Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll arrive in Zurich and transfer to Basel, where you'll board your 5-star cruise ship this afternoon. After settling into your cabin, meet other passengers at the welcome reception this evening. It's a chance to get oriented with the ship and the people you'll be traveling with over the next week.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Landmarks Rhine River 
- Day 2
Kehl - Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl this afternoon, just across the border from Strasbourg in the Alsace region. You can choose from three options: a guided walking tour of Strasbourg's highlights, a wine tasting tour through the Alsace wine region, or an e-bike exploration of the charming neighbourhoods and historic sites. Each gives you a different way to see what this region has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
- Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine region coach tour to Obernai and wine tasting in local cellar
- Scenic Freechoice: E-bike cycling tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grande Île Obernai - Day 3
Rastatt - Baden-Baden
Morning brings you to the Baroque town of Rastatt, your gateway to Baden-Baden spa town at the edge of the Black Forest. Your options include a walking tour of Baden-Baden's elegant Kurhaus and Roman baths, a relaxing day at Caracalla Spa's thermal baths, or a tour of Schloss Favorite palace. Later this evening, you'll enjoy a private classical music concert at the magnificent Baroque Palace of Rastatt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private performance from accomplished musicians and a soloist at Baroque Palace of Rastatt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Scenic Freechoice: Baden-Baden spa visit at Caracalla Spa
- Scenic Freechoice: Schloss Favorite palace tour
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical music performance at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with palace and gardens exploration
Landmarks Rastatt Palace Caracalla Spa Kurhaus Baden-Baden Roman Baths Baden-Baden Schloss Favorite - Day 4
Mannheim - Heidelberg
You arrive early in Mannheim, known for its distinctive 18th-century grid pattern and grand Baroque architecture. Choose an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time to explore on your own, a historical tour that includes Heidelberg Castle with views of the world's largest wine barrel, or head to Bad Dürkheim to tour and taste wines at the family-owned Fitz Ritter vineyard. Each option lets you experience a different side of this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation tour of Heidelberg with walking tour and free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz Ritter vineyard tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Fitz Ritter - Day 5
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
This morning, you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometre stretch with approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years of history. Keep watch for the Lorelei statue as you pass. By afternoon, you dock in Koblenz where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. You can then choose a walking tour of the old town's historic streets and churches, a trip to the medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn, or a journey through the Moselle Valley to Cochem and its castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Koblenz old town
- Scenic Freechoice: Medieval Limburg an der Lahn tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cochem and Moselle Valley tour including Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks Lorelei Florinsmarkt Limburg Cathedral Alten Lahnbrücke Reichsburg Castle - Day 6
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne this morning, a 2,000-year-old city that faced extensive damage during World War II but was meticulously restored. Walk through the Old Town to admire historic buildings and beautiful squares, including the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. After that, you can relax on board your ship this afternoon before departure for Amsterdam. Optional spa services are available if you want to unwind before the journey continues.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Spa massage on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 7
Amsterdam
This morning brings you to Amsterdam, the Venice of the North with over 100 kilometres of UNESCO-listed canals, 16th-century waterways, narrow cobbled streets, and busy cycling culture. You'll choose from a scenic one-hour canal cruise past Golden Age mansions and historic bridges, a walking tour covering history and Dutch culture with local herring tasting, a visit to Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation in a 19th-century gas works, or an e-bike tour of the Dutch countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise of Amsterdam
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch Countryside e-bike tour
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Fabrique des Lumières - Day 8
Amsterdam
Your river cruise ends this morning in Amsterdam. You'll have a final breakfast on board before disembarking with lasting memories of your European journey along the Rhine and its charming cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
