Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Zurich to Basel- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception on board)
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 Rhine River Black Forest Alsace region - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with tasting at a local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg and suburbs exploring 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
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle visit, balcony views, and the great Heidelberg Tun (Note: walk includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Tour of Heidelberg with coach transfer, brief walking tour and free time to explore
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim including Fitz-Ritter winery tour and tasting (Note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge viewing approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit by mini train with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, then explore surrounding streets or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car excursion: cable car to Niederwald Monument, then guided hike through rolling vineyards with views of Rhine River
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Lorelei statue Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - 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
- E-bike cycling tour along the gentle path beside the Moselle River with local guide showing Cochem's castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 7
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier (Scenic Enrich exclusive)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins with views over Bernkastel and the Moselle River
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including 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 Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard Liebfrauenkirche - Day 8
Sailing Day
Sailing Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Massage treatment on board (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit overlooking the Rhine River (Note: for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg excursion visiting the charming medieval town with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral and Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring the gentrified harbour, charming old town, Media Harbour tech hub and Castle Tower (13th century)
- E-bike cycling tour exploring the banks of the Rhine and the historic region of Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience visiting well-known microbreweries and sampling the traditional ale
Landmarks Castle Tower Media Harbour Rhine River Kaiserswerth - Day 11
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum exploring the Battle of Arnhem and the story of 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 Dutch life through the ages
- Palais Het Loo - former Dutch royal family summer home (since 1685) now a museum showcasing royal lineage, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle (Scenic Enrich exclusive)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour with local guide covering the Diamond Capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Craft beer & chocolate pairing exploring Belgium's culinary reputation
- Fort Breendonk excursion - guided visit to former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 13
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including quaint streets, Scottish merchant houses, 15th-century town hall with tower and Grote Kerk (Gothic church)
- Oyster farm visit tasting fresh oysters from the North Sea
- Delta Works excursion exploring the series of dams designed to protect the population from flooding
Landmarks Grote Kerk Delta Works Veerse Meer Lake - Day 14
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide covering winding canals, picturesque streets, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit including guided tour and viewing 17th-century pottery factory where master painters decorate in traditional manner
- Kinderdijk excursion exploring the traditional village with 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Kinderdijk windmills - Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
