Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Your journey starts this afternoon in Amsterdam. You'll board the 5-star Scenic Space-Ship and get settled into your cabin. After meeting other guests, there's a welcome reception to kick things off, so you can start getting to know people right away. The city itself is known for its narrow canals and well-preserved 17th-century buildings that line the waterways.
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam - Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you have options for how to spend your time. You can wander around Amsterdam on your own, or join one of several guided activities. The Keukenhof Gardens has seven million flowering bulbs on display. There's also a one-hour canal cruise, a walking tour that includes local culture and herring tasting, a digital art experience at Fabrique des Lumières, or an e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside if you're up for some pedaling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens
- Canal cruise - one-hour scenic cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration with history, culture, and local herring tasting
- Fabrique des Lumières - digital art installation experience
- Dutch Countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to outskirts with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Keukenhof Gardens Fabrique des Lumières - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
The ship cruises to Cologne today, a city with 2,000 years of history that was rebuilt after World War II damage. In the morning or afternoon, you can join a walking tour of the Old Town to see historic buildings, squares, and the Cologne Cathedral, which is a World Heritage site. After that, you'll have free time to explore the city's nightlife and restaurants before the ship departs later in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 4
Cologne to Koblenz
You arrive in Koblenz, a Roman city founded over 2,000 years ago where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. In the morning, choose from a guided walking tour of the old town and Florinsmarkt, a coach trip to medieval Limburg with half-timbered houses and a cathedral, or a journey through the Moselle Valley to Cochem to see its castle. The afternoon brings a cruise through the Rhine Gorge with 40 hilltop castles and the famous Lorelei statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz - old town, townhouses, squares, churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Medieval Limburg excursion - coach transfer with walking tour of half-timbered houses and cathedral visit
- Cochem & Moselle Valley - coach through valley to Cochem, walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit
Landmarks/POIs Lorelei statue Reichsburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alten Lahnbrücke Florinsmarkt - Day 5
Koblenz to Mannheim
Mannheim is known for its 18th-century grid layout and grand Baroque squares and palace. This morning you'll pick a guided excursion to Heidelberg (with castle visit option) or Bad Dürkheim for vineyard touring and wine tasting. Later in the day, you head to Rastatt for an exclusive experience: a private tour of the Baroque Palace of Rastatt, which was modeled on Versailles, followed by a classical music performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening private classical music performance at Baroque Palace of Rastatt
- Exploration of Rastatt Baroque Palace and gardens
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg - coach transfer, brief walking tour of Old Town, and free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour of city and Heidelberg Castle with views and world's largest wine barrel
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - vineyard tour and wine tasting at Fritz Ritter family vineyard
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Rastatt Baroque Palace Heidelberg Old Town Fritz Ritter vineyard - Day 6
Rastatt to Baden-Baden
After waking in Rastatt, the ship heads to Baden-Baden, a famous spa town on the Black Forest edge where European elites came in the 19th century. Pick a morning activity: a walking tour of the elegant Kurhaus and Roman baths, a relaxing visit to Caracalla Spa with naturally heated thermal waters, or a tour of Schloss Favorite, the oldest German porcelain palace and former hunting lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Baden-Baden - Kurhaus, casino, luxury shopping colonnade, and Roman baths remains
- Baden-Baden spa visit - Caracalla Spa thermal bath experience with naturally heated waters
- Schloss Favorite - tour of oldest German porcelain palace and former 18th-century aristocratic hunting lodge
Landmarks/POIs Caracalla Spa Kurhaus Baden-Baden Roman Baths Baden-Baden Schloss Favorite - Day 7
Baden-Baden to Kehl/Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl, just across from Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. The city has colorful half-timbered houses, canals, and a mix of French and German culture. For the morning, choose an active walking tour of the cathedral and historic sites, a coach tour through the Alsace wine region to Obernai with wine tasting in Mittelbergheim, or a scenic e-bike ride through Strasbourg's 500 kilometers of bicycle trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg - cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, French and German architecture
- Alsace wine region excursion - coach through wine region to Obernai with free time, then Mittelbergheim wine tasting
- E-bike cycle tour through Strasbourg - exploration of historic buildings, parks, canals, and charming suburbs
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 8
Kehl to Basel
Your cruise ends this morning in Basel. You'll have one last breakfast on board before disembarking, carrying memories of the journey along the Rhine and through Europe's historic towns and villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast
