Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels to Bruges
You'll arrive at Brussels Airport and transfer to Bruges, settling into your hotel in this well-preserved medieval city known for its beer, chocolate, and historic architecture.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Brussels Airport to Bruges
Landmarks Bruges 
- Day 2
Bruges
A local guide takes you through Bruges' medieval center on foot, walking the cobbled streets to see the Belfry and town squares. Later you'll join fellow travelers for dinner featuring Flemish cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bruges medieval centre
- Visit Belfry of Bruges (medieval bell tower)
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 3
Bruges
You choose between a canal cruise seeing the city and swans or a beer and chocolate tasting learning about local crafts. The afternoon is free to climb the 366 steps of the Belfry for city views or grab Belgian waffles.
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Bruges
- Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide
- Climb Belfry Tower (366 steps) for city views
- Belgian waffles at local eatery
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 4
Bruges to Amsterdam
After breakfast you'll travel by coach to Amsterdam and board your river cruise vessel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Bruges to Amsterdam
- Day 5
Dordrecht
Docking in Dordrecht, an 11th-century Dutch city with over 1,000 historic monuments. You'll pick a guided walking tour of the historic streets, a trip to Delft for pottery demonstrations, or Kinderdijk to see UNESCO windmills.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht
- Excursion to Delft pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk windmills (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills Delft - Day 6
Bruinisse
The ship docks in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village and gateway to 13th-century Veere. Choose a walking tour of Veere, visit Delta Works engineering site, or tour a local oyster farm to learn how they're cultivated.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere
- Delta Works visit
- Oyster farm visit with tasting
Landmarks Veere Delta Works 
- Day 7
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, the country's second city with medieval streets and a riverside fortress. Pick between a walking tour of the diamond district, a full-day trip to WWI Ypres and Passchendaele, or a craft beer and chocolate pairing.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant (Ypres and Passchendaele excursion))
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch included
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle 
- Day 8
Arnhem
Arriving in Arnhem after lunch, you're near the Veluwe Nature Reserve. This afternoon choose the Airborne Museum to learn about WWII, the Open Air Museum for Dutch traditions, or Palais Het Loo with its royal gardens and art.
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit
- Netherlands Open Air Museum visit with local guide
- Palais Het Loo visit
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 9
Düsseldorf
You'll arrive in Düsseldorf and have the flexibility to shape your day based on what interests you most. If you want a structured introduction, there's a guided walking tour that takes you through the harbor and into the old town, which gives you a good feel for the layout. Prefer something more active? You can cycle along the Rhine out to Kaiserswerth, a historic area that's worth the ride. If beer culture appeals to you, several local microbreweries offer tastings and a look at the city's brewing tradition. For art lovers, the K20 and K21 museums showcase contemporary and modern work. Your evening is open, so head back to your hotel whenever you're ready and grab dinner somewhere in the old town or near your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Cruise Director and expert local guides included
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf's harbour, old town, and Castle Tower (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycling tour along the Rhine to Kaiserswerth (Scenic Freechoice)
- Altbier beer tasting at microbreweries (Scenic Freechoice)
- Düsseldorf – City of Art tour starting in Old Town, visiting Media Harbour and K20 or K21 Museum with self-guided exploration (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Castle Tower K20 Museum K21 Museum Media Harbour Kaiserswerth Rhine River - Day 10
Moselle Valley Cruise
Your full day cruising the Moselle Valley brings views of steep vineyards, half-timbered villages, and hilltop castles. Relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge, book a spa treatment, or simply watch from your private sun lounge. You'll arrive in Cochem by evening.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 11
Cochem
Cochem feels like a fairy-tale with pastel buildings, half-timbered houses, and a medieval castle above town. Choose a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle or a cycling tour along the Moselle to see castles and nearby towns before heading to Bernkastel.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle
- E-bike cycling tour of Cochem and surrounding towns
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein - Day 12
Bernkastel
Bernkastel sits at the heart of the Moselle wine region with a 13th-century market square and castle ruins above. Pick a walking tour, an excursion to Roman Trier, or a wine tasting. Tonight you'll attend a private classical concert in Trier.
- Meals
- Dinner (Private classical concert experience in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier (Scenic Enrich))
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel
- Excursion to Trier with Roman gate and cathedral visit
- Wine tasting at renowned Moselle winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 13
Koblenz
Koblenz marks where the Rhine and Moselle meet, an ancient Roman city blending French and German cultures. Choose a walking tour of the old town, visit Marksburg Castle high above the river, or take a coach to medieval Limburg.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz old town
- Marksburg Castle visit (active guests only, requires good fitness)
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 14
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
This morning you'll cruise the Rhine Gorge seeing 40 hilltop castles and the Lorelei statue. Afternoon brings you to Rüdesheim surrounded by steep vineyards. Choose Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or a vineyard hike before wandering the laneways.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car descent
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument 
- Day 15
Mannheim to Heidelberg
You'll arrive in Mannheim, a grid-patterned city with Baroque architecture. Your options include a brief Heidelberg orientation, a guided Heidelberg tour with castle and wine barrel, or a vineyard route through Bad Durkheim for wine tasting.
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Guided tour of Heidelberg with castle and wine barrel visit
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim vineyard tour and tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town - Day 16
Strasbourg
Strasbourg blends France and Germany with half-timbered houses on canals in the Alsace wine region. Select a walking tour of the cathedral and Petit France, a coach through Alsace vineyards to Obernai and Mittelbergheim, or explore 500km of bike trails on an e-bike.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
- Alsace wine region tour with stops in Obernai and Mittelbergheim
- E-bike cycling tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 17
Breisach
Breisach sits between the Rhine and Black Forest, rebuilt after WWII with cobbled streets and pastel houses. Pick a wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl with volcanic soil, a trip to Colmar with its canals and half-timbered houses, or picturesque Freiburg.
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Excursion to Colmar
- Excursion to Freiburg with cathedral visit
Landmarks Freiburg Cathedral - Day 18
Breisach to Basel
After breakfast you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories from your river cruise through Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer to Basel
