Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner on board)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's legendary nightlife after dinner
- Day 2
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Dordrecht's port, canals, alleyways and town square
Optional Activities
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour of the charming city famed for blue and white pottery, including visit to 17th century pottery factory where master painters decorate in traditional manner
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide covering winding canals, picturesque streets, historic buildings, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore the traditional village with 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and learn their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills 
- Day 3
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Veere's narrow streets and charming marina
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
- Oyster farm visit to taste plump, briny bivalves straight from the North Sea
- Excursion to the Delta Works to learn about the impressive engineering of dams protecting the Netherlands from flooding and surges
Landmarks Grote Kerk - Day 4
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Antwerp's medieval heart and riverside fortress
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp with local guide covering the Diamond Capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing to discover why Belgium's famous chocolate and beer work so well together
- Guided visit to Fort Breendonk, preserved as national memorial of former Nazi prison camp, including original barracks, courtyards and cells
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle 
- Day 5
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Nijmegen's museums, coffee shops, independent stores and nightlife
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit to follow in the footsteps of British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944 and learn about the Battle of Arnhem
- Netherlands Open Air Museum visit to explore 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing how Dutch lived and celebrated through the ages
- Palais Het Loo museum visit to the former Dutch royal family summer home dating back 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 6
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Düsseldorf's art scene, fashion district, museums, galleries and shops
- Discover historic old town and unique harbour precinct
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 to explore historic regions of Düsseldorf, specifically Kaiserswerth
- Altbier experience learning about Düsseldorf's long tradition of beer production, visiting well-known microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Moselle Valley sailing day to Cochem
Moselle Valley sailing day to Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the majestic Moselle Valley with views of vine-covered banks, quaint villages, half-timbered houses and hilltop castles
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge
Optional Activities
- Book massage treatment on board (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Lorelei statue 
- Day 8
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Cochem's medieval charm and historic buildings
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle with its Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by exploration of the old town's historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River path with local guide showing Cochem's gems including the castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Bernkastel's market square and riverside setting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike up to the ruins of Landshut Castle situated on a hill overlooking Bernkastel and the Moselle River, learning about the 13th century ruins
- Walking tour of Bernkastel covering local architecture and culture, including perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), with free time for exploration
- Wine tasting along the Moselle learning why the fertile banks produce world-renowned Rieslings and sampling selection of prestigious local wines
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle ruins Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Koblenz's old town, charming squares and historic sites
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt, the former political and economic centre
- Marksburg Castle visit perched high above the Rhine River to marvel at this perfect example of Medieval architecture dating back to 1117, the only castle on Middle Rhine not destroyed (Note: for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn to walk historic cobblestone streets lined with perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, visit Cathedral overlooking the city and see Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Cathedral of Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 11
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge viewing 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit arriving by mini train, introduction to weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, with option to explore surrounding streets or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car experience taking cable car up to Niederwald Monument then joining local guide on foot hike through rolling Riesling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River
Landmarks Lorelei statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Mannheim as a base to explore surrounding region
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided walking tour and visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, including breathtaking views from balcony and viewing the world's largest wine barrel (Note: includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour followed by free time to explore on your own
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim viewing vine-covered landscapes and visiting Fitz-Ritter winery, ninth-generation family-owned vineyard, for tour and tasting (Note: requires good fitness level)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 13
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Strasbourg's medieval Old Town, Gothic cathedral and canal network
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting exploring this culturally diverse wine-growing area, visiting one of region's most famous wine growing villages for tasting at local wine cellar and exploring neighbouring town of Obernai
- E-bike cycling excursion along region's impressive cycling trails covering city and charming suburbs past historic buildings, beautiful parklands and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg covering city's most important sites like cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile, learning how France and Germany shaped this unique border city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai 
- Day 14
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final evening toast on board)
Included Activities
- Explore Breisach's rebuilt town with traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colmar showing confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture, with highlight of tasting famed Kugelhopf cake at local bistro
- Guided walking tour of Freiburg on edge of Black Forest with sampling of local delicacy, Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting to sample wines made from volcanic soil of the Kaiserstuhl, formed by volcanic eruptions over 16 million years ago
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl - Day 15
Basel (Huningue) to Zurich
Basel (Huningue) to Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
