Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
- Day 2
Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with Black Forest Cake tasting
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl - Day 3
Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with Tasting at a local wine cellar in a famous wine-growing village, including exploration of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bikes exploring the region's 500km of paths, historic buildings, parklands and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including the cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 4
Mannheim
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including guided tour of the town and Heidelberg Castle with views from the balcony and the great Heidelberg Tun (Note: includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Tour of Heidelberg with coach transfer, brief walking tour and free time to explore
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim to visit the Fitz-Ritter winery with tour and tasting (Note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Bad Dürkheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge viewing 40 hilltop castles and fortresses and the Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit by mini train with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, plus optional cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car excursion to Niederwald Monument with guided hike through rolling vineyards viewing Riesling vineyards, countryside and Rhine River
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei - Day 6
Cochem
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, then exploration of the old town with historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along the Moselle River path with local guide showing the castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 7
Bernkastel
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins situated on a hill overlooking Bernkastel and the Moselle River, with guide revealing history dating back to the 13th century
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including local architecture, perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall) and leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle learning about local varietals and sampling prestigious local Riesling wines
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Liebfrauenkirche - Day 8
Sailing Day
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- Massage treatment at extra cost
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit overlooking the Rhine River viewing medieval architecture (Note: for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg excursion by coach to charming town of Limburg an der Lahn including historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, cathedral overlooking the city and Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring the gentrified harbour, charming old town, Media Harbour tech hub and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour on e-bike along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth, one of Düsseldorf's most historic regions (for active travelers)
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience learning about beer production tradition, visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional Altbier
Landmarks Düsseldorf Harbour Kaiserswerth Castle Tower - Day 11
Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit following the Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum visit exploring the 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing Dutch life through the ages
- Palais Het Loo visit touring the former Dutch royal family summer home dating to 1685, now showcasing royal lineage history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Included Activities
- Beer and chocolate tasting in Bruges (as per whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp showing the Diamond Capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting journey exploring Belgium's culinary reputation for chocolate and beer
- Fort Breendonk excursion visiting the former Nazi prison camp preserved as a national memorial with guided visit of original barracks, courtyards and cells
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 13
Veere
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere on foot exploring quaint streets, picturesque harbour with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower and Grote Kerk (imposing Gothic church)
- Oyster farm visit tasting plump, briny bivalves straight from the North Sea
- Delta Works excursion exploring the fascinating series of dams designed to protect low-lying areas of the Netherlands from flooding and surges
Landmarks Veerse Meer Lake Grote Kerk Delta Works 
- Day 14
Dordrecht
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide exploring winding canals, picturesque streets and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour of the charming city famed for blue and white pottery, visiting the 17th century factory where master painters still decorate in traditional manner
- Kinderdijk excursion exploring the traditional village of Kinderdijk with 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life (experience exclusively available with Scenic)
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 15
Amsterdam to Bruges
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bruges including the Belfry of Bruges medieval bell tower and cobbled laneways to charming town squares
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 16
Bruges
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring delicious Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant featuring delicious Flemish cuisine
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Bruges viewing medieval architecture, bridges and swans
- Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide learning about the city's storied history in crafting these delicacies
- Belfry Tower climb to the 366 steps for breathtaking city views
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 17
Bruges to Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brussels including the Grand Place UNESCO World Heritage site, ornate guildhalls and Art Nouveau facades
Landmarks Grand Place - Day 18
Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
