Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and settle into your hotel for the night. This gives you a chance to rest up before exploring Switzerland over the coming days.
- Day 2
Zurich - Lucerne - Bern
Start with a walking tour through Zurich's pedestrian streets and historic bridges alongside a local guide who'll point out the details. Then you'll head to Lucerne to see the waterfront and those colorful buildings, followed by a trip to Bern where you'll walk through the medieval city center and check out Bear Park, which has had bears living there since 1857.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Guided tour of Bern
- Visit to Bear Park
Landmarks Bear Park 
- Day 3
Bern - Gstaad - Montreux
You'll travel up into the Alps and arrive at Gstaad for a quick orientation tour and lunch on your own schedule. After that, it's on to Montreux on Lake Geneva's shore, a quieter spot known for its jazz history and relaxed atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Gstaad
Landmarks Lake Geneva - Day 4
Montreux
Morning is free to wander Montreux or stay at your hotel if you prefer to take it easy. In the afternoon, you'll take a scenic train ride to Château-d'Oex and sit down for a traditional fondue lunch. Part of the experience includes watching a private cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet, so you'll see how the cheese itself is made before eating it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch with private cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride to Château-d'Oex
- Traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
- Fondue lunch
- Day 5
Montreux - Vevey - Basel
After breakfast, you'll head toward Basel but stop in Vevey to see Chaplin's World Museum. This was Charlie Chaplin's home and studio during the 25 years he spent in Switzerland, and the museum covers his life, his work as an artist, and his influence on film.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Chaplin's World Museum
Landmarks Chaplin's World Museum - Day 6
Breisach
You'll arrive in Breisach, a town that sits between the Rhine River and the Black Forest. It's known for having restored its old cobbled streets and pastel houses really well. The day includes a choice of scenic excursions so you can pick something that interests you most about the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
- Excursion to Colmar
- Excursion to Freiburg with Cathedral visit
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 7
Strasbourg
You'll explore Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace's wine region, with its colorful half-timbered buildings and complicated canal system. The culture here blends French and German traditions. You'll choose one scenic excursion to discover more of the city and region, then travel to Mannheim in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg (active walk)
- Alsace wine region tour with Obernai and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 8
Mannheim - Heidelberg
Mannheim will be your next stop, a major city known for its 18th-century grid layout and grand Baroque squares with fountains and a palace. You'll pick one scenic excursion to explore, whether that's Heidelberg, the Bad Durkheim vineyards, or other places in the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim with Fritz Ritter vineyard tour and tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 9
Rüdesheim
You'll reach Rüdesheim, a nice town surrounded by steep vineyards with half-timbered houses and cobbled streets. Choose a scenic excursion in the morning to visit museums or hike through the vineyards. Later on, you'll take a cruise through the Rhine Gorge and see about 40 hilltop castles along with the Lorelei statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike through vineyards with local guide and cable car descent
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Lorelei Rhine Gorge - Day 10
Cochem
Cochem comes next, a medieval town on the Moselle River with pastel-colored buildings, half-timbered houses, and a castle on the hilltop. You'll pick a scenic excursion to either explore Reichsburg Castle and the town on foot or bike along the riverbanks on an e-bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle exploration and free time
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River with Reichsburg Castle and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 11
Bernkastel
You'll arrive in Bernkastel, a well-preserved riverside town on the Moselle with buildings from the 13th century and Landshut Castle ruins overlooking everything. Pick a scenic excursion to explore the town or the wine region. Tonight you'll have a private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with architecture and culture insights and free time
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 12
Moselle Valley Cruise
You'll spend the full day cruising through the Moselle Valley. From your Sun Lounge on the ship, you'll see postcard-style villages, terraced vineyards, half-timbered houses, and hilltop castles. Optional spa treatments are available if you want to relax and unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day Moselle Valley cruise
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 13
Koblenz
Koblenz is where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, and it's one of Germany's oldest cities with Roman roots going back over 2,000 years. You'll choose a scenic excursion to walk through the old town, visit Marksburg Castle, or check out the medieval town of Limburg. You'll stay overnight so you can explore after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz old town with winding streets, townhouses, squares and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit (for active guests with good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg excursion with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral and Alte Lahnbrucke
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 14
Düsseldorf
You'll reach Düsseldorf, a city known for its art scene and fashion industry, sometimes called 'Little Paris' by Napoleon. There are museums, galleries, high-end shops, and an old town with around 260 pubs and bars. Pick a scenic excursion to explore on foot, by bike, try local beer, or learn about the city's artistic side.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf's harbor, old town, Media Harbour and Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience with microbrewery visits and traditional ale sampling
- Düsseldorf art tour from Old Town to Media Harbour with K21 Museum self-guided exploration
Landmarks Media Harbour Castle Tower K21 Museum - Day 15
Arnhem
After lunch you'll arrive in Arnhem, which sits at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve with beautiful forests, parklands, and riverside walks. This city has significant World War II history. Choose a scenic excursion to explore military history, Dutch traditions, or the royal palace.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum for in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and WWII campaign
- Netherlands Open Air Museum with local guide exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo dating to 1685, former royal summer home with art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 16
Antwerp
You'll dock in Antwerp, Belgium's second largest city and one of the world's biggest seaports. It was heavily bombed in World War II but kept its medieval center with cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress, and an impressive cathedral. Today it's known as one of Europe's coolest cities with fashion, entertainment, and food scenes. Pick a scenic excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp exploring the diamond capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Full day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with WWI battle history, memorials and local restaurant lunch
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 17
Bruinisse
Bruinisse is a mussel fishing village on an ocean estuary with beaches, rich heritage, and fresh seafood. It acts as the entry point to Veere, a 13th-century town considered one of the prettiest in the Netherlands. You'll choose a scenic excursion to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere exploring port area, Scottish merchant houses, church and 15th-century town hall with free time
- Delta Works engineering marvel visit with system of dams, locks and levees
- Oyster farm visit to learn about North Sea oyster growing and tasting
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 18
Dordrecht
You'll arrive in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities from the 11th century. It was once a major merchant hub for wood, grain, and wine, and now it has over 1,000 historic monuments in its center. Many of those old buildings have been turned into restaurants, museums, and theaters. Pick a scenic excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht's picturesque streets, winding canals and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft famous for blue and white pottery with visit to 17th-century pottery factory to see craftspeople at work
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills, icons of Dutch culture
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk - Day 19
Amsterdam
You'll get off the ship and walk through Amsterdam, navigating the canals and bridges in the World Heritage-listed center. You'll learn about the city's history, how people live there now, and Dutch culture. Try local food like cheese and Poffertjes, which are little pancakes. The afternoon is yours to see museums and galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with canal and bridge exploration
- Local food sampling experience
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Gallery visits
- Day 20
Amsterdam
You'll take a one-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam's waterways, looking at Golden Age mansions, big warehouses, and narrow bridges. After that you'll have leisure time, then have dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise of Amsterdam
- Day 21
Amsterdam
This morning you'll say goodbye to Amsterdam and transfer to the airport for your onward journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
