Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam this afternoon where the whole city's decked out for the holidays. After you board the luxury Scenic Space-Ship, settle into your suite and head to the welcome reception. There's time to relax and get your bearings before dinner.
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
Start your morning with breakfast in the Crystal Dining room and take in the ship's amenities. By afternoon you'll reach Düsseldorf, where a guided walking tour takes you through the Christmas markets. After that, the Old Town and Konigsallee are yours to explore at your own pace before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
- Free time to explore Düsseldorf Christmas markets
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town Konigsallee - Day 3
Düsseldorf to Cologne
The ship pulls into Cologne before lunch. You'll do a walking tour that covers the city's festive traditions, including the Cologne Cathedral and Christmas Markets. There's free time to explore on your own before the ship departs after dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Time to explore Cologne Christmas Markets
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Christmas Markets - Day 4
Cologne to Rüdesheim
Today the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge with views of vineyards and castles along the way. Once you reach Rüdesheim, take a mini-train up to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum where 350 playable instruments from the 1700s and 1800s are on display. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to walk around this wine town.
Included Activities
- Mini-train transfer from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Free time to explore Rüdesheim
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim to Mannheim
You'll arrive in Mannheim early this morning. Choose between an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time to explore on your own, or a guided historical tour that includes Heidelberg Castle and the world's largest wine barrel. By evening, head to a private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace.
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and the Great Heidelberg Tun
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Bruchsal Palace - Day 6
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Kehl's your port this morning, and from there you'll explore Strasbourg with a local guide. The walking tour covers this unique blend of French and German architecture and culture. Later, you'll have free time to wander through Europe's largest Christmas markets on your own.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg with local guide
- Free time to explore Strasbourg Christmas markets
Landmarks Kehl Strasbourg Strasbourg Christmas Markets - Day 7
Strasbourg to Breisach
After waking in Breisach, you can choose your own adventure. Either take a guided tour of Colmar with its medieval lanes and holiday markets, or head to Freiburg to see its 13th century cathedral and festive local spots. Both options give you that holiday feel before returning to the ship.
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Freiburg Christmas Markets and 13th Century Freiburg Minster cathedral
Landmarks Breisach Colmar Colmar Christmas Markets Freiburg Freiburg Minster - Day 8
Breisach to Zurich
Following breakfast, you'll be transferred from Basel to Zurich airport for your flight home, bringing your festive Rhine River cruise to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Basel
