Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels to Bruges
Landmarks Bruges 
- Day 2
Bruges
- 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
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Bruges to Amsterdam
- Day 5
Dordrecht
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle visit with access to Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time to explore charming streets
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along the Moselle River path, viewing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, Valwig, and Belstein
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Cochem (available if Reichsburg Castle is unavailable or capacity is limited)
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Moselle River Valwig Belstein - Day 12
Bernkastel
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chaplin's World Museum - explore home, studio, and park
Landmarks Chaplin's World Museum - Day 19
Montreux
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
