Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals at leisure
- Visit charming cafés throughout the city
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam's canals and bridges
- Sampling of local snacks including cheese and Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
Optional Activities
- Visit famous masterpiece-filled galleries
- Visit fascinating museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam during leisure time
- Day 4
Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
Amsterdam to Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast (Coffee in suite delivered by personal butler, followed by breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Crystal Dining on board
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Düsseldorf's Christmas markets in the Old Town
- Browse traditional market stalls on Konigsallee
- Day 5
Düsseldorf to Cologne
Düsseldorf to Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's Christmas markets
- Sample festive treats including hot chestnuts, gingerbread and mulled wine
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 6
Cologne to Rüdesheim
Cologne to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Mini-train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum featuring approximately 350 instruments from 18th-19th centuries
Optional Activities
- Wander through Rüdesheim town
- Explore steep vineyards surrounding the town
Landmarks Lorelei Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 7
Rüdesheim to Mannheim
Rüdesheim to Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time to explore Old Town, Christmas markets, ice skating rink and festive treats
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including visit to Heidelberg Castle—a Renaissance structure featuring the courtyard, balcony with views over the Old Town, and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel)
- Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace (Scenic Enrich experience) with welcome drink and music by accomplished musicians and soloist
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Bruchsal Palace - Day 8
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Mannheim to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg visiting the cathedral and Petit France district
- Free time to explore Strasbourg's Christmas markets
- Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit with tasting—learning about Biere de Noel tradition and regional brewing heritage
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Place Kléber 
- Day 9
Strasbourg to Basel
Strasbourg to Basel- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Basel Old Town visiting Basel Minster, elegant boutiques and galleries, tree at Münsterplatz, and famous Basel Christmas markets with handcrafted gifts, gourmet treats and mulled wine
- Läckerli baking workshop with local baker—learning to craft 15th-century spiced honey cookies and experiencing aromas of cinnamon, cloves, candied peel and almonds
Landmarks Basel Minster Barfüsserplatz Münsterplatz 
- Day 10
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast
