Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System - Day 2
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft to visit 17th century pottery factory and see masters at work
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Delft Blue Pottery Factory Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 3
Bruinisse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall
- Delta Works visit to see the system of dams, locks and levees protecting the delta plain
- Oyster farm visit to learn how oysters are grown and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch (Passchendaele and Ypres excursion only)), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (Medieval fortress), and main square
- Full day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres with WWI memorials and local restaurant lunch
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres - Day 5
Arnhem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit with in-depth Battle of Arnhem account
- Netherlands Open Air Museum tour with local guide exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo museum visit featuring royal family history, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf harbor, charming old town and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
- Düsseldorf City of Art tour including Old Town, Media Harbour, and K21 Museum with self-guided exploration
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town Castle Tower Kaiserswerth K21 Museum K20 Museum Media Harbour - Day 7
Moselle Valley Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Moselle Valley with views of villages, vineyards, and hilltop castles
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei Statue - Day 8
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle visit with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time
- Cycling tour on e-bike along Moselle River path to see Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein - Day 9
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including architecture, culture, half-timbered houses, Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall), and free time
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz old town including historic townhouses, charming squares, churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit perched above Rhine River (for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn including historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 11
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide to see mechanical musical instruments, plus cable car to Niederwald Monument or own exploration
- Hike through rolling vineyards with local guide, spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, then cable car descent to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim to Heidelberg or Bad Durkheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg including Old Town walking tour and free time
- Historical guided tour of Heidelberg including castle visit with balcony views and great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel viewing
- Coach excursion to Bad Durkheim with tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter ninth-generation family-owned vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Durkheim Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 13
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, Grand Île, and French/German architecture and culture
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg's 500km of bicycle trails exploring suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Coach excursion through Alsace wine region to village of Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim cellar
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Île Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 14
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl with volcanic soil-influenced wines
- Excursion to Colmar featuring quaint canals, ancient half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets with charming stores and cafes, and local markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide tour of medieval town centre and Freiburg cathedral (WWII survivor)
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Wine Region Colmar Freiburg Freiburg Cathedral - Day 15
Basel to Montreux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chaplin's World Museum including home, studio, and park
Landmarks Chaplin's World Museum - Day 16
Montreux
- Meals
- Lunch (Fondue lunch with traditional cheese-making demonstration)
Included Activities
- Train ride to Château-d'Oex with traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
Landmarks Montreux Château-d'Oex Restaurant Le Chalet - Day 17
Montreux - Gstaad - Bern
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Gstaad
- Guided tour of Bern with Tour Director including fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets, and Bear Park visit
Landmarks Gstaad Bern Old Town Bear Park - Day 18
Bern - Lucerne - Zurich
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne including medieval Altstadt, waterfront promenades, and colorful buildings
- Walking tour of Zurich including Bahnhofstrasse with luxury boutiques, historic bridges, and pedestrian streets
Landmarks Lucerne Altstadt Zurich City Center Bahnhofstrasse - Day 19
Zurich
- Meals
- Breakfast
