Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Rhine River 
- Day 2
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
- Excursion to Colmar - visit half-timbered houses, canals, markets, and local shops
- Excursion to Freiburg - guided tour of medieval town centre and Cathedral
Landmarks Rhine River Black Forest Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 3
Strasbourg to Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg - Cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
- Alsace wine region coach tour - free time in Obernai and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike cycling tour of Strasbourg - explore bicycle trails, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 4
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time in the Old Town
- Historical tour of Heidelberg and visit to Heidelberg Castle - Renaissance structure with balcony views and Heidelberg Tun
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim - visit Fritz Ritter family vineyard with tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Bad Durkheim Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 5
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge - view 40 hilltop castles and fortresses across 65 kilometers
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through vineyards with Rhine River views, descent by cable car
Landmarks Rüdesheim Vineyards Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 6
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle exploration with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time to explore charming streets (or alternative wine tasting walking tour if castle unavailable)
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along the flat Moselle River path with local guide showing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Valwig Belstein - Day 7
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel - guided tour of architecture and culture, visit half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus
- Excursion to Trier - visit Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting - learn about Moselle River varieties and sample local wines at a renowned winery
Landmarks Bernkastel Market Square Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche Moselle Valley - Day 8
Moselle Valley Cruise
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz - explore old town winding streets, townhouses, squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit - castle dating back to 1117, only Middle Rhine castle to avoid destruction
- Medieval Limburg excursion - coach tour of charming medieval town with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
Landmarks Rhine River Moselle River Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf including harbour, old town, Media Harbour, and 13th-century Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine to historic Kaiserswerth
- Beer tasting experience at local microbreweries featuring traditional Altbier
- Art-focused tour starting in Old Town, continuing to Media Harbour, with self-guided K21 Museum exploration (K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower Media Harbour K21 Museum K20 Museum Kaiserswerth - Day 11
Arnhem
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum - in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem and WWII parachute campaign
- Netherlands Open Air Museum - guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses, mills, and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo - royal family's former summer home from 1685, museum with 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
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp - explore Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, medieval fortress, and main square
- Full day excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele - WWI history, memorials for 325,000 allied troops, and region rebuilding details, includes lunch in local restaurant
- Craft beer & chocolate pairing - taste Belgium's iconic chocolate and beer
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres 
- Day 13
Bruinisse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere - port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, 15th-century town hall, and free time
- Delta Works visit - engineering system of dams, locks, and levees protecting against flooding
- Oyster farm visit - learn about oyster growing in North Sea waters and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Bruinisse Veere Delta Works North Sea - Day 14
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht - picturesque streets, winding canals, historic buildings, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk, and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft - visit 17th-century pottery factory to see master artisans at work
- Excursion to Kinderdijk - traditional village with World Heritage listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 15
Bruges
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Bruges 
- Day 16
Bruges
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Included dinner featuring delicious Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bruges medieval centre - Belfry, medieval bell tower, charming squares, and historic sites
- Included dinner with Flemish cuisine
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 17
Bruges
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - cruise through Bruges canals, view medieval architecture, and see swans
- Beer & chocolate tasting - local guide explores the city's history in crafting beer and chocolate
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 18
Bruges to Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
