Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Landmarks Rhine River 
- Day 2
Breisach
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Kugelhopf cake tasting at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with Black Forest Cake sampling
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting
Landmarks Rhine River Black Forest Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl - Day 3
Strasbourg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with tasting at a local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg covering 500km of paths past historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including Cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile 
- Day 4
Mannheim
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Historical guided tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle, Renaissance landmark, including views from the balcony and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel)
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free time to explore
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim and Fitz-Ritter winery for tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Bad Dürkheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit by mini train with local guide introduction and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car excursion: cable car to Niederwald Monument with guided hike through rolling vineyards
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Niederwald Monument Lorelei statue - Day 6
Cochem
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle visit including Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, then exploration of historic buildings and streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River with local guide showing castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 7
Bernkastel
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins with history revealed by local guide
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including half-timbered houses, Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall) and leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle River learning about and sampling local Rieslings
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier at Scenic Enrich (exclusive to Scenic guests)
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Liebfrauenkirche Moselle River - Day 8
Sailing Day
Optional Activities
- Massage treatment (at extra cost)
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
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 with medieval architecture dating to 1117
- Coach trip to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with walks on historic cobblestone streets, cathedral visit and Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge) viewing
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Rhine River Moselle River Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf covering gentrified harbour, old town, Media Harbour and Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine banks exploring historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf Altbier brewery tour with microbrewery visits and traditional ale sampling
Landmarks Rhine River Media Harbour Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 11
Nijmegen
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit exploring the Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen parachute operations from September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum visit featuring 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo museum visit, former Dutch royal family summer home from 1685, showcasing lineage history, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp covering Diamond Capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience exploring Belgian culinary traditions
- Fort Breendonk guided visit, former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial with barracks, courtyards, cells and prisoner stories
- Concert at Cleydael Castle with classical music performance (Scenic Enrich, exclusive to Scenic)
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 13
Veere
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere featuring Scottish merchant houses, 15th-century town hall with tower and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit for tasting fresh North Sea bivalves
- Excursion to the Delta Works, dams designed to protect low-lying areas from flooding and surges
Landmarks Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 14
Dordrecht
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht covering winding canals, picturesque streets and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and observation of master painters decorating in traditional 17th-century manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk featuring 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and exploration of their role in agricultural life (exclusive to Scenic)
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk - Day 15
Amsterdam
- Day 16
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam exploring canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn with World Heritage-listed 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar
- Rijksmuseum guided tour covering 8,000+ pieces including works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer with free exploration time
- One-hour canal cruise on 100+ kilometres of waterways viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 17
Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute with classical music accompaniment)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute - Day 18
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Winter winery visit learning about 'Ice Wine' production with local vintage tasting
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue 
- Day 19
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with Miltenberg orientation tour and free time, then winemaker meeting in Wertheim am Main
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception and sparkling wine tasting with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt
- Miltenberg guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces and medieval villages
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg tour featuring local artisanal butchers, bakers and Schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting at local distiller following Miltenberg orientation tour and free time
Landmarks Main River Gamburg Castle - Day 20
Würzburg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Würzburg Residence guided tour visiting Baroque palace, paintings, tapestries, period furniture and manicured gardens, then city free time
- Romantic Road excursion to Rothenburg with guided medieval old town tour and free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 21
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town, one of Europe's largest intact old town centres, covering Medieval and Baroque buildings
- Coach excursion to Coburg visiting impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing carriages, weapons and renowned artist paintings
- Guided tour of Neue Residenz exploring opulent Baroque and Rococo interiors, art collections and city views
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Neue Residenz Coburg Castle - Day 22
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town covering Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important sites
- Castle and City Walls active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 23
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg at the confluence of three rivers covering old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Thurn und Taxis palace guided tour with free time, showcasing 12th-century noble family history
- Bavarian beer tasting learning about beer making and regional brewing heritage with variety of distinctive brews
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis palace - Day 24
Passau
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg Fortress view, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic World Heritage site with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with St. Stephens Cathedral visit (originally built 450, rebuilt Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov - Day 25
Dürnstein - Krems
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey guided tour, founded 6th century, featuring magnificent frescoes, largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker learning age-old traditions and sampling on-site wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience with guide along Danube to Krems passing charming villages and rolling vineyards with scenic stop views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Danube River - Day 26
Vienna
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Arsenal Military Museum with Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Arsenal Military Museum - Day 27
Vienna
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace exploration of former Habsburg summer residence with ornate rooms, royal family stories and impressive gardens
- Guided Vienna tour with coach ride along Ringstrasse passing Austrian Parliament, then walking tour of historic downtown covering City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben pedestrian street and Vienna State Opera
- Excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia with local guide covering Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town, viewing contrasts between glorious Old Town and brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Bratislava Castle - Day 28
Budapest
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of one)
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour starting Buda seeing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest covering Széchenyi and Elizabeth Squares, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking/coach tour covering communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution and Jewish cultural significance
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Hungarian State Opera House tour experiencing stunning architecture, rich history and opulent interiors
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hungarian State Opera House Hospital in the Rock - Day 29
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
