Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
- Day 2
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden - explore historic centre with colourful half-timbered houses and vibrant market square, wander through botanical garden showcasing diverse flora
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - scenic route between Kaiserstuhl mountains and river through the woods, with break in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
- Active walk to Orangerie Park - 17th-century estate covering 64 acres, Strasbourg's largest and oldest park with spring magnolia and Japanese cherry blossoms
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense) - walk down cobblestone lanes past half-timbered façades adorned with colourful blooms, Easy activity level, 5 hours duration
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Freiburg Botanical Garden Kaiserstuhl Mountains - Day 3
Strasbourg to Germersheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg - discover Neustadt district, Maison Kammerzell (German Renaissance architecture), and Petite France historic quarter
- Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - classical concert in one of the most beautiful rooms of this Baroque palace with Rococo decoration
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Orangerie Park - 17th-century estate covering 64 acres with magnolia and Japanese cherry blossoms in spring, storks roaming freely
- Baden-Baden Spa Experience (extra expense) - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa in Germany's Black Forest with thermal waters, Easy activity level, 3 hours duration
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Neustadt District Maison Kammerzell Petite France Orangerie Park Bruchsal Palace - Day 4
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - explore UNESCO City of Literature starting at 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, orientation walk through wellness town, wine tasting at family-run Fitz-Ritter Winery
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense) - short ride on mini train to taste regional specialty coffee, treat for wine and coffee lovers, Easy activity level, 2 hours duration
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mannheim Palace Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 5
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - insightful walking tour passing architecture that survived World War II, Church of Our Lady, German Corner where Rhine and Moselle rivers meet
Optional Activities
- A Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense) - walking tour and guided visit to medieval Cochem Castle perched 91m above Moselle Valley with impressive views, visit neo-Gothic castle rebuilt in 1868, Difficult/Active activity level, 5 hours duration
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Church of Our Lady German Corner Cochem Castle - Day 6
Cologne to Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - explore beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, conclude at World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral with its filigree twin towers
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - discover vibrant city through guided walking tour exploring historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
- Active walk to Cologne's Gardens - guided walk through Flora and Botanical Garden opened in 1863, featuring more than 12,000 species in themed gardens, palm houses and lush green fields
- Active walk to Düsseldorf Garden - visit beautiful parks such as Nordpark or Botanical Garden to admire vibrant tulips and cherry blossoms, stroll along Rhine or stop at Old Town cafés
Optional Activities
- German beer experience (extra expense) - guided tour through Cologne's legendary brewhouses exploring spirited beer culture, Easy activity level, 2 hours duration
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town Flora and Botanical Garden Düsseldorf Altstadt Nordpark Düsseldorf Botanical Garden - Day 7
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - 32 hectares (79 acres) of spring-flowering bulbs with more than seven million bulbs planted including 800 varieties of tulips, hyacinths, orchids of every colour, statues commissioned by world-renowned artists
- Clog painting on board - local expert-led class learning about this proud Dutch tradition and creating your own Dutch masterpiece
Optional Activities
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense) - relaxed personalised tour through quiet authentic side of Amsterdam, visit historic Jordaan area and charming chocolate shop, explore Our Lord in the Attic (17th-century house with fully preserved Catholic church in attic), finish with beer and traditional Dutch snacks at local brewery, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours duration
- Dutch Delights (extra expense) - see highlights of Amsterdam while tasting delicious Dutch treats, Easy activity level, 3 hours duration
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic 
- Day 8
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
