Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit with Botanical Garden - Guided tour of the enchanting Black Forest city with its colourful half-timbered houses, vibrant market square, and diverse botanical garden
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - Exhilarating e-bike route between Kaiserstuhl mountains and river through woods with a stop in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - Walking tour through cobblestone lanes with half-timbered facades and colourful window boxes (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Botanical Garden Freiburg Kaiserstuhl Mountains - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg - Discover the Neustadt district, Maison Kammerzell (German Renaissance architecture example), and the exceptional Petite France historic quarter
- Active walk to Orangerie Park - Beautiful 17th-century estate covering 64 acres with magnolia and Japanese cherry blossoms in spring, and free-roaming storks
- Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace - Classical concert in one of the most beautiful rooms of this breathtaking Baroque Palace with fine Rococo decoration
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa Experience - Rejuvenating day at the world-renowned spa in the Black Forest with healing thermal waters (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Maison Kammerzell Petite France Orangerie Park Bruchsal Palace - Day 4
Mannheim - Rudesheim
Mannheim - Rudesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - Explore the charming UNESCO City of Literature starting at the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle with curated gardens, sculptures and colourful flowerbeds
- Guided hike through the vineyards in Bad-Dürkheim - Active hike through beautiful vineyards with orientation walk through the wellness town and wine tasting at the family-run Fitz-Ritter Winery
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee - Short mini train ride and tasting of specialty coffee in the region, a treat for wine lovers and coffee fans (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Fitz-Ritter Winery Bad-Dürkheim - Day 5
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - Guided walking tour passing examples of surviving wartime architecture including the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner where the Rhine and Moselle rivers converge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit - Walking tour including guided visit to the magnificent Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle boasting impressive views of the Moselle Valley. The castle was destroyed in 1689 and rebuilt in 1868 in neo-Gothic architecture (Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 5 hours)
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Church of Our Lady German Corner Cochem Castle - Day 6
Cologne - Düsseldorf
Cologne - Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - Explore the city including the Old Town with beautiful squares, historic monuments and contemporary architecture, concluding at the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - Guided tour through the cultural landmarks and picturesque streets of the vibrant city with exploration of the historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
- Active walk to Cologne's Gardens - Guided walk through Cologne's Flora and Botanical Garden opened in 1863, housing more than 12,000 species from across the planet in themed gardens, palm houses and green fields
- Active walk to Düsseldorf Garden - Visit one of Düsseldorf's beautiful gardens such as Nordpark or the Botanical Garden to admire vibrant tulips and cherry blossoms along peaceful walking paths, combined with a stroll along the Rhine or stop at Old Town cafés
Optional Activities
- German beer experience - Guided tour through Cologne's legendary brewhouses discovering the spirited beer culture of the city (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne Nordpark Düsseldorf - Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - Iconic gardens with 32 hectares (79 acres) of spring-flowering bulbs including more than seven million bulbs and 800 varieties of tulips, hyacinths, and orchids of every colour arranged in expert patterns, plus statues by world-renowned artists
- Clog painting on board - Local expert-led clog painting class to learn about this proud tradition and create your own Dutch masterpiece
Optional Activities
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam - Relaxed and personalised tour through the city's hidden treasures including the historic Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets, the 17th-century Our Lord in the Attic house with preserved Catholic church in attic, finishing with beer and traditional Dutch snacks at a local brewery (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours)
- Dutch Delights - Tour highlighting the amazing city while tasting delicious Dutch treats (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic 
- Day 8
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
