Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar - visit historic architecture, tranquil canals, and the world-famous cheese market
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - pass quintessential Dutch villages, traditional windmills, and colorful fields
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights tasting tour - highlights of the city with delicious Dutch treats (Easy, 3 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar Waterland 
- Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
Düsseldorf - Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - discover cultural landmarks, historic Altstadt, and modern cityscape
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - explore beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Cologne - explore along the picturesque Rhine River, passing northern suburbs and industrial areas
- German beer experience - guided tour through legendary brewhouses featuring Kölsch beer (Easy, 2 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Düsseldorf - Day 4
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - explore architecture that survived wartime, visit the Church of Our Lady, and see the German Corner where two rivers merge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour with guided visit to medieval Cochem Castle set 91m above the valley, featuring neo-Gothic architecture and impressive valley views (Difficult/Active, 5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks German Corner Church of Our Lady Lorelei Rock Cochem Castle Rhine Gorge - Day 5
Mannheim - Germersheim
Mannheim - Germersheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - explore the idyllic UNESCO City of Literature with Renaissance remnants of Heidelberg Castle featuring curated gardens and the charming Old Town
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - take the funicular to the peak, enjoy panoramic views of the Neckar Valley, hike through the forest, tour Heidelberg Castle ruins, and explore the Old Town
- Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - attend a private classical concert in one of the beautiful rooms of this impressive 50-building Baroque Palace complex with fine Rococo decoration
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl Bruchsal Palace - Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting - explore historic streets from Strasbourg Cathedral to La Petite France with guided tour and local tasting of regional specialties
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa experience - rejuvenating day at the world-renowned spa in Germany's Black Forest with thermal waters and elegant ambience (Easy, 3 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Neustadt - Day 7
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - explore the photogenic old city founded in 1120 on the edge of the Black Forest, visit the Altstadt's cobbled Rathausplatz surrounded by Gothic churches, and sample delicious local delicacies such as Black Forest ham at a local market
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - scenic route taking in the Kaiserstuhl mountains and river running through the woods, with a stop in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - walk along quaint cobblestone lanes with half-timbered façades adorned with colorful flowers (Easy, 5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Freiburg im Breisgau Rathausplatz Black Forest Colmar - Day 8
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Basel 
