Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get transferred from the airport to your hotel for a 3-night stay. After settling in, you can rest or start exploring on your own. The city has plenty to see whenever you're ready, from historic streets and the River Thames to parks throughout the area.
Optional Activities
- Explore London's centuries-old multicultural streets at your own pace
- Leisurely stroll along the River Thames
- Walk through London's beautiful urban parks
- Day 2
London
A guided city tour takes you through London's main landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. You'll also see Trafalgar Square and the West End theatre district, plus catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony if timing works out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
- Visit to the West End theatre district
- View of Trafalgar Square
- Witness the Changing of the Guard
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea (extra expense)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square - Day 3
London
This day is completely yours to plan. Check out the London Eye for views across the city, head to the British Museum, or walk through Hyde Park. Shoreditch has street art worth seeing, and there's always a show happening in the West End if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to the London Eye for panoramic views
- Visit to the British Museum
- Stroll through Hyde Park
- Explore street art in Shoreditch
- Attend a theatre show in the West End
- Guided Tour of Camden and Borough Market (extra expense)
Landmarks London Eye British Museum Hyde Park - Day 4
London to Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll get transferred to St. Pancras station to catch a train to Amsterdam. Once you arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station, you'll board your luxury European cruise, bringing with you memories of London's landmarks and royal history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Amsterdam Centraal Station - Day 5
Amsterdam - Alkmaar
You have a choice for the morning in Alkmaar, a Dutch town with canals and medieval buildings. Either explore the historic center and the famous cheese market where traditional cheesemakers work, or take a bike tour through the surrounding countryside. Later, the ship sails on the Rhine River where you can have drinks on the Sun Deck and join the welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar including historic center and cheese market
- Sailing on the Rhine River
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to Waterland
- Dutch Delights (extra expense)
Landmarks Alkmaar - Day 6
Düsseldorf - Cologne
A walking tour shows you Düsseldorf's stylish shops and charming Old Town along the Rhine River. The ship then travels to Cologne, where you'll see the famous Gothic Cathedral and experience the city's lively atmosphere and character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Cologne - Koblenz
The cruise heads to Koblenz, a town surrounded by vineyards and mountains. A walking tour covers the Roman history and the Church of Our Lady at the German Corner where two rivers meet. Then you'll sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site with castles on hilltops and medieval villages throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Visit to Church of Our Lady
- Sailing through the Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Church of Our Lady German Corner Rhine Gorge 
- Day 8
Heidelberg
You'll explore Heidelberg, known as the UNESCO City of Literature. A guided tour starts at Heidelberg Castle with its Renaissance ruins and gardens, then a hike offers views over the city. Later this evening, there's a private concert in a historical venue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle Renaissance ruins
- Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 9
Kehl - Strasbourg
You transfer by coach from Kehl to Strasbourg, a medieval town with cobblestone squares and half-timbered buildings. An included excursion takes you through the heart of Alsace, and you'll sample traditional regional food and flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace excursion
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Strasbourg - Day 10
Freiburg - Breisach
Choose between visiting Freiburg, known as the Capital of the Black Forest, where you can try authentic Black Forest food, or take a guided bike tour through Breisach. It depends on how active you want to be this day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
- Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
Landmarks Freiburg 
- Day 11
Basel - Zermatt
After breakfast in Basel, a charming Rhine-side town in Switzerland, you'll transfer by coach to Zermatt, a mountain resort village at the base of the Matterhorn. You'll stay there for 2 nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Basel Matterhorn 
- Day 12
Zermatt
A guided walking tour shows you Zermatt, the car-free village that's kept its original character with the Matterhorn towering nearby. In the afternoon, you can either explore on your own or take the cog rail up to Gornergrat, which sits at 3,089 metres/10,135 feet high.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zermatt
Optional Activities
- Cog rail journey to Gornergrat Matterhorn at 3,089 metres (extra expense)
Landmarks Gornergrat - Day 13
Zermatt to Zurich
The Glacier Express takes you on a scenic rail journey through the Swiss Alps. You'll relax in your seat while looking out at the mountains the entire way. When you arrive at the station, you'll transfer by coach to Zurich for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glacier Express rail journey through the Swiss Alps from Zermatt to Chur
- Day 14
Zurich
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and head to the airport with memories of the Rhine River and Swiss mountain landscapes from the past two weeks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
