Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll arrive in Zurich and head to Basel, which sits right on the Rhine River and is known for its cultural scene. This afternoon you'll board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship and get settled in. Later there's a welcome reception where you can meet the other passengers and get oriented to the ship.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 2
Kehl/Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl this afternoon, and you're basically right across from Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. You have three options to pick from: join a guided walking tour through Strasbourg's historic sites, take a coach tour through the Alsace wine region with a tasting, or get on an e-bike and cycle through the city's 500 km of bicycle trails.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine region coach tour with wine tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: E-bike cycling tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 3
Rastatt/Baden-Baden
This morning you dock in Rastatt, a Baroque town filled with iconic palaces. You can choose between a walking tour of Baden-Baden's elegant spa heritage, time to relax at Caracalla Spa's thermal baths, or a tour of Schloss Favorite, an 18th-century hunting lodge that's now known as a porcelain palace. By evening, you'll enjoy a private musical performance at Rastatt's Baroque Palace.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Scenic Freechoice: Baden-Baden spa visit at Caracalla Spa
- Scenic Freechoice: Schloss Favorite tour
- Scenic Enrich: Evening at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with private musical performance
Landmarks Baroque Palace of Rastatt Caracalla Spa Schloss Favorite Kurhaus Baden-Baden - Day 4
Mannheim/Heidelberg
You arrive in Mannheim early this morning, a city laid out in the 18th century with a distinctive grid pattern and Baroque squares. Three excursions are available: an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time to explore, a historical tour that includes Heidelberg Castle and the world's largest wine barrel, or a trip to Bad Dürkheim to tour and taste wines at the family-owned Fitz Ritter vineyard.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation tour of Heidelberg
- Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz Ritter vineyard tour and tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town - Day 5
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
This morning you relax on board as the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometer stretch where you'll see roughly 40 hilltop castles and fortresses along the way. You dock in Koblenz this afternoon, a city founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Choose from a walking tour of the old town, a trip to the medieval town of Limburg, or a tour through the Moselle Valley to Cochem and Reichsburg Castle.
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Koblenz
- Scenic Freechoice: Medieval Limburg excursion
- Scenic Freechoice: Cochem & Moselle Valley excursion
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Florinsmarkt Limburg Cathedral Alten Lahnbrücke Reichsburg Castle - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne is where you arrive this morning, a 2,000-year-old city that was carefully restored after World War II damage. You'll do a walking tour of the Old Town, seeing historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. After that, you depart for Amsterdam, and back on the ship you can relax or try optional spa treatments or the Salt Therapy Lounge.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Cologne Cathedral viewing
Optional Activities
- Spa massage on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Amsterdam
Your ship arrives in Amsterdam this morning, a city often called the Venice of the North. The UNESCO-listed canal system features 16th-century waterways, narrow cobbled lanes, and well-preserved houses. You have choices: take a canal cruise, do a walking tour with herring tasting, visit a digital art installation, or join an e-bike countryside tour.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch Countryside e-bike tour
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Fabrique des Lumières 
- Day 8
Amsterdam
You disembark the ship this morning and explore Amsterdam on foot before heading to your centrally located hotel. You'll walk through the maze of World Heritage-listed canals and bridges, and try local snacks like cheese and Poffertjes mini pancakes. The afternoon is free for you to check out galleries and museums at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam
- Check-in to centrally located hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit masterpiece-filled galleries
- Visit museums
- Day 9
Amsterdam
This morning you take a one-hour canal cruise to see the picturesque sights of Amsterdam, including Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges. The afternoon is yours to explore however you like. Later this evening you'll head out for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise
- Day 10
Amsterdam to Airport
This morning you say goodbye to Amsterdam and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
