Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll fly into Zurich and transfer to Basel, a centre of art and culture situated on the Rhine River. By afternoon, you board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship, settle in with fellow guests, and attend a welcome reception to kick off your journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Rhine River 
- Day 2
Breisach
After docking in Breisach, a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, you'll choose your activity for the day. You can do wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl, visit Colmar with its canals and half-timbered houses, or explore Freiburg on the edge of the Black Forest.
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
- Excursion to Colmar
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide to medieval town centre and Cathedral
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Cathedral Black Forest - Day 3
Strasbourg to Mannheim
In Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace wine region, you have options. Take a guided walking tour of the city, a coach tour through the wine region with tasting, or cycle through on an e-bike exploring the city's 500 km of bicycle trails. By afternoon you head to Mannheim.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including Cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
- Coach tour through Alsace wine region to Obernai with free time and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg exploring bicycle trails, historic buildings, parklands and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 4
Mannheim to Heidelberg region
You arrive in Mannheim with its recognisable 18th-century grid pattern and grand Baroque squares. Choose an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time, a historical tour including Heidelberg Castle and the world's largest wine barrel, or visit the Fritz Ritter vineyard in Bad Durkheim for a tour and wine tasting.
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with walking tour of Old Town and free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle, castle balcony views, and the Heidelberg Tun
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim to tour and taste wines at Fritz Ritter family vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Durkheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Rudesheim awaits with steep vineyards, half-timbered houses and wine taverns that reflect over two millennia of wine cultivation. You can visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical musical instruments, or hike through rolling vineyards before taking a cable car down. Later, relax on board as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge with its 40 hilltop castles.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments
- Optional cable car ride up to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with scenic views
- Cable car descent after hike
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue 
- Day 6
Cochem
You dock in Cochem on the Moselle River, a medieval town with pastel coloured buildings, half-timbered houses and a hilltop castle. Choose a walking tour exploring Reichsburg Castle with its Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, or cycle along the flat Moselle path on an e-bike to see the castle and nearby towns.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem exploring Reichsburg Castle with free time to walk charming streets
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River with local guide showing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River Valwig Belstein - Day 7
Bernkastel and Trier
Bernkastel sits at the heart of the Moselle Valley wine region with its atmospheric market square and 13th-century buildings. You can take a guided walking tour of the architecture, head to Trier for a full-day excursion to see the Roman Porta Nigra gate and Cathedral, or do wine tasting at a local winery. Tonight brings a private classical concert in the Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide explaining local architecture and culture
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral with local guide
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
Landmarks Bernkastel market square Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 8
Moselle Valley cruise
This day is yours to relax on board as you cruise through the Moselle Valley, one of Europe's most beautiful waterways. Watch postcard-perfect villages, terraced vineyards, historic houses and hilltop castles from your private Scenic Sun Lounge. You can also use the Salt Therapy Lounge or book a spa treatment if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
You arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest cities where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Choose a guided tour of the old town exploring winding streets and historic churches, visit Marksburg Castle overlooking the Rhine from 1117, or take a full-day excursion to the medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz old town exploring winding streets, townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Visit to Marksburg Castle overlooking Rhine River
- Full-day excursion to Limburg an der Lahn exploring historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Start your day in Düsseldorf by picking one of several options depending on your interests. If you want to walk around, a guided tour takes you through the old town and then over to the modern Media Harbour where you'll see the contrast between historic and contemporary architecture. Prefer cycling? You can rent an e-bike and head along the Rhine toward Kaiserswerth, a historic area that's a nice ride from the city center. If you're into beer, local microbreweries offer tasting experiences where you'll sample what Düsseldorf's craft scene has to offer. For art lovers, the K21 Museum is open most days (though K20 is the spot if you're visiting on a Monday), and both showcase contemporary art collections. The city's known for its art scene and fashion industry, so you'll see that influence throughout your time here, whether you're wandering streets or checking out galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf's harbour, old town, Media Harbour, and 13th-century Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine to Kaiserswerth
- Altbier beer tasting at local microbreweries
- Self-guided exploration of K21 Museum (K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower Media Harbour K21 Museum K20 Museum Kaiserswerth Rhine River - Day 11
Arnhem
You arrive in Arnhem after lunch, located at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve with dense forest and green parklands. Visit the Airborne Museum for an account of the Battle of Arnhem, check out the Netherlands Open Air Museum's 44-hectare outdoor exhibits of historic houses, or see Palais Het Loo, a royal summer home from 1685.
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem
- Netherlands Open Air Museum with local guide exploration of 44-hectare outdoor museum featuring replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit with royal family history, elaborate décor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Veluwe Nature Reserve Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Crossing into Antwerp, Belgium's second city and one of the world's most important seaports, you find a medieval heart with cobbled lanes and an impressive cathedral. Choose a walking tour exploring the diamond capital and its Cathedral of Our Lady and Steen Castle, a full-day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch, or a craft beer and chocolate pairing.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant during Ypres and Passchendaele excursion)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Full-day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with tour of WWI battle sites, memorials for 325,000 allied troops, and included lunch in local restaurant
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres - Day 13
Bruinisse
You dock in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village set on an ocean estuary known for beaches and seafood. It's your gateway to the 13th-century town of Veere. Choose a guided tour of Veere exploring the port and Scottish merchant houses, visit the Delta Works engineering marvel of dams and locks, or tour an oyster farm.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere with visits to port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, 15th-century town hall, and free time
- Delta Works visit to see system of dams, locks and levees protecting towns against flooding
- Oyster farm visit to learn about oyster cultivation and taste fresh oysters from North Sea
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 14
Dordrecht
Dordrecht is one of Holland's oldest cities dating back to the 11th century with over 1,000 historic monuments in its centre. Choose a walking tour exploring picturesque streets and canals, visit nearby Delft famous for blue and white pottery and its 17th-century factory, or see the World Heritage-listed windmills at Kinderdijk.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring picturesque streets, winding canals, historic buildings, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft to see the only remaining 17th-century pottery factory and blue and white pottery
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to visit World Heritage-listed windmills, an icon of Dutch culture
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft pottery factory Kinderdijk windmills - Day 15
Dordrecht to Bruges
You transfer by coach from your Scenic Space-Ship to Bruges and check into your hotel in a great location. Spend these three days exploring the city's vibrant atmosphere, well-preserved medieval architecture, world-known beer and chocolatiers.
- Day 16
Bruges
On a walking tour with your local guide, you meander through cobbled laneways to charming town squares seeing the Belfry of Bruges, the medieval bell tower, while learning about the town's history. By evening, you join fellow travellers for an included dinner with delicious Flemish cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bruges medieval centre exploring Belfry of Bruges and charming town squares
- Dinner featuring Flemish cuisine
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 17
Bruges
Bruges offers freechoice activities: take a canal cruise admiring medieval architecture and swans, or join a local guide for beer and chocolate tasting learning about the city's crafting traditions. Spend your afternoon at leisure climbing the 366 steps of the Belfry Tower for views or grabbing Belgian waffles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Bruges admiring medieval architecture and swans
- Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide learning about city's storied history
- Climb 366 steps of Belfry Tower for city views
- Belgian waffles at nearby eatery
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 18
Bruges to Brussels Airport
After breakfast, you transfer by coach to Brussels Airport for your journey home, bringing wonderful memories from your 18-day European river cruise and land exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
