, a full Heidelberg tour with its castle, or a trip through vineyard landscapes to Bad Dürkheim for wine tasting. Your ship departs for Strasbourg this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg including Old Town with free time (walk includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Guided tour of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle with views and world's largest wine barrel visit (walk includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim through vine-covered landscapes with tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 16
Strasbourg
Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace wine region, has colorful half-timbered houses lining a network of canals. The city blends French and German cultures, medieval history with modern energy. Choose a walking tour of sites like the cathedral and Petit France, a coach trip through Alsace wine towns with tasting, or an e-bike cycling tour on 500 km of trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile exploring French and German architecture (active walk)
- Coach excursion through Alsace wine region to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike cycling tour exploring Strasbourg's 500 km of bicycle trails through city suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France - Day 17
Breisach
Breisach sits between the Rhine and the Black Forest, rebuilt after World War II with restored cobbled streets and pastel houses. You can do a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region, visit Colmar with its Venice-like canals, or explore Freiburg at the Black Forest edge. Your final evening includes a toast on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl region wineries
- Excursion to Colmar to explore fairy-tale town with canals, half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets and markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre to see Freiburg cathedral and Black Forest area
Landmarks Freiburg Cathedral - Day 18
Basel to Montreux
You start in Basel and head across the Swiss Alps to Montreux, stopping at Chaplin's World Museum to explore the home and studio where the comedian spent 25 years. After checking into your hotel for two nights, you'll have time to rest and enjoy the resort town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chaplin's World Museum including home, studio, and park
Landmarks Chaplin's World Museum - Day 19
Montreux
Explore Montreux at your own pace this morning or relax at your hotel. For lunch, take a panoramic train to Château-d'Oex where you'll watch a cheese maker transform milk into hard cheese during a private demonstration at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fondue lunch with cheese-making demonstration)
Included Activities
- Panoramic train ride to Château-d'Oex
- Traditional cheese-making demonstration and lunch at Restaurant Le Chalet
- Day 20
Bern
After leaving Montreux, you head up to Gstaad, a premier ski resort in the alpine foothills, with a brief tour and free time for lunch. Then you drive to Bern, the Swiss capital set on the River Aare. Your guide takes you through the medieval center with its fountains and narrow streets, then you visit Bear Park where bears have lived since 1857.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief orientation tour of Gstaad
- Guided tour of Bern including fountains, sandstone facades, and narrow streets
- Visit to Bear Park
Landmarks Bear Park - Day 21
Zurich
You travel to Lucerne, backed by snow-topped mountains, and a guide shows you the medieval old town, waterfront walks, and colorful buildings. Later you coach to Zurich for a walking tour of this flat, pedestrian-friendly city. You'll stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, the main street lined with luxury shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne medieval Altstadt, waterfront promenades, and colourful buildings
- Guided walking tour of Zurich including Bahnhofstrasse with historic bridges and pedestrian streets
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse - Day 22
Depart Zurich
After breakfast you depart, taking memories of Switzerland with you as your journey comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
