Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and check into your hotel. The city has a strong financial reputation and offers a vibrant cultural scene with contemporary art galleries throughout. Settle in for your first night and get ready to explore.
- Day 2
Lucerne - Bern
This morning starts with a guided walk through Zurich's city centre, heading along Bahnhofstrasse and through the Old Town's medieval streets. You'll pass St Peter's Church and Grossmünster with its twin towers. After that, travel to Lucerne and see the 685-year-old wooden footbridge crossing Lake Lucerne with Alps views in the distance. Later you'll arrive in Bern, Switzerland's capital, to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich
- Visit St Peter's Church
- Visit Grossmünster church
- Travel through Lucerne
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse Limmat River St Peter's Church Grossmünster Lake Lucerne Wooden Footbridge Alps - Day 3
Gstaad - Montreux
Head up into the Swiss Alps this morning to reach Gstaad, a chic mountain village popular with international visitors. You'll see the Gstaad Palace hotel sitting above the village and have time to walk through the upscale shopping district while taking in mountain views. By evening you'll head down to Montreux on Lake Geneva, known for its scenic waterfront and charming atmosphere along the lakeside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gstaad village
- View Gstaad Palace hotel
- Travel to Montreux
Landmarks Gstaad Palace Lake Geneva - Day 4
Montreux
An optional early morning walk along Lake Geneva's path offers nice views across the water. Later, board the panoramic cheese train heading to Château-d'Oex where you'll watch a cheesemaker work with traditional methods at Restaurant Le Chalet, turning milk into hard cheese right in front of you. This gives a real sense of local cheese production methods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic train journey to Château-d'Oex
- Traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk along Lake Geneva shoreline
Landmarks Lake Geneva Château-d'Oex - Day 5
Montreux to Basel
Transfer from Montreux to Basel today where you'll board your river cruise vessel. Get settled into your suite and prepare to start traveling along the Rhine and Moselle rivers with stops in different towns and wine regions ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on Scenic Space-Ship cruise
- Day 6
Breisach
Your ship arrives in Breisach this morning, a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and Black Forest near Alsace. The town was rebuilt after World War II with cobbled streets and pastel houses throughout. You can choose to explore Colmar's colorful canals and half-timbered buildings, visit Kaiserstuhl vineyard region for wine sampling, check out medieval Freiburg with its 13th century cathedral, or tour Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg from the 12th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Colmar
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Excursion to Freiburg with guided walking tour
- Tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Landmarks Colmar Kaiserstuhl Freiburg Minster Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg Rhine River Black Forest 
- Day 7
Rastatt
Docked in Rastatt on the northern Black Forest edge, the town features a well-preserved Baroque centre and modern arts scene. Spend a relaxed morning on the ship, then choose afternoon options like visiting Baden-Baden's spa and casino, touring Schloss Favorite palace with its porcelain collection, or taking a guided walk through Strasbourg's half-timbered Old Town with canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Baden-Baden with walking tour
- Visit Schloss Favorite palace
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks Baden-Baden Casino Roman Baths Schloss Favorite Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile European Parliament - Day 8
Rüdesheim
The ship docks in Rüdesheim this morning, a charming riverside town surrounded by steep vineyards producing wine for two thousand years. Half-timbered houses line the streets along with wine taverns and shops. Choose to see Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with its mechanical instruments and optional cable car to the Niederwald Monument, or join a guided hike through vineyards famous for Riesling production.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
- Cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through vineyards with cable car return
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument 
- Day 9
Cochem
Arrive in Cochem, a historic riverside town on the Moselle with pastel buildings and half-timbered houses scattered through cobbled streets. A medieval hilltop castle overlooks sloped vineyards surrounding the town. Pick between a guided walking tour of Reichsburg Castle and the Old Town, or an e-bike tour through town and the countryside. Return to the ship to relax with regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Scenic Space-Ship Panorama Lounge & Bar
- Use of e-bikes for exploring
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Reichsburg Castle and Old Town
- Guided e-bike cycling tour of Cochem and region
- Relaxing massage at Wellness Centre
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River 
- Day 10
Bernkastel
The ship stops in Bernkastel, a well-preserved riverside town with an atmospheric market square featuring 13th century buildings. The region produces Bernkasteler Doctor, one of the world's famous Riesling vineyards, and nearby sit Landshut Castle ruins. Choose a guided walking tour of local architecture and culture, or join a wine tasting tour sampling Riesling wines from the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel with local expert
- Wine tasting along the Moselle region
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Rathaus (Town Hall) - Day 11
Koblenz
Koblenz docking gives you optional coffee service to your suite before breakfast in Crystal Dining. This ancient German city sits where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and blends French and German cultures over two thousand years of history. You can take a guided walk through the old town's winding streets and historic churches, visit the fairytale Burg Eltz castle, or join an e-bike tour along both rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Crystal Dining
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz
- Guided tour of Burg Eltz castle
- Guided e-bike cycling tour along Moselle and Rhine rivers
- Coffee delivery to suite by butler
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Burg Eltz Rhine River Moselle River - Day 12
Koblenz to Frankfurt
After breakfast, say goodbye to friends you've made and transfer to Frankfurt airport for your flight home. You'll leave with stories and memories from your river cruise through Switzerland, France, and Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Frankfurt
