Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
- Day 2
Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace with tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - guided walking tour of the medieval town with local black forest cake sampling
- Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting - leisurely guided walk through Old Town with local sparkling wine tasting
Landmarks St. Stephansmuenster - Day 3
Strasbourg - Rastatt
Included Activities
- Private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt - explore the opulent palace and gardens, then enjoy an evening performance from accomplished pianists and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting - explore the wine-growing area and visit a famous wine village for tasting at a local wine cellar, then explore Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg - e-bike journey through 500km of bicycle trails covering the city, cycling through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg - guided walking tour of the city's most important sites including the cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile, learning how France and Germany shaped the city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Baroque Palace of Rastatt - Day 4
Mannheim
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg - coach transfer to Heidelberg for brief walking tour of the Old Town with free time (note: walk is not too strenuous but there are some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, with views from the balcony and the great Heidelberg Tun, the world's largest wine barrel (note: walk is not too strenuous but there are some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - drive through vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim and visit the famed Fritz Ritter winery for a tour and tasting at this ninth-generation family-owned vineyard (note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 5
Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz - explore the old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares and historic churches, visit the famed Florinsmarkt, the former political and economic centre of the city
- Medieval Limburg - coach transfer to the charming medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn, walk historic cobblestone streets lined with perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, visit the cathedral overlooking the city and see Alten Lahnbrücke, the Old Bridge spanning the Lahn River
- Cochem & Moselle Valley - travel through the beautiful Moselle Valley to the town of Cochem, take a walking tour through its charming centre with cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses, then visit the grand Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks Lorelei Reichsburg Castle - Day 6
Cologne
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cologne Old Town - explore the city's historic buildings, beautiful squares, visit the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, and enjoy a local beer
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 7
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - explore the sweeping countryside, visit Schermerhorn with windmills dating back to the 16th century, and the nearby village of Alkmaar
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore the maze of canals and bridges in the city centre, learn about history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, taste herring, a local delicacy
- Fabrique des Lumières - experience the largest digital art installation in the Netherlands, located in a former 19th century gas works, with pieces from renowned artists projected onto 17 metre high walls accompanied by music
- Cycling tour - take a small ferry to the outskirts of town for a biking tour to experience life on two wheels with a local guide offering information about everyday Dutch life
- Day 8
Amsterdam - London
- Day 9
London
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London - discover Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace with expert local guide
- Dinner with fellow guests
- West End theatre performance - unforgettable night of world-class entertainment in a historic theatre with opulent interiors
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace - Day 10
London
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Kensington Palace - guided tour walking in the footsteps of royalty through the magnificent King's and Queen's State Apartments, uncovering forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago
- Afternoon tea experience - signature London afternoon tea with an array of fine teas paired with delicate finger sandwiches and cakes served in a refined setting
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 11
London
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
