Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board the MS Vista Gracia at the Zaandam/Haarlem/Coenhaven pier starting at 16:00. After getting settled into your cabin, there's a welcome cocktail waiting for you. The afternoon is yours to wander around the city before you head back for your first evening on board the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
The ship stays put in Amsterdam's river port, which gives you the chance to really see the city. A guided walk takes you through the famous canals, past museums and historical monuments. You'll get a real feel for one of Europe's most romantic cities as you explore the streets and waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amsterdam's sights (English-speaking guide, min 10 pax)
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Arnhem
Breakfast happens as you arrive in Arnhem. The city has great shopping streets and lots of museums to check out if that's your style. You can also venture out to the nearby Hoge Veluwe National Park if you want to get away from the urban scene and see nature instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore shopping streets: Roggestraat, Jansstraat, Vijzelstraat, Grote Oord
- Visit museums in Arnhem
- Visit Hoge Veluwe National Park
Landmarks/POIs Hoge Veluwe National Park - Day 4
Cologne
You'll dock in Cologne, a city packed with cultural treasures and a thriving art scene. A guided tour walks you through the Old Town where you can see the famous Gothic Cathedral, which has been a symbol of the city for centuries. After the tour, free time lets you explore more on your own if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town and Gothic Cathedral (English-speaking guide, min 10 pax)
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of cultural monuments and museums
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Arriving early in Koblenz, you'll find yourself in one of Germany's oldest cities, positioned in the famous German Bend and surrounded by vineyards and forests. Later in the day, you'll anchor in Rüdesheim, one of the country's most visited towns. A guided tour shows you historical monuments and castles dotting the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rüdesheim's sights (English-speaking guide, min 10 pax)
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz and surrounding landscape
- Visit historical monuments: Klunkhardshof, Adler Tower, Brömser Castle, Ehrenfels Castle ruins
Landmarks/POIs Brömser Castle Ehrenfels Castle - Day 6
Mannheim
You'll wake up in Mannheim, the German city where Carl Benz drove his first automobile through the streets back in 1886. The city has monuments, cultural sites, and art to explore. You can see the second largest baroque palace in Europe and visit the beautiful Water Tower while you're there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Heidelberg Castle
Landmarks/POIs Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Castle - Day 7
Strasbourg
Strasbourg appears as you arrive, the capital of the Alsace region. The historic center on Grande Île is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can walk around and soak in the architecture. Petite France has medieval charm and charming canals to wander through, plus the iconic cathedral stands ready to see. Later, the Captain's dinner happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg's emblematic sights (English-speaking guide, min 10 pax)
- Captain's dinner
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral Grande Île Petite France - Day 8
Disembarkation
After breakfast, you'll disembark and tour services end. A transfer from the ship to the airport or your hotel is available, though that costs extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
