Romantic Rhine and Moselle Loyalty Departure 2026 - 15 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Amsterdam

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   Landmarks
   Amsterdam Canal System

   

3. Day 2

   Dordrecht

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Dordrecht highlighting Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
   • Excursion to Delft to visit a 17th-century pottery factory and see masters at work
   • Excursion to Kinderdijk to visit World Heritage-listed windmills
   • Exclusive Scenic Club Cheese farm visit to Gouda with traditional cheese making demonstration and tasting

   Landmarks
   Groothoofd Quay
   Grote Kerk (Great Church)
   Kinderdijk Windmills
   Delft Pottery Factory

   

4. Day 3

   Bruinisse

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   Meals

   Dinner (Special seafood gala dinner with Champagne toast)

   Included Activities

   • Special seafood gala dinner with Champagne toast

   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 the system of dams, locks and levees protecting the delta plain
   • Oyster farm visit to learn about oyster farming and taste fresh oysters from the North Sea

   Landmarks
   Veere
   Delta Works

5. Day 4

   Antwerp

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   Meals

   Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant during Ypres & Passchendaele excursion)

   Included Activities

   • Excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele with lunch in a local restaurant

   Optional Activities

   • Guided walking tour of Antwerp exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
   • Craft beer & chocolate pairing tasting experience

   Landmarks
   Cathedral of Our Lady
   Steen Castle
   Passchendaele
   Ypres

   

6. Day 5

   Arnhem

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   Optional Activities

   • Arnhem Airborne Museum exploring the Battle of Arnhem and British parachute operations in September 1944
   • Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
   • Palais Het Loo tour of the royal family's former summer home from 1685 with art collection and grand gardens

   Landmarks
   Airborne Museum
   Netherlands Open Air Museum
   Palais Het Loo

7. Day 6

   Düsseldorf

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   Included Activities

   • On board cooking class with expert Scenic culinary team learning about local cuisine

   Optional Activities

   • City walking tour exploring gentrified harbour, charming old town, Media Harbour tech hub, and 13th-century Castle Tower
   • Cycling tour exploring the Rhine banks and historic region of Kaiserswerth
   • Düsseldorf's Altbier brewery tour visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional local ale
   • Düsseldorf – City of Art exploring historic Old Town and Media Harbour with self-guided visit to K21 Museum contemporary exhibits

   Landmarks
   Media Harbour
   Castle Tower
   K21 Museum
   Kaiserswerth

8. Day 7

   Moselle Valley Cruising

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   Included Activities

   • Tasting of Moselle wines on the Sun Deck with crisp Rieslings and fruity whites accompanied by regional bites

   Optional Activities

   • Salt Therapy Lounge relaxation
   • Spa treatment booking

   Landmarks
   Moselle Valley
   Lorelei Statue

9. Day 8

   Cochem

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   Meals

   Dinner (Special regional dinner featuring hearty German cuisine and traditional dishes)

   Included Activities

   • Special regional dinner featuring hearty German cuisine and traditional dishes

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Cochem exploring Reichsburg Castle dating to the Middle Ages with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time
   • Cycling tour on e-bike along the Moselle River path viewing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein

   Landmarks
   Reichsburg Castle
   Valwig
   Belstein

10. Day 9

    Bernkastel

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    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier - Scenic Enrich exclusive experience

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel exploring perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
    • Excursion to Trier to visit Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral near the Luxembourg border and Karl Marx birthplace
    • Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned winery learning about varieties grown and produced in the region

    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
    Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
    Porta Nigra
    Trier Cathedral
    Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)

11. Day 10

    Koblenz

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Koblenz exploring old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
    • Marksburg Castle visit perched above Rhine River dating to 1117 - for active guests only requiring good fitness and mobility
    • Medieval Limburg excursion by coach to walk historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, visit Cathedral and see Alte Lahnbrucke Old Bridge

    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Marksburg Castle
    Limburg Cathedral
    Alte Lahnbrucke

    

12. Day 11

    Rüdesheim

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    Included Activities

    • Aperitif at Schloss Johannisberg terrace overlooking Rhine River and vineyards - exclusive Scenic Club experience

    Optional Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide exploring mechanical musical instruments, plus option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Hike & Cable Car option joining local guide for vineyard hike with Rhine River views, returning by cable car

    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    Niederwald Monument
    Schloss Johannisberg

13. Day 12

    Mannheim

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    Optional Activities

    • Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with brief walking tour of Old Town and free time - walk not strenuous but some stairs and uneven ground
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle Renaissance structure visit with balcony views and world's largest Wine Barrel - walk not strenuous but some stairs and uneven ground
    • Excursion to Bad Durkheim through vine-covered landscapes visiting ninth-generation family-owned Fritz Ritter vineyard with tour and tasting

    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Fritz Ritter Vineyard

14. Day 13

    Strasbourg

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg exploring Cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile learning about French and German architecture and culture - active walk
    • Alsace wine region excursion by coach through pretty wine villages to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim cellar
    • Cycling tour on e-bike exploring Strasbourg and surrounds along 500+ km of bicycle trails discovering villages, vineyards and canals

    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
    Mittelbergheim

    

15. Day 14

    Breisach

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    Meals

    Dinner (Tasting of delicious local cheeses guided by expert Scenic culinary team)

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of delicious local cheeses guided by expert Scenic culinary team

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl region sampling wines from 16-million-year-old volcanic soils
    • Excursion to Colmar featuring quaint canals, half-timbered houses dating back centuries, cobblestoned streets and bustling local markets
    • Excursion to Freiburg with local guide touring medieval town centre and Freiburg Munster structure that survived WWII bombings

    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl Wine Region
    Colmar
    Freiburg Munster

16. Day 15

    Basel

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    Meals

    Breakfast