Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals at leisure
- Visit charming cafés
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam's canals and bridges
- Learn about Amsterdam's history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture
- Sample local snacks including cheese and Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
Optional Activities
- Visit one of Amsterdam's art galleries
- Explore Amsterdam's museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways
- View Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and bridges
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam during leisure time
- Day 4
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit 16th century windmills and explore nearby villages
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
- Fabrique des Lumières: Digital art installation in a former 19th-century gas works
- Cycling tour with local guide discussing Dutch everyday life
- Explore cobbled laneways on foot
- Join locals on bicycles outside the city
Landmarks Fabrique des Lumières - Day 5
Amsterdam to Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's Old Town
- View Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne at leisure
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 6
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
- View terraced vineyards and hilltop castles
- View Lorelei statue
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion
Optional Activities
- Hike and Cable Car: Active hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Schloss Johannisberg: Tour the estate with wine tasting, awarded second on the 2025 World's Best Vineyards list
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Mini train arrival, mechanical musical instruments tour, cable car option to Niederwald Monument
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Schloss Johannisberg Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 7
Mannheim to Rastatt
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine & culture lecture on board with regional wine tasting
- Private classical evening concert at Rastatt Palace
Optional Activities
- The essence of Riesling - Bad Durkheim: Vineyard visit and tasting at Fritz Ritter (9th generation family-owned vineyard, requires good fitness level)
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg: Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle (Renaissance structure north of the Alps) with town exploration
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Rastatt Palace - Day 8
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion
Optional Activities
- Vines and villages of the Alsace: Visit a wine growing village for cellar door tasting, then explore Obernai
- Walking tour of Strasbourg: See the cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile while learning how French and German cultures shaped the city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 9
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar: Walking tour with Kugelhopf cake tasting at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg: Walking tour through the Medieval town with Black Forest cake sampling
- The vines and wine of the Kaiserstuhl region: Wine tasting from volcanic soil vineyards
- Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting: Leisurely guided walk through the old town with local sparkling wine tasting
Landmarks St. Stephanskirche (St. Stephans Cathedral) Colmar Freiburg - Day 10
Basel to Zurich
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
