Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Zurich to BaselLandmarks Basel - Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting at local bistro
- Guided walking tour of Freiburg with Black Forest Cake tasting
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting
Landmarks Breisach Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with wine tasting at local wine cellar in a famous wine-growing village and exploration of Obernai
- E-bike cycling through Strasbourg on the region's bicycle trails through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai - Day 4
Mannheim
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical guided tour of Heidelberg including visit to Heidelberg Castle (Renaissance structure) with views from balcony and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel); includes stairs and uneven ground
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free exploration time
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim and Fitz-Ritter winery with tour and tasting; requires good degree of fitness
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Bad Dürkheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge past approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years
Optional Activities
- Arrival by mini train to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, followed by independent exploration or cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car: cable car to Niederwald Monument with guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim (known for Riesling) with spectacular views
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Lorelei - Day 6
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by exploration of the old town with historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River with local guide showing Cochem's castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 7
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to ruins of Landshut Castle with guide explaining history of the 13th-century ruins overlooking Bernkastel and the Moselle River
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle learning about local varietals and sampling prestigious local Rieslings
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Landshut Castle Liebfrauenkirche 
- Day 8
Sailing Day
Sailing Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit (at extra cost)
- Massage treatment booking (at extra cost)
- Day 9
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre)
- Marksburg Castle visit - medieval fortress dating to 1117, only Rhine castle not destroyed, requires good fitness and mobility
- Coach excursion to Limburg an der Lahn medieval town to explore historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, cathedral overlooking city, and Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring gentrified harbour, charming old town, Media Harbour tech hub and Castle Tower (13th century)
- E-bike cycling tour on the banks of the Rhine to Kaiserswerth, one of Düsseldorf's most historic regions
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience learning about beer production tradition, visiting well-known microbreweries and sampling traditional Altbier ale
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 11
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit exploring the Battle of Arnhem and the British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing how Dutch lived through the ages
- Palais Het Loo visit - Dutch royal family's former summer home dating to 1685, now a museum showcasing royal lineage history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (medieval fortress), main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience exploring Belgium's culinary reputation
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk - former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial with guided visit to barracks, courtyards, cells and moving stories
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 13
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sample oysters from the North Sea
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere exploring quaint streets, picturesque harbour lined with Scottish merchant houses, 15th-century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk (Gothic church that served as hospital and poorhouse)
- Oyster farm visit tasting plump, briny bivalves from the North Sea
- Excursion to Delta Works - series of dams designed to protect Delta plain from flooding and surges
Landmarks Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 14
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide exploring winding canals, picturesque streets, historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit - guided tour of charming city famous for blue and white pottery with visit to 17th-century pottery factory where master painters decorate in traditional manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk exploring traditional village with 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam
