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

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Amsterdam

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2. Day 2

   Dordrecht

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   Optional Activities

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

   Landmarks
   Groothoofd Quay
   Grote Kerk (Great Church)
   Old Water Tower
   Kinderdijk Windmills
   Delft

   

3. Day 3

   Bruinisse

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   Meals

   Dinner (Special seafood gala dinner)

   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
   • Delta Works visit to see system of dams, locks and levees
   • Oyster farm visit to learn about oyster farming and taste fresh oysters

   Landmarks
   Veere
   Delta Works

4. Day 4

   Antwerp

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   Optional Activities

   • Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
   • Full-day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres with WWI battle history, memorials to 325,000 allied troops, and lunch in local restaurant
   • Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience

   Landmarks
   Cathedral of Our Lady
   Steen Castle
   Passchendaele
   Ypres

   

5. Day 5

   Arnhem

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   Optional Activities

   • Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and British parachute campaign of September 1944
   • Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
   • Palais Het Loo visit to 1685 royal summer residence museum showcasing family history, elaborate décor, art collection and grand gardens

   Landmarks
   Airborne Museum
   Netherlands Open Air Museum
   Palais Het Loo

6. Day 6

   Düsseldorf

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   Included Activities

   • On-board cooking class with expert Scenic culinary team to learn about local cuisine

   Optional Activities

   • City walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring harbour, old town, Media Harbour tech hub and 13th-century Castle Tower
   • Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth district
   • Düsseldorf's Altbier experience visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
   • Düsseldorf - City of Art tour of Old Town and Media Harbour with self-guided K 21 Museum contemporary exhibits exploration

   Landmarks
   K 21 Museum
   Castle Tower
   Media Harbour

7. Day 7

   Cruising - Moselle Valley

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise through Moselle Valley scenic landscape
   • Moselle wine tasting on Sun Deck with crisp Rieslings and regional bites

   Landmarks
   Moselle Valley

8. 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 Reichsburg Castle exploring Medieval structures, Knight's Hall and Trophy Room with free time to explore town
   • E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River path with views of Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein

   Landmarks
   Reichsburg Castle
   Valwig
   Belstein

9. Day 9

   Bernkastel

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   Included Activities

   • Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), World Heritage-listed church in Trier - Scenic Enrich experience

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide explaining local architecture and culture, including half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), with leisure time
   • Excursion to Trier with guided tour to see Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral near Luxembourg border
   • Wine tasting along the Moselle at renowned regional winery learning about wine varieties and sampling local wines

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

10. Day 10

    Koblenz

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Koblenz old town exploring winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
    • Marksburg Castle visit perched high above Rhine River, dating back to 1117- active guests only requiring good fitness and mobility
    • Medieval Limburg an der Lahn coach tour with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlook and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)

    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Marksburg Castle
    Limburg an der Lahn
    Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)

    

11. Day 11

    Rüdesheim

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    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, plus option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Hike and Cable Car experience through rolling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, returning by cable car

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

12. Day 12

    Mannheim

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    Optional Activities

    • Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with coach transfer, brief walking tour of Old Town and free time - some stairs and uneven ground
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour and Heidelberg Castle visit exploring Renaissance architecture, balcony views and great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel - some stairs and uneven ground
    • Excursion to Bad Durkheim visiting ninth-generation family-owned Fritz Ritter vineyard with tour and wine tasting

    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Tun
    Fritz Ritter Vineyard

13. Day 13

    Strasbourg

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg exploring Cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile and unique French-German architecture and culture - active walk
    • Alsace wine region coach tour through pretty villages to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim local cellar
    • E-bike cycling tour exploring Strasbourg and surrounds on 500+ km bicycle trail network discovering villages, vineyards and charming canals

    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Strasbourg
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
    Mittelbergheim

    

14. Day 14

    Breisach

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    Included Activities

    • Local cheese tasting on Scenic Space-Ship guided by expert Scenic culinary team

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl sampling wines from top-quality wine-producing region with 16-million-year-old volcanic soils
    • Excursion to Colmar visiting fairy-tale city with Venice-like canals, thousand-year-old half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets with charming stores and cafes, and bustling markets
    • Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre to see Freiburg Munster, one of few WWII bombing survivors on Black Forest edge

    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl
    Colmar
    Freiburg Munster
    Black Forest

15. Day 15

    Basel (Huningue)

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    Meals

    Breakfast