Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get transferred to your luxury hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is open for you to explore on your own. The city's narrow streets, canal-lined buildings from the 1600s, and local cafes are all waiting to be discovered at whatever pace works for you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at leisure
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning starts with a walking tour through Amsterdam's World Heritage canal center, where you'll learn about the city's history, current culture, and Dutch traditions. Along the way, you'll sample local foods like cheese and poffertjes (small fried pancakes). The afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's visiting one of the city's galleries or checking out one of its museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam canals and bridges
- Sample local snacks including cheese and Poffertjes
Optional Activities
- Visit famous galleries or museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Scenic Space-Ship
You'll take a one-hour canal cruise this morning, passing by Golden Age mansions, old warehouses, and distinctive narrow bridges. After that, you have free time to continue exploring Amsterdam. By afternoon, you'll head to the Scenic Space-Ship to begin your seven-day cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise on Amsterdam's historic waterways
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Amsterdam
- Day 4
Amsterdam
Spend the morning walking through Amsterdam's UNESCO canal system, looking at well-preserved houses, bridges, and galleries. For the afternoon, pick one of four options: a canal cruise, a walking tour that includes herring tasting, a visit to Fabrique des Lumières for digital art, or an e-bike ride through the Dutch countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along historic waterways to admire Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore canals and bridges with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Fabrique des Lumières - immersive digital art installation featuring pieces from renowned artists projected onto 17-metre high walls with music
- Dutch Countryside e-bike tour - take a small ferry to the outskirts for a biking tour with local guide sharing information about everyday Dutch life
- Day 5
Amsterdam to Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne this afternoon. The city is over 2,000 years old and was heavily damaged during World War II before being restored. Join a walking tour of the Old Town to see historic buildings, public squares, and the famous Cologne Cathedral. Since your ship leaves late tonight, you'll have time to walk around on your own and experience the local scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne on your own and experience nightlife
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 6
Koblenz
Your ship reaches Koblenz, an ancient Roman city where the Rhine and Moselle rivers converge. In the morning, select from three options: explore Koblenz's old town, visit medieval Limburg with its timber-framed buildings and cathedral, or travel through the Moselle Valley to see Cochem and Reichsburg Castle. This afternoon, relax while you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, passing 40 hilltop castles and the famous Lorelei rock formation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz - explore old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Medieval Limburg - coach tour to Limburg an der Lahn with walking tour of cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cathedral and Old Bridge
- Cochem & Moselle Valley - coach through Moselle Valley to Cochem, walking tour of pretty centre with half-timbered houses and visit to Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Lorelei - Day 7
Mannheim
Mannheim awaits this morning, a big city known for its 18th-century grid layout with Baroque squares and fountains. Choose one of three excursions: tour Heidelberg's Old Town, take a historical tour that includes Heidelberg Castle and a wine barrel visit, or spend time at Bad Dürkheim vineyard for a tour and tasting. This evening, you'll cruise to Rastatt and have the chance to attend a classical concert at the Baroque Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg - coach transfer, walking tour of Old Town with free time (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour of city and Heidelberg Castle visit including views from balcony and the Heidelberg Tun, world's largest wine barrel (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - tour and wine tasting at Fitz Ritter, ninth-generation family-owned vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Baroque Palace of Rastatt - Day 8
Rastatt & Baden-Baden
You'll wake in Rastatt, a Baroque town with green spaces and two notable palaces, and it's the gateway to Baden-Baden, a 19th-century spa town near the Black Forest. Pick from three experiences: a walking tour of Baden-Baden's historic sites, relax at Caracalla Spa's thermal baths, or visit Schloss Favorite, an 18th-century hunting lodge and Germany's oldest porcelain palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Baden-Baden - explore elegant Kurhaus built in 1820s with casino and luxury shopping, and remains of Roman baths
- Baden-Baden spa visit - relax in thermal baths of Caracalla Spa, naturally heated by thermal waters from 2,000 metres below
- Schloss Favorite - visit 18th century hunting lodge and summer palace, oldest German porcelain palace
Landmarks Caracalla Spa Schloss Favorite - Day 9
Kehl to Strasbourg
The ship docks in Kehl, across the border from Strasbourg in the Alsace region. This city blends French and German cultures with half-timbered houses in soft colors alongside canal networks. Choose from three options: a guided walking tour of key sites like the cathedral and Petit France district, a coach tour through Alsace wine country visiting towns and doing wine tastings, or an e-bike tour that covers Strasbourg's bicycle paths through historic neighborhoods and parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg - walking tour of cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile and learn about French and German architecture and culture (note: active walk)
- Alsace wine region - coach tour through Alsace wine region to village of Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in local cellar at Mittelbergheim
- Cycle through Strasbourg - e-bike tour exploring Strasbourg's charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals via bicycle trails
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 10
Basel
Your Rhine River cruise ends this morning in Basel. You'll have breakfast on board before disembarking, carrying memories from your week traveling through these European river towns and countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
