Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Zurich
ZurichLandmarks Lake Zurich Limmat River - Day 2
Zurich
Zurich- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting in Zurich's wine region along the Lake Zurich and Limmat Valley hillsides)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich Old Town
- Visit to Fraumunster Church with Marc Chagall stained-glass windows
- Lunch and wine tasting in Zurich's wine region
Landmarks Fraumunster Church Niederdorf Limmat River - Day 3
Zurich to Engelberg
Zurich to EngelbergIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Engelberg
Landmarks Mount Titlis - Day 4
Engelberg
EngelbergOptional Activities
- Excursion to Mount Titlis on the world's first revolving cable car with 360-degree panoramic views
- Cheesemaking workshop at a local monastery with hands-on experience and regional cheese tasting
Landmarks Mount Titlis - Day 5
Engelberg - Lucerne - Lugano
Engelberg - Lucerne - LuganoIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Visit to Jesuit Church
- Crossing of Chapel Bridge
- Visit to Lion Monument
- Train journey to Lugano
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Jesuit Church Lake Lugano - Day 6
Lugano
Lugano- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch following private risotto cooking class on the shores of Lake Lugano)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lugano
- Cruise on Lake Lugano
- Private risotto cooking class with local chef
- Lunch following cooking class
Landmarks Piazza della Riforma Lake Lugano - Day 7
Lugano to Zermatt
Lugano to ZermattIncluded Activities
- Coach transfer to Andermatt
- Panoramic train journey to Zermatt
Landmarks Matterhorn - Day 8
Zermatt
Zermatt- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Swiss cheese fondue)
Included Activities
- Ride on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway to Gornergrat
- Traditional Swiss cheese fondue dinner
Landmarks Gornergrat Matterhorn - Day 9
Zermatt to Interlaken
Zermatt to InterlakenIncluded Activities
- Coach transfer to Interlaken
- Orientation tour of Interlaken
Landmarks Lake Thun Lake Brienz Eiger Mönch Jungfrau - Day 10
Interlaken
InterlakenIncluded Activities
- Journey to Jungfraujoch on cogwheel train
- Tour of Grindelwald
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Grindelwald Eiger - Day 11
Interlaken to Lausanne
Interlaken to LausanneIncluded Activities
- GoldenPass Express train journey to Montreux
- Transfer to Lausanne
Landmarks Lake Geneva - Day 12
Lausanne
LausanneIncluded Activities
- Orientation tour of Lausanne
- Visit to Lausanne Cathedral
Landmarks Lausanne Cathedral Lake Geneva - Day 13
Lausanne to Basel
Lausanne to BaselIncluded Activities
- Embarkation on Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 14
Breisach
BreisachOptional 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
StrasbourgOptional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with tasting at a local wine cellar in a famous wine growing village, including exploration of Obernai
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg's 500km of bicycle trails past historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 16
Mannheim
MannheimOptional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle with views and the world's largest wine barrel (note: includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free time to explore
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz-Ritter winery tour and wine tasting (note: requires good degree of fitness)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 17
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit via mini train with local guide, optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car excursion to Niederwald Monument through Rüdesheim vineyards with local guide
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Lorelei Rhine Gorge - Day 18
Cochem
CochemOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus exploration of the old town historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River with local guide
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 19
Bernkastel
BernkastelIncluded Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins overlooking Bernkastel and the Moselle River
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle exploring local Rieslings
Landmarks Landshut Castle Liebfrauenkirche Moselle River - Day 20
Sailing Day
Sailing DayOptional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- Massage treatment
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 21
Koblenz
KoblenzOptional 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 (note: for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg excursion with historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrücke bridge
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Rhine River Moselle River - Day 22
Düsseldorf
DüsseldorfOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf including gentrified harbour, charming old town, Media Harbour, and 13th-century Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf Altbier experience visiting microbreweries to sample traditional ales
Landmarks Castle Tower Rhine River - Day 23
Nijmegen
NijmegenOptional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit exploring the Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen who parachuted in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum featuring 44-hectare outdoor setting with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo museum visit showcasing the Dutch royal family's former summer home with royal lineage history, art collection and grand gardens
- Day 24
Antwerp
AntwerpIncluded Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience exploring Belgium's culinary traditions
- Fort Breendonk guided visit as national memorial with original barracks, courtyards, cells and historical stories
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 25
Veere
VeereOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere including picturesque harbour with Scottish merchant houses, 15th-century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit tasting fresh North Sea bivalves
- Delta Works excursion exploring impressive engineering dams designed to protect from flooding
Landmarks Grote Kerk Veerse Meer Lake - Day 26
Dordrecht
DordrechtOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide exploring winding canals, picturesque streets, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and master painter demonstrations of traditional blue and white pottery decoration
- Excursion to Kinderdijk exploring 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in Dutch agricultural life
Landmarks Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 27
Amsterdam to Bruges
Amsterdam to BrugesIncluded Activities
- Coach transfer from Amsterdam
- Guided walking tour of Bruges
- Visit to Belfry of Bruges
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 28
Bruges
Bruges- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant featuring delicious Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant with Flemish cuisine
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Bruges seeing medieval architecture and swans
- Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 29
Bruges to Brussels
Bruges to Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Brussels
- Guided walking tour of Brussels
- Visit to Grand Place
Landmarks Grand Place - Day 30
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Brussels Airport
