Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's canals and 17th century buildings at leisure
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam's canals and bridges
- Sample local cheese and Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
Optional Activities
- Visit famous masterpiece-filled galleries
- Visit fascinating museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 4
Dordrecht
Included Activities
- Exploration of Dordrecht port, canals, alleyways and town square
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Delft pottery factory with visit to 17th century factory where master painters work in traditional manner
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide covering winding canals, picturesque streets, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Dordrecht Port and Canals Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills Delft Pottery Factory - Day 5
Veere
Included Activities
- Exploration of Veere's narrow streets and marina
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere covering quaint streets, picturesque harbour with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit with tasting of fresh oysters from North Sea
- Excursion to Delta Works to learn about series of dams designed to protect Dutch Delta plain from flooding
Landmarks Veerse Meer Lake Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 6
Antwerp
Included Activities
- Exploration of Antwerp's Diamond Capital heritage and city attractions
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp with local guide covering Diamond Capital status, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting experience exploring Belgium's culinary reputation
- Guided visit to Fort Breendonk former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial, including barracks, courtyards, cells and historical stories
- Classical concert at Cleydael Castle with eight musicians, two singing soloists and host performance
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Antwerp Main Square Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 7
Nijmegen
Included Activities
- Late afternoon exploration of Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit following Battle of Arnhem in September 1944 and footsteps of British servicemen
- Netherlands Open Air Museum visit exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing how Dutch lived through the ages
- Palais Het Loo museum visit showcasing Dutch royal family lineage, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens in royal summer home dating to 1685
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 8
Düsseldorf
Included Activities
- Exploration of Düsseldorf's art scene, fashion district, harbour precinct and old town
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf covering gentrified harbour, charming old town, and Castle Tower dating to 13th century
- Cycling tour exploring Rhine banks on two wheels to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Altbier experience covering Düsseldorf's beer production tradition with visits to well-known microbreweries and sampling of traditional regional ale
Landmarks Düsseldorf Harbour Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 9
Moselle Valley
Included Activities
- Full day river cruise through Moselle Valley with views of villages, castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- On board massage treatment
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei Statue - Day 10
Cochem
Included Activities
- Exploration of Cochem and its medieval castle
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle covering Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by exploration of old town historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River path with local guide showing castle, half-timbered houses and Cochem gems
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 11
Bernkastel
Included Activities
- Exploration of Bernkastel's market square and riverside town
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins on hilltop overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River with guide revealing 13th century history
- Walking tour of Bernkastel covering local architecture, culture, perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Wine tasting experience along Moselle learning about fertile banks producing world-renowned Rieslings and sampling prestigious local wines
- Classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier, UNESCO world heritage listed church with exemplary acoustics, featuring classical music concert
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Ruins Bernkastel Market Square Liebfrauenkirche - Day 12
Koblenz
Included Activities
- Exploration of Koblenz's old town and river confluence
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz with guide through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt former political and economic centre
- Marksburg Castle visit: drive to castle perched above Rhine River showcasing perfect example of Medieval architecture dating to 1117, only castle on Middle Rhine not destroyed (active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg an der Lahn excursion by coach to charming medieval town with historic cobblestone streets, preserved half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlooking city and Alte Lahnbrucke Old Bridge
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke Rhine and Moselle River Confluence - Day 13
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit by mini train with local guide introducing weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, with option to explore streets or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car excursion: take cable car to Niederwald Monument then join local guide on foot hiking through rolling Riesling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 14
Mannheim
Included Activities
- Access to explore Mannheim region
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour and Heidelberg Castle visit covering important Renaissance structure north of the Alps, views from balcony, and world's largest wine barrel Heidelberg Tun (includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Tour of Heidelberg with free time: coach transfer to Heidelberg followed by brief walking tour before free exploration
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim featuring vine-covered landscapes, famous Fitz-Ritter winery ninth-generation family-owned vineyard with tour and tasting experience exclusive to Scenic (requires good fitness)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 15
Strasbourg
Included Activities
- Exploration of Strasbourg's Old Town, cathedral and canals
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route excursion exploring culturally diverse wine-growing area with visit to famous wine village, tasting at local wine cellar, and Obernai exploration
- E-bike cycling excursion on over 500km of region's impressive cycling trails through city and charming suburbs with historic buildings, beautiful parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg covering city's most important sites including cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile as you learn how France and Germany shaped this unique city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai - Day 16
Breisach
Included Activities
- Exploration of Breisach's food and wine culture
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colmar exploring cultural centre of Alsace with French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture, with highlight of Kugelhopf cake tasting at local bistro
- Guided walking tour of Freiburg located on Black Forest edge with local delicacy Black Forest Cake tasting experience
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting exploring volcanic soil wines from region produced by volcanic eruptions 16 million years ago
Landmarks Colmar Old Town Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl - Day 17
Basel to Montreux
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Montreux covering lakeside promenade, cobblestone streets and historic buildings
Landmarks Lake Geneva Montreux Lakeside Promenade - Day 18
Montreux
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva shore with local guide
Optional Activities
- Exclusive after-hours visit to Chaplin Museum learning about life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his former home
Landmarks Chillon Castle Chaplin Museum Lake Geneva - Day 19
Montreux to Bern
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Bern with Scenic Tour Director exploring fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets, and Bear Park home to bear family since 1857
- Swiss chocolate tasting at local producer learning about chocolate production and importance for local economy, sampling different pralines and varieties
Landmarks Bern Old Town Zytglogge Bern Cathedral Bear Park River Aare - Day 20
Bern - Lucerne - Zurich
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne covering Town Walls and Towers, Hofkirche and Jesuit Church
- Walking tour of Zurich exploring Bahnhofstrasse and city's pedestrian streets and historic bridges
Landmarks Lucerne Old Town Museggmauer and Türme Hofkirche Jesuit Church Lake Lucerne Lake Zurich Bahnhofstrasse 
- Day 21
Zurich
