Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head to your luxury hotel to get settled. After that, the rest of the day is yours to walk around at your own pace. The city's filled with historic canal-lined streets, 17th-century buildings, and plenty of cosy cafés where you can grab a coffee and just take in the atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals at leisure
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning starts with a guided walking tour through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canal centre. You'll learn about Dutch culture and history along the way, and there's a chance to try local cheese and poffertjes. After lunch, the afternoon is open for you to check out the museums and galleries at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam's canals and bridges
- Sample local snacks including cheese and poffertjes
Optional Activities
- Visit famous galleries and museums in Amsterdam
- Day 3
Amsterdam
You'll do a one-hour canal cruise this morning, looking at Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and historic bridges. Then there's free time to wander around on your own. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to the Scenic Space-Ship and get settled in for your river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways
- Day 4
Dordrecht
The ship arrives in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities dating back to the 11th century. You can pick from three excursion options: a walking tour of the streets and historic monuments, a visit to Delft to see traditional blue and white pottery being made, or a trip out to the World Heritage windmills at Kinderdijk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Excursion to Delft with visit to 17th century pottery factory
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Grote Kerk Groothoofd Quay Kinderdijk Windmills Delft Pottery Factory - Day 5
Bruinisse
Docking in Bruinisse, a small mussel fishing village with beaches and good seafood. You'll choose from three excursions: a guided tour of nearby Veere, a visit to the Delta Works engineering site, or an oyster farm visit where you can taste fresh oysters straight from the North Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church and 15th-century town hall
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Visit to Delta Works - system of dams, locks and levees
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Oyster farm visit with tasting of fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere - Day 6
Antwerp
You're heading into Belgium now, docking in Antwerp, the country's second city and a major seaport with a medieval center. There are three excursion choices available: a walking tour of the cathedral and diamond district, a full-day trip to WWI sites in Ypres and Passchendaele (lunch included), or a Belgian chocolate and craft beer pairing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady and Steen Castle
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Full-day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch in local restaurant
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Craft Beer and Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 7
Arnhem
After lunch, you'll arrive in Arnhem, a city surrounded by forest and parkland at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve. This afternoon you can choose from three excursions: the Airborne Museum about the Battle of Arnhem, the Netherlands Open Air Museum showcasing Dutch traditions, or Palais Het Loo, a royal palace turned museum with fine art and gardens.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Airborne Museum visit covering the Battle of Arnhem
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Palais Het Loo - royal palace from 1685 with art collection and gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 8
Düsseldorf
You're now in Germany, arriving in Düsseldorf, which is known for its art scene and fashion industry. You have four excursion options to pick from: a walking tour of the old town and harbour, a cycling tour along the Rhine to Kaiserswerth, a brewery visit to try traditional Altbier, or an art-focused tour ending at the K21 Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf harbour and old town
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Cycling tour along Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Visit to microbreweries with Altbier sampling
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Artistic heritage tour including K21 Museum self-guided exploration
Landmarks K21 Museum Kaiserswerth - Day 9
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley
Today you'll relax on board as the ship cruises through the Moselle Valley. You'll see steep banks lined with villages, terraced vineyards, half-timbered houses, and hilltop castles. Open the windows to your private Scenic Sun Lounge or head to the Salt Therapy Lounge. Spa treatments are available if you want them. You'll arrive in Cochem this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley with scenic views
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment bookings (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 10
Cochem
Cochem is a medieval town on the Moselle River with pastel buildings, half-timbered houses, and a hilltop castle surrounded by vineyards. You can choose two excursion options: a walking tour exploring the Reichsburg Castle with free time to wander the streets, or an e-bike cycling tour along the Moselle with castle and town views. Later this afternoon, the ship heads to Bernkastel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with free time in Cochem
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 11
Bernkastel
You'll arrive in Bernkastel, a well-preserved riverside town with a 13th-century market square and Landshut Castle ruins overlooking the valley. Choose from three excursions: a walking tour of historic architecture, a guided tour to Trier including the Roman Porta Nigra and cathedral, or a Moselle wine tasting at a winery. Tonight there's an exclusive Scenic Enrich event: a private classical concert at the Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour of Bernkastel including Renaissance Rathaus
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour to Trier with Porta Nigra and Cathedral visit
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Wine tasting at renowned Moselle winery
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 12
Koblenz
Koblenz is where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, and it's one of Germany's oldest cities, founded by the Romans. You can pick from three excursions: a walking tour of the old town and Florinsmarkt square, a visit to Marksburg Castle high above the Rhine, or a coach trip to medieval Limburg with its half-timbered houses. The ship stays overnight, so you'll have time to explore after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour of Koblenz old town
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Marksburg Castle visit (for active guests with good fitness and mobility)
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 13
Rüdesheim
This morning you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge with 40 hilltop castles and picturesque villages, and you might spot the Lorelei statue. This afternoon, you'll disembark in Rüdesheim, surrounded by steep vineyards. Two excursion choices: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with an optional cable car to the Niederwald Monument, or a hike through vineyards with a cable car descent. The ship departs late evening, giving you time to walk the laneways.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with optional cable car
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided vineyard hike with cable car descent
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument 
- Day 14
Mannheim
Mannheim is a metropolitan centre with an 18th-century grid pattern and grand Baroque architecture. You'll have three excursion options to the surrounding region: an orientation tour of Heidelberg's old town with free time, a guided tour of Heidelberg including the Renaissance castle with balcony views, or a drive through vineyards to Bad Durkheim for a wine tour and tasting. The ship departs for Strasbourg this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Orientation tour of Heidelberg old town
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour of Heidelberg with castle visit
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Excursion to Bad Durkheim vineyard tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 15
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace wine region, with charming half-timbered houses lining its canal network. You can choose from three excursions: a walking tour of major sights like the cathedral and Petit France district, a coach tour through the Alsace wine region visiting Obernai and a wine cellar, or an e-bike cycling tour exploring the city's 500km of bike trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral and Petit France
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Coach tour of Alsace wine region with wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: E-bike cycling tour of Strasbourg and surrounds
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 16
Breisach
Docking in Breisach, a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, on the border with Alsace. You have three excursion choices: a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region known for volcanic soil, a visit to Colmar with its canals and half-timbered houses, or a tour of Freiburg on the edge of the Black Forest. Return to the ship for your final evening on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Excursion to Colmar
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Excursion to Freiburg with cathedral visit
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Vineyard Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 17
Basel
Your cruise ends in Basel. You'll have your final breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to Basel Airport, heading home with memories from your journey across the continent.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
