Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
You'll fly into Zurich and transfer to Basel, which sits right on the Rhine River and has a great art and culture scene. After you board the 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon, there's time to meet other guests before the welcome reception kicks off this evening to celebrate the start of your cruise.
Landmarks Basel Rhine River - Day 2
Kehl/Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl this afternoon, just across the border from Strasbourg in France's Alsace region. You can walk through the charming half-timbered houses, check out the medieval architecture, and wander around the canals that mix French and German influences. Guided city tours are available, or you might try wine region excursions, or simply explore the local culture on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile
- Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine region coach tour to Obernai with wine tasting in local cellar
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Alsace Wine Region - Day 3
Rastatt/Baden-Baden
You'll dock in Rastatt, a Baroque town that opens up to Baden-Baden spa town. The elegant architecture and historic Roman baths are worth seeing, and there are luxurious thermal spas on the edge of the Black Forest if you want to relax. This evening brings an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience with a private classical concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private performance with accomplished musicians and a soloist at Baroque Palace of Rastatt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical evening concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden including Kurhaus and Roman baths
- Scenic Freechoice: Baden-Baden spa visit at Caracalla Spa with thermal baths
- Scenic Freechoice: Schloss Favorite palace tour
Landmarks Baroque Palace of Rastatt Baden-Baden Kurhaus Roman Baths Caracalla Spa Schloss Favorite Black Forest - Day 4
Mannheim/Heidelberg
Arriving in Mannheim this morning, you'll notice the distinctive 18th-century grid pattern and grand Baroque squares throughout the city. From there, you can venture into the surrounding region. Options include orientation or historical tours of nearby Heidelberg with its iconic Renaissance castle, or wine tastings at a family-owned vineyard in Bad Dürkheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation tour of Heidelberg including Old Town with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz Ritter vineyard tour and tasting
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Dürkheim Fitz Ritter Vineyard - Day 5
Rhine Gorge to Koblenz
This morning you'll cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometre stretch packed with around 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span 1,000 years of history. Keep an eye out for the Lorelei statue as you pass by. After docking in Koblenz this afternoon where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, you can choose between wine tastings, city walks, or trips to the romantic Moselle Valley and Cochem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Winter winery visit with ice wine tasting and production learning
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Koblenz old town including Florinsmarkt
- Scenic Freechoice: Cochem and Moselle Valley tour with walking tour and Reichsburg Castle visit
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Koblenz Florinsmarkt Moselle Valley Cochem Reichsburg Castle - Day 6
Cologne to Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Cologne this morning, a city with 2,000 years of history behind it. The restored Old Town has historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral is hard to miss. Guided city walks are available or you might visit the magnificent Augustusburg Palace. This afternoon, the ship departs for Amsterdam where you can relax on board with access to spa services and the Salt Therapy Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Cologne's Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Freechoice: Augustusburg Palace tour with local guide
- Scenic Freechoice: Tour of Cologne Cathedral with local guide and UNESCO World Heritage site history
Optional Activities
- Spa massage on board (costs apply)
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Cologne Cologne Cathedral Augustusburg Palace Rhine River - Day 7
Amsterdam
Arriving in Amsterdam this morning, you'll explore the UNESCO-listed canal system with its well-preserved 16th-century houses, charming bridges, and narrow cobbled laneways. Walking tours include local herring tasting if you're interested, or there's immersive digital art at Fabrique des Lumières. Guided visits to the Rijksmuseum are another option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam with local guide, herring tasting included
- Scenic Freechoice: Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Rijksmuseum visit with local guide overview and free time
Landmarks Amsterdam Amsterdam Canal System Fabrique des Lumières Rijksmuseum - Day 8
Amsterdam Departure
Your cruise finishes this morning in Amsterdam. After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark with memories from your European river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam
