Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and head to your hotel to get settled in. This gives you time to rest and prepare for the Swiss adventure ahead over the next few days.
- Day 2
Lucerne - Bern
Start with a walking tour through Zurich's pedestrian-only streets and historic bridges with a local guide. After that, you'll travel to Lucerne to see its waterfront and colorful buildings. In the afternoon, continue to Bern where you'll walk through the medieval old town and visit Bear Park, which has been home to bears since 1857.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Guided tour of Bern
- Visit to Bear Park, Bern
Landmarks/POIs Bear Park - Day 3
Gstaad - Montreux
Head up into the Swiss Alps to the alpine village of Gstaad for a quick orientation and time to grab lunch on your own. Later in the afternoon, you'll travel to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva where you'll settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Gstaad
Landmarks/POIs Lake Geneva - Day 4
Montreux
This morning in Montreux is yours to explore at your own pace or relax at the hotel. In the afternoon, take a scenic train to Château-d'Oex to watch traditional cheese-making demonstrated at a private event, and then enjoy a fondue lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch at Restaurant Le Chalet following traditional cheese-making demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Panoramic train ride to Château-d'Oex
- Traditional cheese-making demonstration
- Fondue lunch at Restaurant Le Chalet
- Day 5
Vevey - Basel
After breakfast, you'll travel to Basel with a stop in Vevey to explore Chaplin's World Museum, where Charlie Chaplin lived and worked for 25 years. Continue to Basel in the afternoon to board your river cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Chaplin's World Museum, Vevey
Landmarks/POIs Chaplin's World Museum - Day 6
Kehl (Strasbourg)
Your ship docks in Kehl this afternoon, just across the border from Strasbourg, France. You can choose from a guided walking tour of Strasbourg's highlights, an Alsace wine region coach tour with wine tasting, or an e-bike tour through the city and countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Strasbourg (active walk covering cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile)
- Scenic Freechoice - Alsace wine region coach tour with village visit and wine tasting in local cellar
- Scenic Freechoice - E-bike cycling tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 7
Rastatt (Baden-Baden)
Dock in Rastatt this morning, a Baroque town near Baden-Baden spa town. Pick from a walking tour following 19th-century European routes, a relaxing visit to Caracalla Spa's thermal baths, or a tour of Schloss Favorite palace. This evening, you'll experience the Baroque Palace of Rastatt with a private musical performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Baroque Palace of Rastatt exploration
- Scenic Enrich - Private musical performance at Rastatt Palace
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Baden-Baden
- Scenic Freechoice - Baden-Baden Caracalla Spa thermal bath visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Schloss Favorite tour
Landmarks/POIs Rastatt Palace (Schloss Rastatt) Caracalla Spa Schloss Favorite Kurhaus Baden-Baden - Day 8
Heidelberg / Bad Dürkheim
Arrive in Mannheim early this morning, a metropolitan center with an 18th-century grid layout and Baroque squares. Choose from a brief orientation tour of Heidelberg's Old Town, a guided tour of Heidelberg including the castle and wine barrel viewing, or a vineyard visit in Bad Dürkheim for wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Scenic Freechoice - Historical tour of Heidelberg with castle visit and great wine barrel viewing
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz Ritter vineyard tour and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town - Day 9
Koblenz
Relax on board this morning while cruising through the Rhine Gorge, which has roughly 40 hilltop castles and fortresses. You can watch for the Lorelei statue. Dock in Koblenz this afternoon and choose from a walking tour of the old town, a medieval visit to Limburg, or a scenic journey through the Moselle Valley to Cochem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Koblenz old town
- Scenic Freechoice - Medieval Limburg tour with cobblestone streets and cathedral
- Scenic Freechoice - Moselle Valley journey to Cochem with castle visit
Landmarks/POIs Lorelei Florinsmarkt Limburg Cathedral Alten Lahnbrücke Reichsburg Castle - Day 10
Amsterdam
Arrive in Cologne this morning, a 2,000-year-old city restored after World War II damage. Walk through the Old Town to see historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Depart for Amsterdam in the afternoon and relax on your ship with optional spa access.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Spa massage on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 11
Amsterdam
Your ship arrives in Amsterdam this morning. You can choose from a one-hour canal cruise, a guided walking tour with herring tasting, a visit to the digital art installation at Fabrique des Lumières, or an e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - One-hour canal cruise
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Amsterdam with local history, culture, and herring tasting
- Scenic Freechoice - Fabrique des Lumières digital art installation visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Dutch Countryside e-bike tour
Landmarks/POIs Fabrique des Lumières - Day 12
Amsterdam
Disembark this morning and check into your hotel in the city center. Spend the day walking through Amsterdam's canal maze and across bridges, sampling local cheese, Poffertjes, and other snacks along the way. The afternoon is free to visit galleries or museums on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam canals and bridges
- Local snack and food sampling (cheese, Poffertjes, local delicacies)
Optional Activities
- Gallery visits
- Museum visits
- Day 13
Amsterdam
This morning, take a one-hour cruise along Amsterdam's canals to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges. You'll have leisure time in the afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise
- Day 14
Amsterdam to Airport
Say goodbye to Amsterdam this morning and transfer to the airport for your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
