Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam with the day open for exploring on your own schedule. If you're visiting during tulip season, there's a guided tour option to Keukenhof gardens where you can see over seven million tulips and bulbs on display. When it's outside that season, you can opt for a guided excursion to Zaanse Schans instead to check out historic windmills and traditional Dutch houses. Make sure you're back on board the Suite Ship by 5 pm.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Excursion to Keukenhof gardens during tulip season
- Guided Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
Landmarks Keukenhof Zaanse Schans - Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
Start with a guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's waterways, taking in historic stately homes from the Golden Age period. During the afternoon, you can join guided optional excursions or wander through Amsterdam's colorful streets, browse canal houses and galleries, or shop around at your own pace. By evening you'll cruise toward Cologne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Cologne
In Cologne, you have three activity options: bike around like a local, take a guided walking tour focusing on Jewish heritage sites, or join a guided city walk exploring the impressive gothic cathedral with its twin steeples. Later in the day, grab a glass of Kölsch pale lager, a local beer brewed in the area for over 100 years. Live entertainment from local musicians happens on board this evening before you cruise to Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 4
Rüdesheim
You'll sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, passing ancient castles perched on cliffs about 400 feet above the water and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei. Once in Rüdesheim, choose between a hike through vineyards with your Adventure Host or a guided tour of the Mechanical Music Museum. Live entertainment happens on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Mechanical Music Museum, Rüdesheim - Day 5
Heidelberg
Heidelberg offers you three options for the day: hike up Philosophers' Way for inspiring views of the city, take a guided city walk including the Gutenberg Museum to learn about printing history, or visit Heidelberg Castle to see renaissance ruins and the Great Vat, which is the world's largest wine barrel. You'll cruise to Strasbourg in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike up Philosophers' Way for views of Heidelberg
- Guided City Walk including Gutenberg Museum
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
Landmarks Philosophers' Way, Heidelberg Gutenberg Museum Heidelberg Castle - Day 6
Strasbourg
Explore Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host or join a city tour that includes the Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals and an astronomical clock, plus the charming La Petite France District. You can also do a guided excursion to the historic Maginot Line or explore Alsace's wine region. If you prefer, spend time visiting museums or walking through the city center. Evening cruise takes you to Breisach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
- City Sightseeing Tour including Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
- Visit Alsace's wine country
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 7
Breisach
Choose a full-day guided tour to the Black Forest where you'll see the Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, an authentic water mill, and a traditional butter-making demonstration. Alternatively, visit a local winery in Breisach for a wine tasting and to learn about German winemaking. There's also a guided excursion option to the charming village of Colmar with its half-timbered medieval buildings. You'll cruise to Basel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
- Winery visit in Breisach with German winemaking education and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Excursion to charming village of Colmar
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernohf Colmar - Day 8
Mount Pilatus and Lucerne
You'll leave the ship and transfer by motorcoach to Mount Pilatus. The special excursion takes you almost 7,000 feet up for spectacular views across central Switzerland (or visit the Swiss Transport Museum if weather is bad). From there, head to Lucerne for a guided walking tour exploring the city's beautiful areas, including Thorwaldsen's Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Pilatus excursion with views over central Switzerland
- Swiss Transport Museum visit (weather dependent)
- Guided Walking tour of Lucerne including Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Swiss Transport Museum Lion Monument, Lucerne Chapel Bridge, Lucerne - Day 9
Lucerne
Lucerne is yours to enjoy at leisure. You can walk through the squares and churches to see how tradition and modernity blend together in this city. Shopping in the city center is another great way to spend your time if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Lucerne
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
