Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Rhine River 
- Day 2
Breisach
Included 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 Breisach Colmar Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl - Day 3
Strasbourg
Included Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with tasting at a local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bike exploring charming suburbs, historic buildings 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
Included Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle and views of the Heidelberg Tun
- Tour of Heidelberg with coach transfer, brief walking tour and free time
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with visit to Fitz-Ritter winery for tour and tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Bad Dürkheim Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum by mini train with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments and option to explore streets or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: cable car up to Niederwald Monument and guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with views of countryside and Rhine River
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and the Lorelei statue
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue - Day 6
Cochem
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem exploring Reichsburg Castle's Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, then wandering the old town
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along the Moselle River with local guide showing castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Moselle River - Day 7
Bernkastel
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus with leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle learning about Riesling production
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier (Scenic Enrich experience exclusive to Scenic guests)
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkastel Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard Moselle Valley Liebfrauenkirche - Day 8
Sailing Day
Included Activities
- Full day cruising through Moselle Valley with views of vine-covered banks, villages, half-timbered houses and hilltop castles
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit (at extra cost)
- Massage treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town with winding streets, charming squares, townhouses and historic churches including Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit overlooking the Rhine River, a medieval example dating to 1117
- Medieval Limburg excursion with coach transfer, cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral and Old Bridge
Landmarks Koblenz Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrücke Rhine River Moselle River - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring gentrified harbour, old town, Media Harbour and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour on e-bike exploring the banks of the Rhine to historic Kaiserswerth district
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience: visit microbreweries and sample traditional ale
Landmarks Düsseldorf Harbour Media Harbour Castle Tower Kaiserswerth Rhine River - Day 11
Nijmegen
Included Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit following the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum: 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit: former Dutch royal family summer home (since 1685) now a museum with history, decor, art collection and gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp exploring Diamond Capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Craft beer & chocolate pairing tasting journey
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk: former Nazi prison camp memorial with guided visit to barracks, courtyards and cells
Optional Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle (Scenic Enrich experience, new in 2027)
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 13
Veere
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere with picturesque harbour, Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit: tasting plump bivalves straight from North Sea waters
- Excursion to the Delta Works: impressive series of dams protecting the Delta plain from flooding
Landmarks Veere Veerse Meer Lake Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 14
Dordrecht
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide exploring canals, streets and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit: guided tour and 17th century factory with master painters decorating in traditional manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk: traditional village with 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk - Day 15
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam - Day 16
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with guide covering history, lifestyle and culture, including herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar: World Heritage 16th-century windmills and charming town with historic buildings and canals
- Rijksmuseum visit: guided overview of premier museum with 8,000+ pieces including Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer, then free exploration time
- One-hour canal cruise: see picturesque sights, Golden Age mansions, warehouses and narrow bridges along 100+ kilometres of canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Rijksmuseum Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 17
Cologne to Bonn
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with historic buildings, squares and World Heritage Cologne Cathedral
- Free time to explore Cologne independently
Optional Activities
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn (Scenic Enrich experience exclusive to Scenic guests)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute - Day 18
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town with winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses and historic churches including Florinsmarkt
- Winter winery visit: learn about Ice Wine production and taste local vintages
- Afternoon cruise through the 65-kilometre Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and fortresses, and the Lorelei statue
Landmarks Koblenz Florinsmarkt Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Rhine River - Day 19
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Included Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit local winery to meet the winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: guided tour with private reception and sparkling wine with the Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike: guided walk through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces and villages
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg: seek out local producers from artisanal butchers and bakers to schnapps distillers with authentic taste of Franconian craftsmanship
- Schnapps tasting: orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then visit local schnapps distiller to learn production and taste multiple flavours
Optional Activities
- Spa massage in the spa (at extra cost)
- Salt Therapy Lounge use (at extra cost)
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim am Main Gamburg Castle Main River - Day 20
Würzburg
Included Activities
- Guided tour and Würzburg Residence: Baroque palace with manicured gardens, valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, plus free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach drive along famed Middle Ages trading route with guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Würzburg Romantic Road Rothenburg Main River - Day 21
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Europe's largest intact old town centre with Medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: impressive large and well-preserved castle overlooking the city with museum of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
- Guided tour of Neue Residenz: opulent Baroque and Rococo interiors with grand halls, art collections, views over historic city and prince-bishops heritage
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Old Residence Neue Residenz Coburg Castle - Day 22
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: pass ancient city walls, see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: highlights of Nazi regime events in Nuremberg with visits to important sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and admiring medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 23
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: confluence of three rivers with local guide seeing old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Thurn und Taxis palace tour: guided tour of magnificent palace with free time, exploring German noble family history since 12th century
- Bavarian beer tasting: learn about intricacies of beer making and region's brewing heritage with traditional brewery visit and tasting
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Palace - Day 24
Passau
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Salzburg), Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant in Český Krumlov)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: guided tour of Mozart's home, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene with lunch and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: World Heritage site with local guide, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and lunch
- Highlights of Passau: walking tour admiring colourful waterfront buildings, visit St. Stephens Cathedral (rebuilt Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks Passau St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 25
Dürnstein - Krems
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: founded 6th century, rebuilt after 18th century fire with magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: visit local winemaker, learn age-old winemaking traditions and taste local wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: guided bicycle tour along Danube to Krems village with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Danube River Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 26
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at Arsenal Military Museum: Viennese evening concert with fine Austrian Sekt and music of Strauss and Mozart (Scenic Enrich experience)
Landmarks Vienna Arsenal Military Museum - Day 27
Vienna
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: explore ornately designed rooms, royal family heritage and impressive gardens
- Guided tour of Vienna: coach ride along famous Ringstrasse past Austrian Parliament, then walking tour of historic downtown with City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben pedestrian street and Vienna State Opera
- Excursion to Bratislava: visit Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town with local guide showing glorious Old Town and brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall St. Stephen's Cathedral Graben Vienna State Opera Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 28
Budapest
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth: coach tour starting in Buda with Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest seeing Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: walking and coach tour exploring communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution and Jewish cultural events shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock: explore underground labyrinths beneath Castle District built as secret WWII hospital and later nuclear bunker
- National Opera House: guided tour of stunning architecture and Hungarian culture significance with opulent interiors
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Hungarian State Opera Castle District - Day 29
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
