Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels to Bruges
Your trip starts with a transfer from Brussels Airport to Bruges, the medieval city where you'll be staying. Make sure your flight lands before 3:00 PM so you have time to settle into your hotel. The city has incredibly well-preserved architecture, famous beer, and chocolate makers throughout, so there's plenty to explore once you're settled.
Included Activities
- Transfer from Brussels Airport to Bruges
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges 
- Day 2
Bruges
This morning you'll take a guided walking tour through Bruges' medieval centre, wandering the cobbled lanes and checking out historic squares including the Belfry. Later that evening, dinner is included and features traditional Flemish cuisine, so you'll eat with your fellow travelers and get a real taste of local food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of medieval centre of Bruges
- Visit Belfry of Bruges
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 3
Bruges
You have choices today. Either take a canal cruise to see Bruges from the water, or do a beer and chocolate tasting with a local guide. In the afternoon you're free to do your own thing, maybe climb the 366 steps of the Belfry Tower for city views or grab Belgian waffles at a café.
Included Activities
- Canal Cruise through Bruges canals
- Beer & Chocolate tasting
Optional Activities
- Climb 366 steps of Belfry Tower for city views
- Belgian waffle tasting
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 4
Bruges to Amsterdam
After breakfast you'll leave Bruges and transfer to Amsterdam, where you'll board your river cruise ship. This marks the beginning of your time on the water, so pack accordingly and get ready for the next phase of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Bruges to Amsterdam
- Embark on Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Dordrecht
You'll arrive early in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities dating back to the 11th century. From here you can choose a guided walking tour of the streets and canals, take an excursion to nearby Delft to see blue and white pottery being made, or visit the windmills at Kinderdijk which is a World Heritage site.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht
- Excursion to Delft
- Excursion to Kinderdijk
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 6
Bruinisse
The ship docks in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village on an ocean estuary. Your options include a guided tour of the medieval town of Veere nearby, a visit to the Delta Works engineering site, or an oyster farm visit where you'll learn how they're grown and get to taste fresh oysters.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veere
- Delta Works visit
- Oyster farm visit
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 7
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, the country's second city and a major seaport. Choose between a guided walking tour of the diamond capital, a full day excursion to the WWI sites at Ypres and Passchendaele (lunch is included), or a craft beer and chocolate pairing experience.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp
- Excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele with lunch
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle 
- Day 8
Arnhem
After lunch you'll arrive in Arnhem, which sits at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve with dense forests and riverside paths. You can visit the Airborne Museum to learn about the Battle of Arnhem, the Netherlands Open Air Museum for Dutch heritage and traditions, or Palais Het Loo which has royal art collections and gardens.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Airborne Museum
- Netherlands Open Air Museum
- Palais Het Loo
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 9
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf opens up with several directions you can take depending on what interests you. The old town and harbour area work well for a guided walking tour if you want to see the charming streets and waterfront. If you're more active, there's a cycling option that takes you along the Rhine toward Kaiserswerth, which has historical significance. For something different, local microbreweries offer beer tasting experiences that give you a taste of what the city drinks. The K21 Museum and Media Harbour round out the cultural side if art and architecture are calling you. Pick what fits your mood and energy level for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (select one): Walking tour of Düsseldorf's harbour and old town with Castle Tower
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (select one): Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (select one): Düsseldorf's Altbier microbrewery visit and traditional ale tasting
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (select one): Düsseldorf – City of Art tour including Old Town, Media Harbour, and K21 Museum self-guided exploration (or K20 Museum if Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth K21 Museum K20 Museum Media Harbour Düsseldorf Old Town Rhine River - Day 10
Moselle Valley Cruise
Spend the full day cruising through the Moselle Valley. You'll relax on board as the ship passes villages, terraced vineyards, half-timbered houses, and castles. Open your private Sun Lounge windows for the views, and optional spa treatments are available if you want them. By evening you'll arrive in Cochem.
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
Landmarks Lorelei Statue - Day 11
Cochem
You'll explore Cochem, a medieval gem on the Moselle River. Take either a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with its Knight's Hall and Trophy Room plus free time in town, or an e-bike cycling tour along the gentle Moselle path past half-timbered houses. In the afternoon the ship heads toward Bernkastel.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle
- Cycling tour of Cochem
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 12
Bernkastel
Bernkastel is another beautifully preserved riverside town with a medieval market square and castle ruins overlooking it. This is where the Moselle Valley wine region really centers. Choose a walking tour of the architecture, an excursion to the Roman city of Trier to see the Porta Nigra and Cathedral, or a wine tasting at a local winery. Tonight there's a special private classical concert in Trier at the Liebfrauenkirche.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel
- Excursion to Trier
- Wine tasting along the Moselle
- Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Landmarks Landshut Castle Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard - Day 13
Koblenz
You'll arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest cities where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Choose from a walking tour of the old town's winding streets and historic churches, a visit to Marksburg Castle high above the Rhine (requires good fitness), or a trip to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with its half-timbered houses. The ship stays overnight here so you can explore after dark.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Marksburg Castle visit
- Medieval Limburg excursion
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle - Day 14
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
This morning relax on board while cruising through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometre stretch with about 40 hilltop castles and fortresses. Later you'll disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town with steep vineyards and 2,000 years of wine history. Either visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with a cable car ride, or do a guided hike through vineyards with views followed by a cable car descent to town. The ship departs late so you have time to wander.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
- Cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car through vineyards
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 15
Mannheim
You'll arrive in Mannheim this morning, which follows an 18th-century grid pattern with grand Baroque squares and fountains. Today's excursions take you beyond the city to the surrounding region. Choose from an orientation tour of Heidelberg, a guided tour including Heidelberg Castle with views and the world's largest wine barrel, or a drive through vineyards to Bad Durkheim for a tour and tasting at the ninth-generation Fritz Ritter vineyard. The ship departs for Strasbourg this afternoon.
Included Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 16
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace wine region, with colorful half-timbered houses along canals. The city blends French and German cultures with plenty of energy. Choose a guided walking tour of the cathedral and historic districts, a coach trip through the Alsace wine region with stops in Obernai and Mittelbergheim for wine tasting, or an e-bike exploration using over 500 km of bicycle trails through suburbs, historic buildings, and canals.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg
- Alsace wine region excursion
- Cycle through Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 17
Breisach
Breisach sits between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, sharing a border with Alsace. Though nearly destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt with traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses. You can do a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region known for volcanic soil, visit fairy-tale Colmar with its canals and old houses, or go to Freiburg on the Black Forest edge to see the cathedral. Return to the ship and toast to your final evening aboard.
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Excursion to Colmar
- Excursion to Freiburg
Landmarks Freiburg Cathedral - Day 18
Basel to Zurich
Your cruise ends this morning in Basel. You'll have one final breakfast on board before disembarking and transferring to Zurich Airport. Make sure your flight departs after 11:30 AM so you have time for the transfer. You'll head home with memories of your journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Basel to Zurich Airport
