Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and get settled at your hotel. This evening there's a Welcome Reception where you'll meet the other travelers on your trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zürich)
- Day 2
Zurich to Lucerne
Start with a guided walk around Zurich, checking out Bahnhofstrasse and Grossmünster Church, then stroll along Limmatquai boulevard next to the Limmat River. After that you'll head through the Swiss countryside to Lucerne. Dinner at your hotel includes fellow travelers, so it's a good chance to get to know the group better.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Lucerne (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided orientation tour of Zurich
- Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse
- Visit Grossmünster Church
- Explore Limmatquai boulevard
- Travel through Swiss countryside to Lucerne
Landmarks Bahnhofstrasse Grossmünster Church Limmatquai Lake Zurich 
- Day 3
Lucerne
Explore Lucerne with a guide, visiting the Lion of Lucerne monument and walking across Chapel Bridge with its distinctive octagonal Water Tower. Later you'll take the world's steepest cogwheel railway up Mt Pilatus for views across the region. There's an optional Swiss Folklore Show and Dinner available this evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Lucerne (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Visit Lion of Lucerne monument
- Walk along Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
- Travel to peak of Mt Pilatus on world's steepest cogwheel railway
Optional Activities
- Swiss Folklore Show & Dinner at alpine restaurant with yodelling, alpine horns and traditional band
Landmarks Lion of Lucerne Chapel Bridge Water Tower Mt Pilatus - Day 4
Lucerne to Interlaken
After breakfast, travel by coach to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the resort town at your own pace before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Interlaken)
Included Activities
- Travel by coach to Interlaken
- Day 5
Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe)
Take a cogwheel train up to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters, Europe's highest railway station. The journey takes you through the Bernese Alps with views of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and alpine meadows. Spend time at the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory once you reach the top.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Interlaken)
Included Activities
- Ascend to Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) aboard cogwheel train
- Explore Ice Palace
- Visit Sphinx Observatory
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Bernese Alps Ice Palace Sphinx Observatory - Day 6
Interlaken to Lausanne via GoldenPass Express
Board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic train ride through the Swiss countryside heading to Montreux. You'll pass through charming towns like Gstaad, Château-d'Oex, and Montbovon. Later a local train takes you to Lausanne where you have free time to see what the city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mövenpick Lausanne)
Included Activities
- Journey on GoldenPass Express to Montreux
- Travel through Gstaad
- Pass through Château-d'Oex
- Pass through Montbovon
- Local train from Montreux to Lausanne
Landmarks Gstaad Château-d'Oex Montbovon Lake Geneva 
- Day 7
Lausanne
You have the day free in Lausanne to enjoy the Alpine views and wander the old town on Lake Geneva's shores. An optional tour to Vevey and Chaplin's World is available if you want to do something organized. Join everyone for a Farewell Dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mövenpick Lausanne)
Optional Activities
- Tour to Vevey and Chaplin's World - visit the Manoir depicting Chaplin's final 25 years, explore Hollywood-style studio, stroll through four-hectare garden estate (additional expense)
Landmarks Vevey Chaplin's World - Day 8
Lausanne to Basel via Bern
Stop in Bern for a guided tour of Switzerland's capital. From there you'll continue to Basel where you board your river ship. A welcome reception in the evening lets you meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelmarvel Rigel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bern
- Travel to Basel
- Board river ship
Landmarks Bern 
- Day 9
Black Forest (Triberg)
Leave the ship and travel by coach through the Black Forest, where tall pines and birch forests cover the landscape. Stop at the picturesque village of Triberg before heading back to your river ship for a Welcome Dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Black Forest
- Visit Triberg village
Landmarks Breisach Black Forest Triberg 
- Day 10
Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city on the France-Germany border. You'll have a guided walking tour through the old town to see the medieval architecture and famous cathedral. During a food tasting you can try local cheeses and regional sweets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of old town
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Food tasting with local cheeses and sweets
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Strasbourg Old Town - Day 11
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, known as the most scenic part of the Rhine with steep vineyard slopes and dramatic castles along the banks. In Rüdesheim, hop on the Winzerexpress mini road train for a ride through town and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Ride Winzerexpress mini road train
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 12
Moselle River to Cochem
Navigate scenic stretches of the Moselle River by ship. When you reach Cochem, take a walking tour through narrow alleyways lined with half-timbered houses and visit Cochem Castle, which sits on a hill overlooking the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle River
- Walking tour of Cochem
- Visit Cochem Castle
Landmarks Moselle River Cochem Cochem Castle 
- Day 13
Cologne and Brühl
The ship takes you to Cologne where you'll learn about the Kölner Dom cathedral and its six-century construction history. Then travel by coach to Brühl to explore Augustusburg Palace, a World Heritage site with landscaped gardens. You'll return to Cologne with free time to explore the city center on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cologne
- Coach transfer to Brühl
- Visit Augustusburg Palace
- Walk through landscaped parks and gardens between castle and Falkenlust hunting lodge
Landmarks Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust hunting lodge 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
Board a glass-top boat for a guided canal tour, gliding past Amsterdam's waterside buildings and 17th-century canal houses. Afterward you can explore the city at your own pace, walking the streets and canals that gave Amsterdam the nickname 'The Venice of the North.'
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat canal tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at your own pace
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 15
Departure from Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembark from the ship and get transferred to Amsterdam Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Amsterdam Airport
