Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
ParisLandmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides
- Seine River cruise
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides Seine River - Day 3
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: walking tour of cobblestone streets and historic artist district, including greenspace and Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières: immersive digital art centre with large-scale digital projections and synchronised music (exhibition changes annually)
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: visit World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to the 16th century and explore nearby villages
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: guided exploration of canals, bridges, and city centre with history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture; includes local herring tasting
- Fabrique des Lumières: digital art installation featuring works projected onto 17-metre high walls with accompanying music
- Cycling tour: small ferry to outskirts followed by active biking tour on city's extensive bicycle trails with local guide
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar Fabrique des Lumières - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
- Local beer voucher
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 7
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise through 65-kilometre stretch with views of approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz: explore old town's winding streets, townhouses, squares, and historic churches; visit Florinsmarkt
- Medieval Limburg: coach transfer to charming medieval town, walking tour of cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, visit cathedral overlooking city, see Alten Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge) spanning Lahn River
- Cochem & Moselle Valley: coach journey through Moselle Valley to Cochem for walking tour of picturesque centre with cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses, visit Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks Rhine River Moselle River Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn Alten Lahnbrücke Cochem Reichsburg Castle - Day 8
Mannheim to Rastatt
Mannheim to Rastatt- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with pianist and accompanied vocalists
- Exploration of Baroque Palace of Rastatt and gardens
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg: coach transfer to Heidelberg for brief walking tour of Old Town with free time (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg: guided tour of Heidelberg city, visit Heidelberg Castle (Renaissance structure north of the Alps), views from balcony, see Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim: drive through vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim, visit Fritz Ritter winery with tour and tasting (note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Dürkheim Fritz Ritter Winery Baroque Palace of Rastatt - Day 9
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine route with tasting at a local wine cellar and exploration of Obernai
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bike trails
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai - Day 10
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting: explore wine-growing area and visit famous wine village for tasting at local wine cellar; explore neighbouring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg: e-bike journey on region's impressive bicycle trails (500km available), exploring charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg: explore city's important sites including cathedral and Petit France and Grand Ile; learn how France and Germany shaped this unique city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai - Day 11
Basel (Huningue)
Basel (Huningue)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
