Itinerary
- Day 1
Lucerne
You've got the day to yourself in Lucerne. Wander around the squares and churches scattered throughout town, or check out how the old and new mix together here. The city center has some good shopping if that interests you, and everything sits right along the Reuss River, so it's a nice backdrop while you're walking around.
Optional Activities
- Explore the squares and churches of Lucerne
- Shopping in the city center
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge - Day 2
Lucerne
A guided walking tour takes you through Lucerne's key spots. You'll see the Lion Monument, which has a lot of history attached to it, then move through the Old Town with its narrow streets. The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower are on the route, and you'll also visit the Jesuit Church. It's a good way to get oriented if you want someone pointing out what matters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour including Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Water Tower Jesuit Church - Day 3
Lucerne to Breisach
This morning you're heading up Mount Pilatus, going up almost 7,000 feet for views across central Switzerland. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the Swiss Transport Museum becomes your backup option instead. Later that evening, you'll board a cruise heading to Breisach, so pack accordingly and be ready to transition from mountain to river travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus with views over central Switzerland (weather permitting, or Swiss Transport Museum as alternative)
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Swiss Transport Museum 
- Day 4
Breisach
The Adventure Center is where you pick what to do today. You can take a leisurely bike ride along the Rhine, walk through the Black Forest and see the traditional open-air museum with its water mill, or visit a local winery to learn about German winemaking and do a tasting. There's also an option to add Colmar as an extra excursion. That evening, the cruise heads to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host, OR Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air-museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration, OR Visit to local winery in Breisach with German winemaking lesson and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Badischer Winzerkeller Colmar 
- Day 5
Strasbourg
Strasbourg offers several directions. Bike through the city with your Adventure Host, or join a sightseeing tour covering the Gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and astronomical clock, plus La Petite France. You can also explore the Maginot Line fortifications or Alsace wine country as optional add-ons. If you'd rather have downtime, the city center and museums are worth your time. Cruise to Mainz this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host, OR City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Maginot Line (pre-WWII fortifications)
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Visit museum in Strasbourg
- Free time to stroll city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 6
Heidelberg
Pick your activity for the day. Walk the Philosophers' Way in Heidelberg with your Adventure Host, or take a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle to see its renaissance ruins and the Great Vat. Alternatively, explore Mainz with a guided walk that includes the Gutenberg Museum. Back on board that evening, there's live entertainment planned.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Inspiring walk in Heidelberg on the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with views of renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel), OR Guided City Walk in Mainz including visit to Gutenberg Museum
Landmarks Philosophers' Way Heidelberg Castle Gutenberg Museum - Day 7
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
You can hike through vineyards around Rüdesheim with your Adventure Host or tour the Mechanical Music Museum instead. As you sail toward Koblenz, you'll pass through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge with ancient castles sitting 400 feet above the water and the Rock of the Lorelei coming into view. Koblenz gives you free time to walk around before returning to the ship for dinner and live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
- Choice of: Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with local special treat
Optional Activities
- Free time in Koblenz
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Mechanical Music Museum - Day 8
Cologne
In Cologne, choose between a local bike ride with your Adventure Host, a walking tour focused on Jewish heritage sites, or a guided city walk highlighting the iconic twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. After that, spend some time with a glass of Kölsch, the pale lager that's been brewed locally for over a century. Tonight the cruise heads to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites, OR Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager in local establishments
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 9
Amsterdam
Start early with a morning walk through Amsterdam with your Adventure Host, or take a guided canal cruise past the stately homes from Amsterdam's Golden Age. Depending on the season, you can add Keukenhof gardens during tulip season or visit Zaanse Schans with its historic windmills year-round. Optional biking tours are also available. You'll have free time to walk the colorful streets, check out the canal houses, galleries, and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host, OR Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes from Amsterdam's Golden Age
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens during tulip season (featuring over seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs)
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans outside of tulip season (historic windmills and charming Dutch houses)
- Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
- Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
Landmarks Keukenhof Zaanse Schans 
- Day 10
Amsterdam
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
