Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels to Bruges
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Brussels Airport
Landmarks Brussels Airport - Day 2
Bruges
- Meals
- Dinner (Flemish cuisine dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bruges medieval centre
- Visit Belfry of Bruges
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 3
Bruges
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Bruges
- Beer & chocolate tasting with local guide
- Climb Belfry Tower (366 steps) for city views
- Belgian waffles at nearby eatery
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 4
Bruges to Huizen
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Huizen
- Day 5
Dordrecht
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk, and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft to visit 17th-century pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills Delft Pottery Factory - Day 6
Bruinisse
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall
- Delta Works visit to see dams, locks, and levees
- Oyster farm visit with tasting
Landmarks Veere Delta Works 
- Day 7
Antwerp
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
- Full-day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch in a local restaurant
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres - Day 8
Arnhem
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit with focus on Battle of Arnhem and British parachute operation of September 1944
- Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses, mills, and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit to see royal family history, art collection, and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 9
Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf covering harbour, old town, Castle Tower (13th century), and charming squares
- Cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf Altbier brewery tour with sampling
- Düsseldorf – City of Art tour with K21 Museum self-guided exploration (K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth K21 Museum - Day 10
Sailing Day
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 11
Cochem
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time in Cochem
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River to Reichsburg Castle, Valwig, and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 12
Bernkastel
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including half-timbered houses, Renaissance Rathaus, and leisure time
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral, and Karl Marx birthplace
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at renowned winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 13
Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town with winding streets, townhouses, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit (active guests only, good fitness and mobility required)
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 14
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Full morning cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with cable car option to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through rolling vineyards with cable car descent
Landmarks Lorelei Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 15
Mannheim
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with walking tour of Old Town and free time (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit, views from castle balcony, and world's largest wine barrel (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim with tour and wine tasting at Fritz Ritter vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 16
Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg covering cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, and French-German architecture (active walk)
- Alsace wine region coach tour with Obernai free time and Mittelbergheim wine tasting in local cellar
- E-bike tour through Strasbourg exploring bicycle trails, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 17
Breisach
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl (top-quality wine-producing region)
- Excursion to Colmar with half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets, charming stores, cafes, and markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide to see Freiburg cathedral and Black Forest edge
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 18
Basel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Basel
Landmarks Basel Airport
