Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Explore the Eiffel Tower
- Stroll along the banks of the Seine
- Visit the Champs-Élysées and local cafes
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine Champs-Élysées - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris
- View of the Eiffel Tower
- Drive along the River Seine
- Visit Palais Garnier Opera
- Visit the Louvre
- Visit Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris at leisure during afternoon free time
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Opera The Louvre Les Invalides - Day 3
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - guided walk through cobblestone streets with artist history and vineyard visit (produces 27 wine varieties)
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art centre with large-scale projections and synchronized music in a converted iron foundry
- Explore Paris at leisure during afternoon free time
Landmarks Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer to Amsterdam
- Board Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit World Heritage-listed windmills from the 16th century and explore nearby villages
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of the canal maze, bridges, and city centre with history, lifestyle, and culture; includes tasting of herring local delicacy
- Fabrique des Lumières - digital art installation in a converted 19th-century gas works with 17-metre high projections and music
- Cycling tour - take a small ferry to the outskirts and experience a guided biking tour of the city and surrounding areas with local guide information
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- Local beer voucher
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne at leisure
- Experience the nightlife
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise (after lunch)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz - explore the old town's winding streets, townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Medieval Limburg - coach transfer to Limburg an der Lahn for a walk through half-timbered houses, visit the cathedral overlooking the city, and see Alten Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge) across the Lahn River
- Cochem & Moselle Valley - coach travel through the Moselle Valley to Cochem for a walking tour of the picturesque centre and visit to Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Florinsmarkt Limburg Cathedral Alten Lahnbrücke Reichsburg Castle - Day 8
Mannheim - Rastatt
Mannheim - Rastatt- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private performance with pianist and accompanied vocalists at Baroque Palace)
Included Activities
- Private concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt
- Exploration of Baroque Palace and gardens
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg - brief walking tour of the Old Town with free time (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour, visit Heidelberg Castle (important Renaissance structure north of the Alps), view from the balcony, and see the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - drive through vine-covered landscapes and visit Fritz Ritter winery for a tour and tasting (note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Baroque Palace of Rastatt Heidelberg Castle - Day 9
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting - explore the wine-growing area, visit one of the region's famous wine villages, do a tasting at a local wine cellar, and explore Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg - e-bike journey on the region's bicycle trails (over 500km available), cycling through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg - guided exploration of important sites including the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile, learning how French and German cultures shaped the city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grande Île - Day 10
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace showcasing French and German architecture, lifestyle, and culture, with tasting of Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - walking tour of the lively medieval town on the edge of the Black Forest with tasting of black forest cake
- Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting - leisurely guided walk through the Old Town with pastel facades and cobbled lanes, view of the hilltop St. Stephansminster cathedral, and tasting of local sparkling wine
Landmarks St. Stephansminster - Day 11
Basel to Zurich
Basel to Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
Landmarks Basel
