Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and check in to the river cruise starting at 4:00 PM. After settling into your cabin, there's a welcome cocktail followed by dinner on board. Later in the evening, a traditional shanty choir performance entertains guests in the main lounge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Welcome dinner
- Traditional shanty choir performance on board
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Breakfast comes first this morning, then you'll head out on a morning canal cruise through Amsterdam's waterways. Back on the ship by lunchtime, and after eating you'll depart for Utrecht before continuing toward Cologne. The ship travels through the afternoon and evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Cologne
The ship arrives in Cologne early morning. You'll join a guided tour walking through the old town and visiting Cologne Cathedral, one of the most famous in Europe. A Kölsch beer tasting happens after the tour. Free time follows for wandering on your own, or sign up for the optional excursion to the Siebengebirge mountains and Drachenfels castle ruins if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne old town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- Kölsch beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting (Package A, B, C)
- Siebengebirge and Drachenfels castle ruins (Package C)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Drachenfels Castle 
- Day 4
Cochem
Travel continues along the Moselle River, and you'll arrive in Cochem by afternoon. A guided tour takes you through this historic town, with Reichsburg Castle towering above the riverbank being the main highlight. That evening, there's a wine tasting at a local vinotheque where you can sample regional Moselle wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem
- Visit Reichsburg Castle
Optional Activities
- Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle (Package A, B, C)
- AMADEUS Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery (Package B, C)
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River 
- Day 5
Rüdesheim
Starting early, a guided tour walks you through Koblenz's romantic alleyways and narrow streets. Later you'll cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, passing roughly 40 castles along the riverbanks and seeing the legendary Loreley Rock. By late afternoon, you'll arrive in Rüdesheim with time to explore this charming wine town before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz
- Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley
- Passage of Loreley Rock
Optional Activities
- Koblenz walking tour (Package A, B, C)
- Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum (Package B, C)
- AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse (Package C)
Landmarks Loreley Rock Upper Middle Rhine Valley 
- Day 6
Heidelberg - Speyer
The ship moors in Mannheim early morning. After breakfast, a sightseeing tour heads to Heidelberg where you'll see the castle ruins and walk through romantic old streets. An afternoon stop in Speyer includes a walking tour of this historic city and a pretzel tasting. The ship continues cruising overnight toward Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Heidelberg sightseeing tour
- Visit Heidelberg castle ruins
- Speyer walking tour
- Speyer pretzel tasting
Optional Activities
- Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins (Package A, B, C)
- Speyer walking tour (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Speyer Cathedral 
- Day 7
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Strasbourg early morning for a city tour covering the old town and Strasbourg Cathedral. A leisurely boat trip on the River Ill follows, taking you through the historic Petite France district and the modern European Quarter. Lunch happens on the ship, then a gala dinner in the evening celebrates the journey so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Strasbourg city tour
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Boat trip on River Ill through Petite France and European Quarter
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg with canal boat tour (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petite France European Quarter - Day 8
Basel to Lucerne
After disembarking in Basel, a coach takes you through the Swiss Alps to Lucerne. Once there, a walking tour shows you around town, including the iconic 700-year-old Chapel Bridge. You'll check into Hotel Astoria Lucerne and have a welcome dinner at the hotel that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from ship in Basel to Lucerne
- Lucerne walking tour
- Chapel Bridge visit
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Water Tower 
- Day 9
Lucerne
You'll take the world's steepest cogwheel railroad up to Mount Pilatus at 2,128 meters for spectacular Alpine views and fresh mountain air. Options include having lunch at mountain restaurants before heading back down by aerial cableway and panoramic gondola. The afternoon is free for shopping or relaxing by the lake back in Lucerne.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mount Pilatus
- Steepest cogwheel railway ride
- Aerial cableway and panoramic gondola descent
Landmarks Mount Pilatus - Day 10
Lucerne to Zurich
After breakfast and checking out, a coach takes you to Zurich through stunning Alpine scenery with crystal blue lakes, rolling green hills, and snow-capped peaks around you. In Zurich, a city tour covers the main sites, then you'll have free time to check out museums, browse boutiques, or walk along the lake. Check into AMERON Zurich Bellerive au Lac for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach trip to Zurich through Swiss Alps
- Zurich city tour
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Boutique shopping
- Lakeside activities
Landmarks Lake Zurich - Day 11
Zurich Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the hotel and head to Zurich Airport by transfer. This marks the end of your river cruise and Alpine mountain tour through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
