Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and check into your luxury hotel. This is your chance to settle in, rest up, and get ready for the Swiss adventure that's about to begin.
- Day 2
Zurich - Lucerne - Bern
Start the day walking through Zurich's pedestrian streets and historic bridges. From there, head to Lucerne for a guided tour along the waterfront with its colorful buildings, and you'll have time to see the Christmas Markets. Later you'll travel to Bern where a guide will walk you through the medieval heritage and then take you to Bear Park, which has been home to bears since 1857.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
- Guided tour of Lucerne including waterfront promenades
- Guided tour of Bern
- Visit to Bear Park
Optional Activities
- Explore Lucerne's Christmas Markets (free time)
Landmarks Bear Park Bern Old Town 
- Day 3
Bern - Gstaad - Montreux
You'll head up to the alpine village of Gstaad for a brief orientation, then grab lunch on your own. After that, you'll continue to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva where you can relax or explore its jazz culture and spend the evening however you like.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Gstaad
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Gstaad (free time, at own expense)
Landmarks Lake Geneva - Day 4
Montreux
This morning you can either explore Montreux or stay at your hotel. The highlight comes when you take a scenic train ride to Château-d'Oex for fondue lunch and a private cheese-making demonstration. You'll return to Montreux in the afternoon and spend your evening checking out the Christmas Markets.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fondue lunch with private cheese-making demonstration)
Included Activities
- Panoramic train ride to Château-d'Oex
- Traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
- Fondue lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Montreux Christmas Markets (free time)
- Day 5
Montreux to Basel
After breakfast in Montreux, you'll head to Basel and take a walking tour to see the Rhine views, Basel Minster, and City Hall. You'll have time in the afternoon to walk through the Christmas Markets, then board your Scenic Space-Ship river cruise in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Basel
- Visit to Basel Minster
- Visit to Basel City Hall
Optional Activities
- Explore Basel Christmas Markets (free time)
Landmarks Basel Minster Basel City Hall 
- Day 6
Basel to Breisach
You'll enjoy a leisurely morning on your river cruise with coffee and breakfast in your suite. By afternoon you'll arrive in Breisach and can choose between a guided tour of Colmar with its Christmas Markets, or a walking tour of Freiburg featuring its impressive 13th Century Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets
- Guided tour of Freiburg with Christmas Markets and 13th Century Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Morning in suite (personal butler coffee and breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Landmarks Freiburg Cathedral - Day 7
Breisach to Strasbourg
You'll arrive early in Strasbourg, a city where French and German architecture blend together right on the border. Your local guide will take you through the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile while explaining the city's unique cultural heritage.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg with local guide
- Visit to Strasbourg Cathedral
- Visit to Petit France
- Visit to Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France 
- Day 8
Strasbourg to Mannheim
Early arrival in Mannheim, known as the 'chessboard city' because of its grid layout. You can pick either an orientation tour of nearby Heidelberg with free time, or a historical tour that includes Heidelberg Castle with its Renaissance architecture and the world's largest wine barrel. Later there's an optional private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel)
Optional Activities
- Private Classical Concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Bruchsal Palace - Day 9
Mannheim to Rüdesheim
You'll dock in Rüdesheim, a charming town surrounded by steep vineyards with two thousand years of wine-making history. A mini-train from the pier will take you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum where you can see approximately 350 self-playing instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries. Before heading back to your ship, you'll have time to wander through the town.
Included Activities
- Mini-train journey to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim town (free time)
- Day 10
Rüdesheim to Cologne
At dawn you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge passing vineyards and ancient castles. You'll arrive in Cologne, known for its laid-back vibe and home to the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland. Your guide will walk you through Cologne Cathedral and you'll see the Christmas Markets with local treats and decorations. Your ship leaves after dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Christmas Markets (free time before dinner departure)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 11
Cologne to Düsseldorf
You'll arrive early in Düsseldorf, which is alive with Christmas markets, festive music, and mulled wine. The Old Town is full of festive visitors and the Königsallee displays traditional market stalls. A local guide will take you through the festive traditions, then you'll have free time to explore the Christmas markets on your own.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Düsseldorf Christmas Markets (free time)
- Day 12
Amsterdam
After breakfast at your hotel, a transfer takes you from Amsterdam's port to the airport for your onward flight. Make sure your flight departs after 10:00 AM so you have enough time to get through check-in and security.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam Airport
