Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam Canal System - Day 2
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk (Great Church) Old Water Tower Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 3
Bruinisse
Bruinisse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
- Delta Works visit to see the system of dams, locks and levees
- Oyster farm visit to learn how oysters are grown and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
- Full day excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele with lunch in a local restaurant to learn about WWI battles and memorials
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 5
Arnhem
Arnhem- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem
- Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit to see royal family history, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo 
- Day 6
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf including harbour, old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the banks of the Rhine to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ales
- Düsseldorf – City of Art tour including Old Town and Media Harbour with self-guided K21 Museum exploration (K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower K21 Museum - Day 7
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley with views of postcard-perfect villages, terraced vineyards, historic half-timbered houses, and hilltop castles
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Lorelei Statue - Day 8
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time
- Walking tour of Cochem with wine tasting (if Reichsburg Castle unavailable)
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along Moselle River path with views of Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, Valwig, and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical evening concert in the Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide explaining local architecture and culture, including half-timbered houses and Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall), plus free time
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral with local guide
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) - Day 10
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, townhouses, squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit (for active guests requiring good fitness and mobility)
- Excursion to Medieval Limburg including cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, Cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge) - Day 11
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge viewing 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, plus option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car experience through rolling vineyards with spectacular views and cable car descent to town
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim to Heidelberg
Mannheim to Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with brief walking tour of Old Town and free time (note: walk includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit featuring balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel (note: walk includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim for tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter vineyard, a ninth-generation family-owned property
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 13
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile with French and German architecture focus (active walk)
- Coach tour through Alsace wine region to Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim local cellar
- E-bike cycling tour exploring Strasbourg's bicycle trails through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 14
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl to sample wines from the 16-million-year-old volcanic soil region
- Excursion to Colmar to visit half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets, charming stores and cafes, and bustling markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre to see Freiburg Cathedral, one of few WWII bombing survivors
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 15
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast
