Itinerary
- Day 1
Lucerne
Arrive in Lucerne and spend the day getting familiar with the town at your own pace. Walk through the squares and check out the churches to see how the old and new blend together here. Shopping in the city center is an option if you're interested, or just wander around and get your bearings without any rush.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lucerne's squares and churches
- Shopping in the city center
Landmarks/POIs Reuss River - Day 2
Lucerne
Start with breakfast included, then join a guided walking tour through Lucerne's historic core. You'll see the moving Lion Monument and walk through the Old Town before crossing the iconic Chapel Bridge. The Water Tower comes next, and the tour wraps up at the Jesuit Church so you get a solid overview of the city's main sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour including Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
Landmarks/POIs Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Water Tower Jesuit Church - Day 3
Lucerne to Basel
This morning brings a special excursion to Mount Pilatus, where you'll climb almost 7,000 feet for views across central Switzerland (weather permitting; if conditions aren't right, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead). Later you'll transfer to Basel to board your Suite Ship, then set sail toward Breisach with dinner served onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus with views over central Switzerland
- Swiss Transport Museum visit (weather alternative)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Pilatus Swiss Transport Museum - Day 4
Breisach
Pick your own activity today. Go on a full-day guided tour through the Black Forest to see local traditions and the festive Christmas feel, or visit a local winery in Breisach for a lesson in German winemaking and a tasting. If you choose the winery, there's an optional guided morning trip to Colmar to see its beautiful medieval and early renaissance half-timbered buildings. Evening brings a cruise to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest - local traditions and Christmas atmosphere
- Visit to local winery in Breisach with German winemaking learning and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village (half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings)
Landmarks/POIs Black Forest Colmar - Day 5
Strasbourg
Join a city sightseeing tour of Strasbourg starting with the Gothic cathedral, known for its stained glass and ancient murals, plus the astronomical clock and the charming La Petite France District. Spend your free time afterward walking through Strasbourg's festive winter Christmas markets, soaking in the holiday lights and atmosphere. An optional guided excursion to Alsace's wine country is available. The ship docks overnight in Mainz.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained glass and astronomical clock, La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 6
Mainz to Rudesheim
Choose between a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle to see Renaissance ruins and the famous Great Vat, or a guided city walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum for printing history. During free time, explore the local Christmas market at your own pace. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard before the ship docks overnight in Rudesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle including Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
- Guided City Walk in Mainz with visit to Gutenberg Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit local Christmas market in Mainz
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Gutenberg Museum - Day 7
Rudesheim to Koblenz
Start with a guided tour of the Mechanical Music Museum for a unique experience with historic instruments. Afterward, explore Rudesheim's Christmas markets on your own and grab hot mulled wine and local food. Then the ship sails through the Rhine Gorge UNESCO site, where you'll see castles perched 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei. Stop in Koblenz for free time at the Christmas market, then head back to the ship for dinner and live entertainment. The ship docks overnight in Koblenz.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rudesheim Christmas market
- Explore Koblenz Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Mechanical Music Museum Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei - Day 8
Koblenz to Amsterdam
Join a guided city walk through Cologne to see its soaring twin-spired Gothic cathedral. You'll have free time to wander Cologne's festive Christmas markets at your own pace. In the afternoon, board the ship for an overnight cruise to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 9
Amsterdam
Begin with a guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's iconic waterways, passing the stately homes from the city's Golden Age. The rest of the day is yours to soak in the Christmas atmosphere and holiday traditions. If you want something structured, join an optional guided excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. The ship stays docked overnight in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age stately homes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans (historic windmills and Dutch houses)
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans - Day 10
Amsterdam
Your cruise ends this morning. Have breakfast onboard and then disembark to depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
