Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Your first day in Amsterdam is yours to spend however you'd like before your ship departs at 5 pm. Wander around the city, grab lunch at a local spot, or take the optional guided tour to Zaanse Schans where you'll see historic windmills and traditional Dutch architecture. Just make sure you're back at the ship by evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning, pick between a walking tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets and hidden corners, or a canal cruise showing off the grand Golden Age mansions. Afterward, the afternoon is flexible - join an optional excursion, explore the vibrant neighborhoods, check out galleries and shops, or just wander the canals. Your ship heads to Nijmegen in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets (choice of activity)
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (choice of activity)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (specific options not detailed in itinerary)
- Free time to explore Amsterdam's vibrant streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Arnhem
Start your morning with one choice: bike through the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, take a guided tour of Nijmegen (the Netherlands' oldest town with Roman ruins), or visit the Freedom Museum in Groesbeek for WWII history. In the afternoon, join a guided tour of Arnhem focusing on WWII sites and memorials, then taste local herb and vegetable products at a medieval castle before sailing to Cologne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour of Nijmegen (choice of activity)
- Guided Visit to the Freedom Museum in Groesbeek (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour of Arnhem featuring city's historical highlights and war memorials
- Tasting of herb and vegetable products at a medieval castle
Landmarks Ooijpolder Nature Reserve Nijmegen Freedom Museum (Groesbeek) Arnhem - Day 4
Cologne
Pick your morning activity: explore Cologne's Belgian Quarter on a guided walk, learn chocolate-making at the Chocolate Museum with hands-on demonstrations and tastings, or take a city walk to see the famous gothic cathedral with twin spires. Relax with a local Kölsch beer, enjoy some free time, and later catch live music from local performers aboard before heading to Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour through the Belgian Quarter (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour and Tasting at Cologne's Chocolate Museum (choice of activity)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled gothic cathedral (choice of activity)
- Live entertainment from local musicians on board
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager at local establishments
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Belgian Quarter (Cologne) Cologne Chocolate Museum - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Sail through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, passing ancient castles on 400-foot cliffs and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Choose your activity: hike through vineyards with your host, ride an open-air cable car to the Niederwald Monument (with an option to walk back through vineyards), or tour the Mechanical Music Museum. Every option includes a tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee before cruising to Frankfurt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim (choice of activity)
- Open-air cable car ride to Niederwald Monument with vineyard descent option (choice of activity)
- Tour of Mechanical Music Museum (choice of activity)
- Tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Niederwald Monument Mechanical Music Museum (Rüdesheim) - Day 6
Frankfurt
This morning, either bike through Frankfurt with your Adventure Host or take a guided tour to see cultural landmarks, the financial district's gleaming towers, and charming neighborhoods. Spend your afternoon exploring Frankfurt independently before the ship sails to Speyer in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Biking experience in Frankfurt (choice of activity)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt (choice of activity)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Frankfurt on your own
Landmarks Frankfurt - Day 7
Heidelberg
Choose one activity: walk Heidelberg's Philosophers' Way with your host, take a guided tour of Speyer to see its impressive Romanesque Cathedral, or explore Heidelberg Castle and its magnificent renaissance ruins, including the famous Great Vat wine barrel. After, you'll cruise to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along Philosophers' Way (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour of Speyer including imperial Cathedral (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle including the Great Vat (choice of activity)
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way (Heidelberg) - Day 8
Strasbourg
Pick your morning: bike around Strasbourg with your Adventure Host or join a sightseeing tour covering the Gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and astronomical clock, plus the charming La Petite France district. Later, choose a guided excursion to the historic Maginot Line fortifications, visit Alsace wine country, or spend free time exploring museums and the city center before sailing to Breisach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Biking tour of Strasbourg (choice of activity)
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France district (choice of activity)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace's wine country
- Free time to visit a museum or stroll across the city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France (Strasbourg) Maginot Line - Day 9
Freiburg - Colmar
Decide between a full-day guided tour of the Black Forest visiting an open-air museum, an authentic water mill, and watching butter-making demonstrations, or exploring Freiburg's medieval center surrounded by vineyards. There's also an optional excursion to the picturesque village of Colmar with its half-timbered buildings. Your cruise heads to Basel after.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (choice of activity)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the charming village of Colmar
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 10
Basel
Have breakfast on board this morning, then disembark and head to the airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
