Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
Included Activities
- Board all-inclusive luxury Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
- Day 2
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
- Access to Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets independently during free time
Landmarks Königsallee - Day 3
Cologne
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Access to Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets independently during free time
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 4
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim town independently
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Lorelei statue - Day 5
Mannheim
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle, courtyard, balcony with Old Town views, and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel)
- Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink and live performance by accomplished musicians and soloist
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Bruchsal Palace - Day 6
Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral and Petit France district, followed by free time at Christmas markets
- Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit with tasting to learn about the tradition of Biere de Noel dating back to the Middle Ages
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Place Kléber - Day 7
Basel
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Basel Old Town including Basel Minster, elegant boutiques and galleries, M\u00fcnsterplatz Christmas tree, and famous Basel Christmas markets with handcrafted gifts and gourmet treats
- Läckerli baking workshop learning to craft traditional 15th-century spiced honey cookies under guidance of local baker, including rolling, shaping, and decorating
Landmarks Basel Minster Münsterplatz Barfüsserplatz - Day 8
Basel to Montreux
Included Activities
- Short orientation tour of Montreux
- Day 9
Montreux
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chillon Castle
Optional Activities
- Exclusive after-hours visit to Chaplin Museum located in Charlie Chaplin's former home
Landmarks Chillon Castle Chaplin Museum - Day 10
Montreux to Bern
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Bern with Scenic Tour Director including fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets, and Bear Park (home to bears since 1857)
- Swiss chocolate tasting at local producer featuring pralines and other varieties with learning about chocolate production and its local economic importance
Landmarks Zytglogge (Clock Tower) Bern Cathedral Bear Park - Day 11
Bern - Lucerne - Zurich
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Walking tour of Zurich
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Zurich after dark
Landmarks Museggmauer and Türme (Town Walls and Towers) Hofkirche Jesuit Church Bahnhofstrasse - Day 12
Zurich
- Meals
- Breakfast
