Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get settled into your suite on the Scenic Space-Ship. This evening, there's a welcome reception where you can raise a glass and meet fellow travelers before the voyage begins.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Spend the morning relaxing on board as the ship sails towards Utrecht. You'll arrive around lunchtime in this canal-lined city, then you can choose between a guided tour of the historic center or head out to see De Haar Castle on an excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Scenic Space-Ship to Utrecht
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Utrecht - guided city tour with expert local guide
- Excursion to De Haar Castle - largest castle in the Netherlands with suspension bridge, furnished rooms, turrets and rose gardens
Landmarks Domtoren De Haar Castle - Day 3
Veere
The ship reaches Veere, a 13th-century village with a harbor full of yachts and Scottish heritage from its wool trading days. You have options: take a guided city walk, go on a cycling tour, or visit the Delta Works engineering site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Veere
Optional Activities
- Guided City Tour - discover heritage buildings, Scottish merchant houses, 15th-century town hall, defensive tower, and Grote Kerk (Gothic church)
- Cycling Tour - ride through Veere and surrounding unspoilt natural beauty along the dykes
- Delta Works Visit - tour complex series of dams and Storm Surge Barrier created to protect the Delta plain from flooding
Landmarks Veere Harbour Grote Kerk Veerse Meer Lake - Day 4
Antwerp, Belgium
Arrive in Antwerp, Belgium's diamond capital. Explore on a guided walking tour or choose optional excursions like WWI sites, the medieval town of Bruges, or a beer and chocolate tasting. Spend your afternoon however you like on shore or back on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Antwerp
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour - explore Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (medieval fortress), and main square with extravagant buildings
- Excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele - full day visit to WWI sites with memorials dedicated to 325,000 allied troops, learn about defense strategies and regional rebuilding; includes lunch in local restaurant
- Excursion to Bruges - coach transfer and guided walking tour through medieval centre including medieval Bell Tower and Belfry of Bruges (note: requires high level of fitness due to cobblestone surfaces and extensive walking)
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing - guided tasting journey exploring how local craft beer and chocolate pair together
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Belfry of Bruges - Day 5
Nijmegen
You'll dock in Nijmegen, the Netherlands' oldest city with Roman origins. Afternoon activities include the Arnhem Airborne Museum, a bike tour, the Open Air Museum, or Het Loo Royal Palace from the 17th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum - guided tour with local guide covering Battle of Arnhem, including Airborne Experience following British parachutists' footsteps in September 1944
- Biking tour of Arnhem - active guided cycling tour through Arnhem region with local guide commentary and stops at key attractions
- Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum guided exploration with local guide covering historic houses, mills, farmhouses, and Dutch work, customs and traditions
- Het Loo Royal Palace - visit 17th-century palace and museum in Appeldorn covering Dutch royal family history, elaborately decorated rooms, coach stables, and magnificent gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Het Loo Royal Palace Netherlands Open Air Museum - Day 6
Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf awaits with its world-class museums, luxury shops, and historic old town featuring around 260 pubs and bars. Check out the Media Harbour or explore the charming older district on foot, by bike, or join a beer tasting or art tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- City walking tour - guided exploration from gentrified Media Harbour to charming old town, including 450-year-old city hall and 13th-century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour - guided ride along Rhine River banks to historic Kaiserswerth region with 1,000-year-old fortress views
- Düsseldorf's Altbier - visit to microbreweries with sampling of traditional Altbier (top-fermented ale)
- Düsseldorf – City of Art - guided tour from historic Old Town to Media Hafen, concluding at K 21 Museum with self-guided contemporary exhibits exploration
Landmarks Düsseldorf Media Harbour Düsseldorf Old Town (Altstadt) Kaiserswerth K 21 Museum - Day 7
Moselle River Cruise to Cochem
Spend a full day cruising the Moselle River, watching half-timbered villages and vine-covered slopes pass by. In the afternoon, you'll sample local Moselle wines. By evening, you'll arrive in the medieval town of Cochem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise on Scenic Space-Ship along Moselle River
- Moselle Wine Degustation - afternoon wine tasting of local varieties
Landmarks Moselle River Valley Moselle Valley Castles - Day 8
Cochem to Bernkastel
Your day in Cochem revolves around pastel-colored buildings and half-timbered houses. You can visit Reichsburg Castle on the hilltop or explore by bike. Later, the ship heads to Bernkastel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon departure for Bernkastel
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem - guided tour of Reichsburg Castle (dating to Middle Ages) featuring knight's hall, trophy room, cellars, plus wandering historic Old Town buildings
- Cycling tour of Cochem - guided e-bike exploration of town and surrounding region, including views of Reichsburg Castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Old Town - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel is a well-preserved riverside town with 13th-century buildings and famous Riesling vineyards nearby. Try a guided city walk, go to historic Trier, or do a wine tasting. Tonight there's a classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche, Trier - private concert in UNESCO world heritage church with opportunity to admire incredible architecture and stained-glass windows
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour of Bernkastel - guided exploration of town architecture, culture, and Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Excursion to Trier - guided tour of charming Roman city including Porta Nigra (best-preserved Roman gate in Germany) and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting along the Moselle - guided visit to renowned winery with sampling of local wine varieties
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Bernkastel Market Square Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Koblenz
Koblenz sits where the Rhine and Moselle meet, blending two cultures across 2,000 years of history. Wander the old town, visit Marksburg Castle above the river, or take a trip to the medieval town of Limburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz - explore Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre), historic townhouses, charming squares, and churches
- Marksburg Castle - visit to 1117 castle perched above Rhine (only castle on Middle Rhine to avoid destruction); active tour for guests with good fitness and mobility
- Medieval Limburg - coach travel to charming medieval town with historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 11
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Cruise through the World Heritage Rhine Gorge with roughly 40 hilltop castles visible along the way. You'll hear the Lorelei legend and arrive in Rüdesheim surrounded by steep vineyards. Visit a museum or hike through vineyards with a cable car descent back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Rhine Gorge World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - mini train through winding streets to museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments; includes cable car option to Niederwald Monument (17th century statue commemorating German unification)
- Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through Rüdesheim's rolling Riesling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, followed by cable car descent to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 12
Heidelberg region
Arrive in Mannheim this morning. Transfer to Heidelberg for a walk or full historical tour of its Renaissance castle and the world's largest wine barrel. Or visit a prestigious vineyard in Bad Durkheim. You'll depart for Kehl in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Heidelberg or Bad Durkheim region
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with free time - brief walking tour of Old Town with some stairs and uneven ground, followed by leisure time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour including Heidelberg Castle (Renaissance structure north of Alps), courtyard, balcony with Old Town views, and great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel in castle cellar); includes free time before returning to ship (some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim - short drive through vine-covered landscapes to Fritz Ritter 9th generation family-owned vineyard with guided tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 13
Strasbourg, France
Kehl connects you to Strasbourg, the Alsace capital, with its half-timbered houses and canal network. Take a guided walk through the cathedral area, Petit France, and Grand Ile, or visit nearby Alsace wine villages like Mittelbergheim and Obernai.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg - guided exploration of Cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile; includes learning about Franco-German architectural and cultural influence (note: active walk)
- Alsace Wine Region - visit to Mittelbergheim ('Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'), wine cellar tasting, and neighboring town of Obernai with free time
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Mittelbergheim Obernai - Day 14
Breisach, Germany
Breisach sits between the Rhine and Black Forest as a food and wine destination with rebuilt cobbled streets and pastel houses. Sample wines at Kaiserstuhl, visit fairy-tale Colmar with its canals, or check out Freiburg near the Black Forest before returning for the final celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final evening on Scenic Space-Ship Rhine cruise
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl - sample wines from volcanic soil region shaped by eruptions 16 million years ago
- Excursion to Colmar - guided exploration of Venice-like canals, historic half-timbered houses (some dating back 1,000 years), cobblestoned streets, boutiques, cafes, and local markets
- Excursion to Freiburg - guided tour of picturesque medieval town centre on edge of Black Forest, including Freiburg Munster (cathedral that survived WWII bombings)
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Munster - Day 15
Breisach to Bordeaux, France
You'll board an included flight to Bordeaux and transfer to the Scenic Diamond for your 10-night cruise through the Bordeaux region's waterways.
Included Activities
- Flight to Bordeaux
- Transfer to Scenic Diamond
Landmarks Bordeaux - Day 16
Saint-Émilion
Morning on board as you cruise into Libourne, a 13th-century port. Relax on the Sun Deck or join a French cooking class. Spend the afternoon in Saint-Émilion exploring caves, catacombs, and the monolithic limestone church with its 38-meter bell tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion caves and catacombs including Monolithic church
- Access to Scenic Culinaire French cooking class (optional)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Culinaire French cooking class on board
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church, Saint-Émilion - Day 17
Libourne
Explore Libourne by walking tour or head into the Pomerol and Saint-Émilion wine regions for vineyard cycling and estate tastings. Try the 'Paint and Pour' watercolor class with wine on the Sun Deck. Later the ship moves to Fort Medoc.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne - guided exploration of fortified harbour town with rich history linked to wool, wine, salt and wood trade
- Wine tasting at Château Siaurac - visit largest and most iconic estate in Pomerol wine region, explore gardens, taste exceptional wines
- Wine tasting at Château Fleur Cardinale - guided tour of family-run vineyard in Saint-Émilion countryside, earned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé status in 2006, wine tasting
- Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac - cycle through wine-growing region to estate, learn about wines, enjoy tasting
- Paint and Pour - watercolor painting class on Sun Deck with local artist, river views, and local wine sipping
Landmarks Château Siaurac Château Fleur Cardinale - Day 18
Médoc Wine Region
Check out the Médoc wine region and its 'Route des Chateaux'. Choose a coach or e-bike tour through vineyards visiting estates for tastings. In the evening, there's a classical concert at 13th-century Château d'Agassac with a string quartet performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Chateau d'Agassac - string quartet performance in 13th-century château setting with garden exploration
Optional Activities
- Medoc wine tasting by coach - travel through scenic 'Route of Castles' with more than 16,000 hectares across eight appellations to local winery for wine tasting
- Medoc wine tasting by bicycle - e-bike tour through spectacular Médoc countryside, view grand aristocratic châteaux in world's leading red wine region, prestigious estate wine tasting
Landmarks Médoc Wine Region Château d'Agassac - Day 19
Fort Medoc to Cadillac
The ship sails to Cadillac, a 13th-century fortified town centered around a magnificent château. Learn how local explorer Anthony Laumet established Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, which inspired the Cadillac automobile brand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cadillac
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 20
Cadillac
Full day with options around Cadillac. Morning choices: visit Sauternes wine region or do e-bike vineyard cycling. Afternoon: explore 10th-century Roquetaillade Castle, bike through Loupiac wine region, or tour Château Toulouse-Lautrec, home of the famous French artist.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - visit to either Château Rayne Vigneau or Château De Malle (groups split), wine tasting with stunning vineyard views
- Sauternes by bike - cycle through rolling vineyards to Grand Cru Classé Chateau Mayne la Merci, learn winemaking history and production process, wine tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle - tour 13th-century château (comprising two castles and chapel) with family descendants who've resided for 700+ years
- Biking in the Loupiac Wine Region - guided cycle through Gironde landscapes in Loupiac wine region with views of Château Benauge, route through gently rolling backroads to Ste Croix du Mont, return to ship
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided tour of 500+ year old historic estate, family home of renowned artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, view artist's apartments and some of his greatest works
Landmarks Château Rayne Vigneau Château De Malle Chateau Mayne la Merci Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 21
Bordeaux
Wake in Bordeaux and explore this medieval trading port on foot, bike, or in a cooking class. Take guided city tours, cycle through historic areas, or 'Shop with a Chef' at local markets followed by a cooking demonstration. Evening brings exclusive after-hours access to Les Bassins de Lumières art installation with champagne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Oyster tasting - fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
- After-hours access to Les Bassins de Lumières with champagne welcome and exclusive show
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux - coach and walking tour of highlights including Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse ('Water Mirror'), learning about city history and culture; includes free shopping time
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux - guided bike tour through historic areas, cross bridges to see Royal Gate and Palais Rohan, relaxing in public gardens, sampling canelé (custard cake)
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - visit local food market with on-board chef to shop for and taste regional ingredients, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration of French popular dishes
Landmarks Bordeaux Gothic Cathedral Place de la Bourse Royal Gate Palais Rohan Les Bassins de Lumières Arcachon Bay - Day 22
Bordeaux
Continue exploring Bordeaux and nearby areas. Visit Cité du Vin Museum for an interactive wine experience. Try a motorbike and sidecar tour through Bordeaux or head to Arcachon for a walking tour, food market visit, and beach access. You'll sail toward Bourg this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum - local tram transfer, interactive wine discovery journey across world, cultures and civilizations
- Tour Bordeaux by Motorbike & Sidecar - explore Chartrons district, Place de la Bourse, Porte Cailhau, Saint Croix, right bank Saint-Pierre district from motorcycle and/or sidecar
- Visit Arcachon - walking tour with local guide of charming bayside town, Baltard market (undercover food hall with local delicacies), leisure time to explore seven-kilometre-long beach and shopping/dining precinct
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Arcachon Baltard Market Plage d'Arcachon - Day 23
Bourg
Bourg sits on a rocky promontory with ancient alleyways and half-timbered buildings on the Dordogne. Visit the Carriages Museum in Bourg Castle or take a full-day excursion to Cognac for a brandy estate tour and restaurant lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bourg tour with carriages Museum - guided visit to museum inside Bourg Castle with unique horse-drawn carriage collection, 16th-century passageway to guard's rooms, WWII oil tanks
- Full day excursion to Cognac - walking tour of fortified city renowned for world-class brandy production with free exploration time, lunch at local restaurant, tour of Rémy Martin estate with cognac sampling
Landmarks Bourg Castle Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 24
Blaye to Bordeaux
Sail to Blaye, a small hamlet known for its World Heritage citadel built to protect Bordeaux. Try a leisurely walk, active citadel exploration, scenic cycling on Captain's Road, or visit 15th-century Château La Roche Courbon perched on a cliffside. Return to Bordeaux for your final evening on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - stroll through charming World Heritage-listed city overlooking Gironde Estuary with local guide
- Active walking tour of Blaye - tour fascinating citadel on active walk with local guide, understand defense system created by architect Sébastien Vauban
- Guided cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour along named historic waterway where WWI captains chose homes in early 20th century
- Visit Chateau de la Roche Courbon - 15th-century fortified castle on high cliff overlooking River Bruant, guided visit of historic château transformed into château with sprawling manicured gardens
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Gironde Estuary Château La Roche Courbon - Day 25
Departure
After breakfast you'll disembark and transfer to Bordeaux airport or train station for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Bordeaux airport or train station
