Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxury river ship, then head to your suite with canal views. This evening there's a welcome reception where you'll meet fellow travelers and toast to the journey ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception aboard Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Düsseldorf
Start with coffee in your suite and breakfast in the main dining room. Later the ship cruises to Düsseldorf where you'll join a walking tour of the Christmas markets and Old Town with a local guide, then you have free time to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide
- Visit to Düsseldorf Christmas Markets
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town Königsallee - Day 3
Düsseldorf to Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne before lunch and take a walking tour to see the Cologne Cathedral and Christmas Markets. Spend time browsing the festive stalls for treats and decorations, then head back to the ship after dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Visit to Cologne Christmas Markets
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 4
Cologne to Rüdesheim
The ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge where you'll see vineyards and old castles along the way. After arriving in Rüdesheim, you'll take a mini-train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see 350 instruments from the 1700s and 1800s, then explore the wine town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Rüdesheim to Mannheim
You reach Mannheim early and pick your activity for the day: either explore Heidelberg with a brief tour and free time, or take a historical tour that includes Heidelberg Castle and the world's largest wine barrel. By evening you'll attend a private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink)
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and the Great Heidelberg Tun
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Bruchsal Palace - Day 6
Mannheim to Strasbourg
After cruising to Kehl, you'll transfer to Strasbourg on the Rhine border where French and German cultures meet. You'll do a guided walking tour first, then have free time to check out the Christmas markets, which are the largest in Europe, set up throughout the town squares.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg with local guide
- Visit to Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Landmarks Strasbourg Christmas Markets - Day 7
Strasbourg to Breisach
You wake up in Breisach and choose between two activities: either explore Colmar's medieval streets and Christmas Markets, or visit Freiburg to see the 13th century Freiburg Minster cathedral and its markets at the edge of the Black Forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets
- Guided tour of Freiburg Christmas Markets with visit to 13th Century Freiburg Minster cathedral
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Minster - Day 8
Breisach to Zurich
After breakfast, you'll transfer from Basel to Zurich airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
