Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Your first day in Amsterdam is yours to do whatever you'd like. Wander through the canal-lined streets, rent a bike and cycle around like locals do, or spend time in one of the many museums. You could also just find a spot along the water and take in the vibe of the city at whatever pace suits you.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
A guided walking tour takes you through the quieter cobblestone streets to find parts of Amsterdam most visitors miss. After that, your Suite Ship opens for boarding. If you're interested, there's an optional trip to Zaanse Schans where you can see traditional windmills and old Dutch houses, or you can head straight to the ship and settle in.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam off the beaten path through cobblestone streets
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
You'll take a guided canal cruise to see the grand mansions from Amsterdam's golden age. In the afternoon, head to the Adventure Center to pick from various activities or explore museums and galleries on your own. Later, you'll board your ship for the journey to Cologne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Canal Cruise of Amsterdam past stately homes of the Golden Age
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (specific options available at Adventure Center)
- Free time to visit Amsterdam museums or galleries
- Day 4
Cologne
In Cologne, you have choices: bike through the city with locals, take a guided tour of the Jewish heritage sites, or walk through the city and see the famous Gothic cathedral with its twin spires. Back on the ship, there's local Kölsch beer and music from musicians performing live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host (activity option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (activity option)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore and enjoy Kölsch pale lager at local venues
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 5
Cochem
Multiple options available today. Bike along the Mosel river, visit a former German Central Bank bunker to see Cold War vaults underground, or walk through Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle perched on the hilltop. An optional excursion to Eltz Castle is also available if you want to add more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along the Mosel river with Adventure Host (activity option)
- Visit to former Deutsche Bundesbank bunker with underground vault tour (activity option)
- Guided Walk of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle visit (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Eltz Castle - Day 6
Trier
Trier is Germany's oldest city and you'll have several ways to experience it. Walk around on your own with an Adventure Host, take a guided tour starting at Porta Nigra, or join a history-focused tour that covers the Roman amphitheater and imperial baths. Optional afternoon excursions are available, and the ship offers live entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wander and Discover Trier with Adventure Host (activity option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Trier from Porta Nigra (activity option)
- Roman Trier Guided Tour with amphitheater and imperial baths visit (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions available in the afternoon
Landmarks Porta Nigra Trier Amphitheater Imperial Baths - Day 7
Bernkastel to Koblenz
Choose between biking along the Mosel or walking through the wine village of Bernkastel with its medieval marketplace and old timber-framed buildings. If wine interests you, there's an optional afternoon winery visit with tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along the Mosel river with Adventure Host (activity option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Bernkastel wine village (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to a local winery for wine tasting
Landmarks Bernkastel Marketplace - Day 8
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
In Koblenz, you can bike on the Mosel side, take a guided walk past fortresses and old monuments, or tour Sayn Manor House. Then your ship sails through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, where you'll have free time to walk around this wine village. An optional cruise through the dramatic Rhine scenery is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike exploration of Koblenz's Mosel side with Adventure Host (activity option)
- Guided City Walk of Koblenz amid fortress walls and monuments (activity option)
- Guided Tour of Sayn Manor House (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Rüdesheim in the evening
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Sayn Manor House - Day 9
Ludwigshafen to Speyer to Strasbourg
Start your day in Heidelberg with options like the Philosophers' path walk, a tour of Schwetzingen Palace and its gardens, or Heidelberg Castle to see the Renaissance ruins and the famous Great Vat wine barrel. A short sail takes you to Speyer for free time, then you'll cruise overnight toward Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inspiring walk on Heidelberg's Philosophers' way with Adventure Host (activity option)
- Guided Tour of Schwetzingen Palace, gardens, and palace square (activity option)
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat wine barrel (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Speyer at own pace
Landmarks Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg) Schwetzingen Palace Heidelberg Castle - Day 10
Strasbourg to Breisach
Explore Strasbourg by bike or join a sightseeing tour of the Gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and astronomical clock, followed by La Petite France district. You can choose optional afternoon excursions or spend time on your own visiting museums and walking the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (activity option)
- City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France district (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions available in the afternoon
- Free time to visit museums or stroll through city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France - Day 11
Breisach to Basel
Pick a full-day Black Forest tour that includes an open-air museum, working water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration, or visit a local winery to learn about German winemaking and taste some wines. An optional morning trip to Colmar with its medieval architecture is another choice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and butter-making demonstration (activity option)
- Local winery visit in Breisach with German winemaking explanation and wine tasting (activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with medieval and early renaissance architecture
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Black Forest Colmar - Day 12
Basel to Lucerne
You'll disembark in Basel and take a motorcoach to Mount Pilatus. The trip up almost 7,000 feet offers spectacular views of central Switzerland (or you'll visit the Swiss Transport Museum if weather doesn't cooperate). Later, a guided walk through Lucerne shows you Thorwaldsen's Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus almost 7,000 ft (2,132 m) up for spectacular views over central Switzerland
- Guided Walking Tour of Lucerne including Thorwaldsen's Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Swiss Transport Museum visit (alternative if Mount Pilatus visit not possible due to bad weather)
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Swiss Transport Museum - Day 13
Lucerne
Your day in Lucerne is completely open. Walk through the different squares and churches, see how the city blends old traditions with modern life, or spend time shopping in the center. It's all on your schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Lucerne's squares and churches
- Free time to experience tradition and modernity in the city
- Free time for shopping in the city center
- Day 14
Lucerne
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
