Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Basel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City exploration of Basel
- Knowledgeable guide service
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Lucerne to explore medieval towers
- Guided bike tour through three countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany
- Walking tour of Basel
- Local winery wine tasting visit
- Tour of Wildegg Castle, a 13th-century Habsburg fortress with 3,300 square meter garden
- Hike to Wildegg Castle
Landmarks Medieval Town Hall Market Square Wildegg Castle - Day 3
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Petite France district
- Visit to Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks La Petite France Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame Parc de l'Orangerie 
- Day 4
Ludwigshafen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to gateway port at Ludwigshafen
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg including red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
- Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg with panoramic city views
- Visit to Speyer to see largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe and medieval Old Gate
- Guided bike ride along Neckar River to medieval city center of Ladenburg
- Free time exploration in Ladenburg shops
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet in Rüdesheim
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting - brandy, coffee and whipped cream
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Great Vat Philosopher's Path Speyer Cathedral Medieval Old Gate (Altpörtel) Ladenburg Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet - Day 5
Rüdesheim to Lahnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge
- Evening visit to Lahneck Castle
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting to discover vineyard flavors
- Gondola ride above vineyards to Niederwalddenkmal
- Hike through town vineyards
- Guided bike tour along scenic Rhine River
Landmarks Niederwalddenkmal Rhine Gorge Lahneck Castle - Day 6
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Cologne Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Rathaus
- Visit to Fishmarkt
- Visit to Great St. Martin Church
- Visit to local tavern for Kölsch beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral exploring historic architectural styles
- Guided bike ride along Rhine and through historic Stadtgarten
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Rathaus Fishmarkt Great St. Martin Church Stadtgarten 
- Day 7
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Tasting of Dutch specialties at grand cafes while enjoying canal views
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 8
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
