Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Limmat River - Day 2
Zurich
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting in Zurich's wine region along Lake Zurich and the Limmat Valley)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
- Visit to Fraumünster Church
- Lunch and wine tasting in Zurich's wine region
Landmarks Fraumünster Church Niederdorf Limmat River - Day 3
Zurich to Engelberg
Included Activities
- Transfer to Engelberg
Optional Activities
- Coffee and cake at one of Zurich's vibrant cafes
Landmarks Mount Titlis - Day 4
Engelberg
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Mt Titlis - revolving cable car to 3,000+ metres with panoramic views of snowcapped mountains, valleys and glaciers
- Cheesemaking in a local monastery - hands-on workshop with master cheesemakers, traditional techniques demonstration, and regional cheese tasting
Landmarks Mount Titlis - Day 5
Engelberg - Lucerne - Lugano
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Visit to Jesuit Church
- Visit to Chapel Bridge
- Visit to Lion Monument
- Train journey to Lugano
Landmarks Jesuit Church Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Lake Lucerne - Day 6
Lugano
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch after risotto cooking class)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lugano
- Cruise on Lake Lugano
- Risotto cooking class with local chef
- Lunch
Landmarks Piazza della Riforma Lake Lugano - Day 7
Lugano to Zermatt
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Andermatt
- Panoramic train journey to Zermatt
Landmarks Matterhorn 
- Day 8
Zermatt
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Swiss cheese fondue)
Included Activities
- Journey on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway to Gornergrat
- Traditional Swiss cheese fondue dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Zermatt on foot
Landmarks Gornergrat Matterhorn - Day 9
Zermatt to Interlaken
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Interlaken
- Short orientation tour of Interlaken
Landmarks Lake Thun Lake Brienz Eiger Mönch Jungfrau - Day 10
Interlaken
Included Activities
- Journey to Jungfraujoch on cogwheel train
- Short tour of Grindelwald
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Grindelwald Eiger - Day 11
Interlaken to Lausanne
Included Activities
- GoldenPass Express train journey to Montreux
- Transfer to Lausanne
Landmarks Lake Geneva - Day 12
Lausanne
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Lausanne
- Visit to Lausanne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk to witness light rising over the Alps
- Leisurely breakfast at hotel
- Stroll around beautiful lakeside promenade
Landmarks Lausanne Cathedral Lake Geneva - Day 13
Lausanne to Basel
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 14
Breisach
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 - Day 15
Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with Tasting at a local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bike through 500km+ of bicycle trails covering suburbs, historic buildings, beautiful parklands and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 16
Mannheim
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle, balcony views, and Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel). 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 to visit Fitz-Ritter winery for tour and tasting. Note: good degree of fitness required.
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 17
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
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 through rolling Riesling vineyards with local guide after cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei - Day 18
Cochem
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle visit (Knight's Hall and Trophy Room) and exploration of old town
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along Moselle River path with local guide
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 19
Bernkastel
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins with history from local guide
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with historic architecture and Renaissance Rathaus, plus leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle with learning about local varietals and prestigious Rieslings
Landmarks Landshut Castle Liebfrauenkirche Moselle River - Day 20
Sailing Day
Optional Activities
- Visit the Salt Therapy Lounge
- Book a massage treatment
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 21
Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz through old town winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit overlooking the Rhine (active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with walking tour of historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral and Alte Lahnbrücke bridge
Landmarks Rhine River Moselle River Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt - Day 22
Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf including gentrified harbour, charming old town, Media Harbour and Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf Altbier experience learning about beer production tradition, visiting microbreweries and tasting traditional Altbier
Landmarks Rhine River Media Harbour Castle Tower - Day 23
Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum with account of the Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen parachuted in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo - former Dutch royal family summer home since 1685, now museum with royal history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
- Day 24
Antwerp
Included Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience exploring why the two work well together
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk - former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial with guided visit to original barracks, courtyards, cells and stories
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Cleydael Castle - Day 25
Veere
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere with walking through quaint streets, harbour with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit with tasting of fresh bivalves from North Sea waters
- Excursion to the Delta Works - series of dams designed to protect Delta plain from flooding and surges
Landmarks Grote Kerk Veerse Meer Lake - Day 26
Dordrecht
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht through winding canals, picturesque streets and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and 17th century factory with master painters decorating in traditional manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk with exploration of 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 27
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
- Transfer to Amsterdam Airport
