Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner on board)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's historic canals and picturesque streets
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 2
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour of the charming city and 17th century pottery factory where master painters still decorate in traditional manner
- Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide covering winding canals, picturesque streets, historic buildings, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk featuring 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and exploration of the traditional village and role of windmills in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Kinderdijk Windmills Delft Pottery Factory - Day 3
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere covering quaint streets, picturesque harbour lined with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk (Gothic church that formerly served as a hospital)
- Oyster farm visit with opportunity to taste fresh oysters straight from North Sea waters
- Excursion to the Delta Works featuring impressive dams designed to protect the Delta plain from flooding and exploring engineering solutions for low-lying areas of the Netherlands
Landmarks Veere Marina Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle (Scenic Enrich experience exclusive to Scenic)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp highlighting the Diamond Capital, Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (medieval fortress), and main square lined with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing exploring Belgium's culinary reputation and how the two complement each other
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk, former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial with guided visit of original barracks, courtyards, cells, and stories of those imprisoned
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Cleydael Castle Fort Breendonk - Day 5
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum detailing the Battle of Arnhem and the footsteps of British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944 after German occupation
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum, a 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills, and farmhouses showing how Dutch people lived and celebrated through the ages
- Palais Het Loo, the Dutch royal family's summer home since 1685, now a museum showcasing royal lineage history, elaborate decor, art collection, and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring the gentrified harbour, charming old town, and Castle Tower dating to the 13th century
- Cycling tour along the banks of the Rhine reaching Kaiserswerth, one of Düsseldorf's most historic regions
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience learning about the city's long beer production tradition, visiting well-known microbreweries, and sampling Altbier, the traditional ale of the region
Landmarks Castle Tower Düsseldorf Harbour Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- Massage treatment at spa
Landmarks Moselle Valley 
- Day 8
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem featuring Reichsburg Castle with unique well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by exploration of the old town's historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- Cycling tour of Cochem on an e-bike along the gentle path beside the Moselle River with local guide showing Cochem's gems from the majestic castle to half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier (Scenic Enrich experience exclusive to Scenic)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut ruins on a hill overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River with guide revealing the castle's history dating back to the 13th century
- Walking tour of Bernkastel learning about local architecture and culture including perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle exploring why the fertile banks breed world-renowned Rieslings and sampling a selection of prestigious local wines
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Ruins Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches, and famed Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre)
- Marksburg Castle visit perched high above the Rhine River showcasing perfect Medieval architecture dating back to 1117, the only castle on the Middle Rhine not destroyed (requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg coach excursion to the charming medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn with historic cobblestone streets, perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlooking the city, and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 11
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum arrival by mini train with local guide introduction to weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, then explore surrounding streets independently or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car taking the cable car up to Niederwald Monument followed by local guide-led hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided town tour and visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, with breathtaking views from the balcony and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) - includes some stairs and uneven ground
- Tour of Heidelberg with free time featuring coach transfer to Heidelberg, brief walking tour, and opportunity to explore independently
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with stunning vine-covered landscape views, visit to famed Fitz-Ritter winery, tour and tasting at this ninth-generation family-owned vineyard (requires good degree of fitness)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 13
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting exploring this culturally diverse wine-growing area, visiting one of the region's most famous wine growing villages for tasting at a local wine cellar, and exploring neighbouring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bike along impressive cycling trails (more than 500km cover the city) exploring charming suburbs past historic buildings, beautiful parklands, and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg highlighting the city's important sites like the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile, learning how French and German cultures shaped this unique border city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 14
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Toast to your final evening on board)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar featuring walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace showcasing Colmar's confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle, and culture, with tasting of the famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting featuring guided walking tour through the lively medieval town on the edge of the Black Forest and sampling the local delicacy, Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting exploring volcanic soil of Kaiserstuhl formed from volcanic eruptions over 16 million years ago, producing excellent grapes and better wines
Landmarks Colmar Old Town Freiburg Cathedral Black Forest Kaiserstuhl - Day 15
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
