Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the whole day to explore on your own terms. Take your time checking out the Eiffel Tower, walking along the Seine, or strolling through the Champs-Élysées at whatever pace feels right to you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Visit Champs-Élysées
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine - Day 2
Paris
This morning you'll join a guided coach tour that takes in Paris's main districts and landmarks, hitting the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Seine Palais Garnier The Louvre Les Invalides - Day 3
Paris
Pick one excursion for the morning: wander Montmartre's narrow cobblestone streets and see its artistic side, including a vineyard and green spaces, or head to Atelier des Lumières for immersive digital art. Later, spend the afternoon exploring Paris on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Secrets of Montmartre walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Atelier des Lumières digital art exhibition
Landmarks/POIs Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
You'll travel by high-speed train to Amsterdam and board the Scenic Space-Ship vessel. This evening there's a welcome reception where you can toast to the journey ahead and meet fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Spend your morning in Amsterdam exploring the UNESCO-listed canals with their 16th-century architecture, charming bridges, and narrow cobbled streets. Then pick one excursion: visit the Keukenhof Gardens, take a canal cruise, do a walking tour with herring tasting, see the Fabrique des Lumières digital art, or take an e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam
- Scenic Freechoice: Fabrique des Lumières
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch Countryside e-bike tour
Landmarks/POIs Keukenhof Gardens Fabrique des Lumières - Day 6
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne this afternoon and join a walking tour of the Old Town to see historic buildings, squares, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Since the ship departs late, you'll have free time to explore and experience the city's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Koblenz
Arriving in Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, you can pick one morning activity: guided walking tour of the old town with historic churches, coach trip to medieval Limburg with half-timbered houses, or a Moselle Valley tour to Cochem with its castle. Afternoons you'll relax on a scenic Rhine Gorge cruise spotting 40 hilltop castles and the Lorelei statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Koblenz
- Scenic Freechoice: Medieval Limburg coach excursion
- Scenic Freechoice: Cochem & Moselle Valley excursion
- Rhine Gorge scenic cruise
Landmarks/POIs Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn Alten Lahnbrücke Cochem Reichsburg Castle Rhine Gorge Lorelei - Day 8
Mannheim to Rastatt
You'll arrive in Mannheim this morning and choose one excursion: orientation tour of Heidelberg's Old Town, guided tour of Heidelberg with the castle and famous wine barrel, or wine tasting at Fritz Ritter vineyard in Bad Dürkheim. Then you'll head to Rastatt for an evening at the Baroque Palace with an opulent tour and private musical performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private performance and dinner at Baroque Palace of Rastatt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation Tour of Heidelberg
- Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with vineyard tour and wine tasting at Fritz Ritter
- Scenic Enrich: Evening at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with private musical performance
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Dürkheim Fritz Ritter Vineyard Baroque Palace of Rastatt - Day 9
Rastatt to Baden-Baden
From Rastatt, explore the gateway to Baden-Baden, a 19th-century spa town by the Black Forest. Choose one activity: walking tour to see the Kurhaus and Roman baths, spa visit at Caracella Spa with naturally heated thermal waters, or tour Schloss Favorite, an 18th-century hunting lodge with porcelain collections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Scenic Freechoice: Baden-Baden spa visit at Caracella Spa
- Scenic Freechoice: Schloss Favorite tour
Landmarks/POIs Kurhaus Baden-Baden Roman Baths Caracella Spa Schloss Favorite - Day 10
Strasbourg
Docking in Kehl across from Strasbourg, you can pick one excursion: active walking tour through the cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Île blending French and German architecture, coach tour through the Alsace wine region visiting charming villages and tasting wine, or e-bike tour on 500+ kilometres of trails through suburbs, historic sites, parks, and canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Strasbourg
- Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine region coach tour with tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: E-bike tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Île Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 11
Basel
Your cruise ends this morning in Basel. You'll enjoy one final breakfast on board before disembarking with memories from your journey through France, Germany, and the Rhine Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
