Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and meet your Tour Director along with other travelers at the hotel. There's a welcome drink to kick things off, so you can get to know the group and settle in after your journey.
Landmarks Lake Zurich 
- Day 2
Zurich to Zermatt
After breakfast, the coach takes you from Zurich to Chur where you'll board the Glacier Express Train. The ride to Zermatt gives you time to take in the Alpine scenery from your seat. Once there, the afternoon is yours to walk around the car-free village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glacier Express Train journey from Chur to Zermatt
Landmarks Matterhorn 
- Day 3
Zermatt
A local guide leads you through Zermatt, pointing out traditional chalets and explaining the village's history. You'll wander the traffic-free streets and get a real sense of how this alpine community works and feels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zermatt
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gornergrat Matterhorn (extra expense)
Landmarks Matterhorn Gornergrat - Day 4
Zermatt to Basel
You'll leave Zermatt and head toward Basel by transfer. The route includes a short stop in Montreux on Lake Geneva's shore. Later that afternoon, you board your river cruise ship in Basel and get settled with the crew's welcome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lake Geneva Montreux 
- Day 5
Colmar
Colmar's included guided tour takes you through medieval streets lined with half-timbered buildings and flower boxes. If you prefer something more active, there's a bike tour option from Breisach to Colmar instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar
Landmarks Colmar Old Town - Day 6
Strasbourg
You transfer from Kehl to Strasbourg for a canal tour that winds through UNESCO-listed areas like Petite France and the Neustadt quarter. The afternoon gives you free time to explore the medieval city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
Landmarks Petite France Strasbourg Cathedral Neustadt Imperial Quarter - Day 7
Baden-Baden
In Baden-Baden, a walking tour covers the spa town's main sights. For more active travelers, there's a guided hike up to Altes Schloss ruins with views across the Black Forest and Rhine Valley. The evening wraps up with a private concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Evening Concert on the Rhine
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Altes Schloss
- Baden Baden Spa Experience (extra expense)
- Entrance to the Casino (extra expense)
Landmarks Altes Schloss Baden-Baden Casino - Day 8
Heidelberg
Heidelberg's cobblestone paths lead you through this Romantic-era city. You can choose to visit Heidelberg Castle or hike from Mount Königstuhl for views over the town and countryside below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
Optional Activities
- Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
- Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Durkheim (extra expense)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mount Königstuhl - Day 9
Koblenz
A walking tour in Koblenz includes a cable car ride over the Rhine and Moselle rivers to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. You'll also learn about the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. There's an alternative bike tour through local parks if that appeals more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Koblenz
- Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle Visit (extra expense)
Landmarks Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge Eltz Castle Cochem Castle 
- Day 10
Rüdesheim
Sailing through the Rhine Valley, there's an onboard talk about the river's legends. When you reach Rüdesheim, you can visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, ride the minitrain, and try the local coffee specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
- Legends on the Rhine presentation
- Minitrain ride in Rüdesheim
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum 
- Day 11
Rüdesheim to Berlin
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for a flight to Berlin. Once you land in the capital, you'll check into your hotel for a three-night stay in a central location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Berlin
Your local guide walks you past Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Berlin Wall remnants. You'll hear about the city's division and reunification. The afternoon is free to check out neighborhoods, galleries, food spots, or shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin
Landmarks Alexanderplatz Brandenburg Gate Berlin Wall - Day 13
Berlin
Today is yours to fill. Berlin has plenty to see on your own: Museum Island's collections, food markets and halls throughout the city, historic and modern architecture, or the luxury shopping on Kurfürstendamm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Potsdam (extra expense)
Landmarks Museum Island Kurfürstendamm Potsdam - Day 14
Berlin
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your flight home or onward journey, taking with you memories of Berlin and everything you've seen on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
