Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals at leisure
- Visit charming cafés throughout the city
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam's canals, bridges and city centre
- Sample local snacks including cheese and Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
Optional Activities
- Visit masterpiece-filled galleries
- Explore fascinating museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Amsterdam further
- Day 4
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and observation of master painters decorating pottery in traditional manner
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide covering Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and learn about their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 5
Veere
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 that served as hospital)
- Oyster farm visit with fresh North Sea oyster tasting
- Excursion to Delta Works to learn about dams designed to protect population from flooding and understand engineering feat protecting low-lying areas of Netherlands
Landmarks Grote Kerk - Day 6
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle - Classical concert with eight musicians, two singing soloists and host in an enchanting castle setting (Scenic Enrich, exclusive to Scenic guests)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp covering Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience exploring why Belgium's renowned chocolate and beer work together
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk with guided visit of former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial, including original barracks, courtyards, cells and moving stories
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 7
Nijmegen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum covering the Battle of Arnhem and the footsteps of British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing how Dutch lived through the ages
- Palais Het Loo - museum of Dutch royal family's former summer home (dating to 1685) showcasing royal lineage history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 8
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf covering gentrified harbour, charming old town and Castle Tower dating to 13th century
- Cycling tour along the banks of the Rhine exploring one of most historic regions, Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience learning about city's beer production tradition, visiting well-known microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 9
Moselle Valley Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Salt Therapy Lounge on board
- Book massage treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Lorelei statue - Day 10
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, then old town to see historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along gentle path beside Moselle River with local guide showing castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 11
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier - UNESCO world heritage listed Church of Our Lady with exemplary acoustics, featuring classical music concert exclusive to Scenic guests (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins on hill overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River with guide revealing fascinating history
- Walking tour of Bernkastel covering local architecture and culture including perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), followed by leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle learning why fertile banks produce world-renowned Rieslings and sampling selection of prestigious local wines
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle ruins Liebfrauenkirche - Day 12
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz 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 high above Rhine River to see perfect example of Medieval architecture dating to 1117, the only castle on Middle Rhine not destroyed (active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg excursion - Coach to charming medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn to walk historic cobblestone streets with perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, visit Cathedral overlooking city and see Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 13
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Arrive by mini train to quirky museum with local guide introducing weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, then explore surrounding streets on own or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car - Take cable car to Niederwald Monument then join local guide on foot hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim known for Riesling with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum 
- Day 14
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour of town and visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of most important Renaissance structures north of Alps, breathtaking views from balcony, and world's largest wine barrel (Heidelberg Tun). Note: walk includes some stairs and uneven ground
- Tour of Heidelberg with free time - Coach transfer to Heidelberg followed by brief walking tour before chance to explore on own
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - Drive through stunning vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim and visit famed Fitz-Ritter winery, ninth-generation family-owned vineyard offering exceptional quality wine with tour and tasting exclusive to Scenic. Note: good degree of fitness required
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 15
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting - Explore culturally diverse wine-growing area and visit one of region's most famous wine growing villages for tasting at local wine cellar before exploring neighbouring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg - Glide on e-bike along impressive cycling trails, exploring more than 500km covering city through charming suburbs past historic buildings, beautiful parklands and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg - Explore city's most important sites on foot including cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile while learning how France and Germany shaped this unique city located on border
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 16
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - Walking tour of cultural centre of Alsace showing confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture with highlight of tasting famed Kugelhopf cake at local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - Explore magical medieval town on edge of Black Forest on guided walking tour and sample local delicacy, Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting - Thanks to volcanic eruptions 16 million years ago, volcanic soil of Kaiserstuhl produces excellent grapes making better wines. Sample wines and taste the difference
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl - Day 17
Basel
- Meals
- Breakfast
