Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
- Day 2
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden - Explore the historic centre with colourful half-timbered houses and vibrant market square, then wander through the botanical garden
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - Route through Kaiserstuhl mountains and woods, including a stop in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense) - Walk through cobblestone lanes with half-timbered façades and window boxes. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 5 hours
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Freiburg Botanical Garden - Day 3
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg - Discover the Neustadt district, Maison Kammerzell (example of German Renaissance architecture), and Petite France historic quarter
- Active walk to Orangerie Park - Beautiful 17th-century estate covering 64 acres with magnolia and Japanese cherry blossoms in spring, famous for free-roaming storks
- Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - Classical concert in one of the most beautiful rooms of this Baroque Palace with fine Rococo decoration
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa Experience (extra expense) - Rejuvenating day at the world-renowned Baden-Baden spa in Germany's Black Forest, famous for healing thermal waters and elegant ambience. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Neustadt District Maison Kammerzell Petite France Orangerie Park Bruchsal Palace - Day 4
Mannheim - Heidelberg - Rudesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - UNESCO City of Literature featuring Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle with gardens, water features, sculptures and colourful flowerbeds
- Guided hike through the vineyards in Bad-Dürkheim - Active hike through beautiful vineyards with orientation walk through the wellness town and wine tasting at the historic Fitz-Ritter Winery (nine generations in the same family)
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - Short ride on the mini train to taste the specialty coffee in the region. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Castle - Day 5
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - Walking tour passing examples of architecture that survived World War II, including the Church of Our Lady, and the German Corner where two of Europe's great rivers converge
Optional Activities
- A Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) - Walking tour including guided visit to the magnificent neo-Gothic Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle with impressive views of the Moselle Valley. Original 12th-century Romanesque, rebuilt in 1868. Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 5 hours
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock German Corner Church of Our Lady Cochem Castle 
- Day 6
Cologne - Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - Explore the city including beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral with its iconic filigree twin towers
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - Guided walking tour through cultural landmarks and picturesque streets, including the historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
- Active walk to Cologne's Gardens - Guided walk through Cologne's beautiful Flora and Botanical Garden, opened in 1863, housing more than 12,000 species in themed gardens, palm houses and green fields
- Active walk to Düsseldorf Garden - Visit one of Düsseldorf's beautiful gardens such as Nordpark or the Botanical Garden to admire vibrant tulips and cherry blossoms along peaceful walking paths, combined with a stroll along the Rhine or stop at the Old Town's cafés
Optional Activities
- German beer experience (extra expense) - Guided tour through the city's legendary brewhouses discovering Cologne's spirited beer culture. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town Cologne Flora and Botanical Garden Düsseldorf Altstadt Nordpark Düsseldorf Botanical Garden - Day 7
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - Explore 32 hectares (79 acres) of spring-flowering bulbs with 7 million bulbs planted including 800 varieties of tulips, hyacinths and orchids in expertly arranged patterns, plus statues by world-renowned artists
- Clog painting on board - Local expert-led clog painting class learning about this proud Dutch tradition and creating your own Dutch masterpiece
Optional Activities
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense) - Relaxed and personalised tour through the city's hidden treasures including the historic Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets, Our Lord in the Attic (17th-century house with preserved Catholic church in its attic), and finish with beer and traditional Dutch snacks at a local brewery. Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours
- Dutch Delights (extra expense) - See the highlights of Amsterdam while tasting delicious Dutch treats. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic 
- Day 8
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
