Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head to your hotel to get settled. After dropping your bags, the rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace. The city's narrow streets and canals with their 17th-century buildings are right there waiting for you to explore on foot.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's historic city centre at leisure
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Ring 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you'll walk through Amsterdam with a guide who'll show you the canals, bridges, and the World Heritage center. You'll learn about Dutch culture and history while trying local cheese, Poffertjes (mini pancakes), and other treats. The afternoon is free, so you can check out one of the galleries or museums if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam's canals, bridges and World Heritage centre
- Sample local cheese and Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
Optional Activities
- Visit galleries or museums in Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Ring 
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Dordrecht
You'll take a one-hour canal cruise this morning to see Golden Age mansions, old warehouses, and the bridges that define Amsterdam. After that, you have some free time before heading to your ship in the afternoon for the river cruise portion of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise on Amsterdam's historic waterways
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Ring - Day 4
Dordrecht
You arrive in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities from the 11th century. It has over 1,000 historic monuments now serving as restaurants, museums, and theaters. You can choose between a guided walk through the old streets, a trip to nearby Delft to see a 17th-century pottery factory, or a visit to the Kinderdijk windmills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft to visit a 17th-century pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills Delft Blue Pottery - Day 5
Bruinisse
The ship docks in Bruinisse, a fishing village known for its beaches and seafood. From here you can visit Veere, a 13th-century town across the water. Options include a guided tour of Veere, seeing the Delta Works engineering project, or visiting an oyster farm to learn how oysters are farmed in the North Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall
- Visit to Delta Works - system of dams, locks, and levees
- Oyster farm visit to learn how oysters are grown and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 6
Antwerp
You cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, the country's second city and a major seaport. Despite WWII damage, it still has a medieval center with cobbled streets and a riverside fortress. The city's known for fashion, entertainment, and food. You can take a walking tour, go on a full-day WWI excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres with lunch, or do a craft beer and chocolate pairing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant (included as part of Passchendaele & Ypres excursion if selected)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres with lunch in a local restaurant (optional choice)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
- Full day excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele to learn about WWI battles and visit memorials
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres - Day 7
Arnhem
After lunch you arrive in Arnhem, which sits at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve with forests and riverside paths. This afternoon choose between the Airborne Museum for WWII history, the Netherlands Open Air Museum to see Dutch traditions, or Palais Het Loo for its art collection and gardens.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit - in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem
- Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo - royal family's former summer home from 1685, now museum with art collection and gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 8
Düsseldorf
You reach Düsseldorf in Germany, known for its art scene and fashion. This city has around 260 pubs in the old town and a harbor mixing historic architecture with modern design. Pick from a walking tour, a bike ride along the Rhine, beer tasting, or an art tour ending at the K21 Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf's gentrified harbour, charming old town, and 13th-century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience - visit microbreweries and sample traditional ale
- Düsseldorf - City of Art tour including historic Old Town, Media Harbour, and self-guided K21 Museum
Landmarks Düsseldorf Harbour Düsseldorf Old Town Castle Tower K21 Museum - Day 9
Moselle Valley Cruise to Cochem
You spend the day cruising through the Moselle Valley with its steep banks, villages, vineyards, and hilltop castles. Open your suite's private windows and take in the views as the ship moves slowly through. There's a salt therapy lounge and spa treatments available (extra cost). You arrive in Cochem this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Spa treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 10
Cochem
Cochem is a medieval town on the Moselle River with pastel buildings, half-timbered houses, and a castle on the hill above. You can take a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle with its Knight's Hall and Trophy Room plus time to explore, or go on an e-bike tour along the river to see the castle and nearby towns like Valwig and Belstein. Later you head to Bernkastel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Reichsburg Castle including Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time in Cochem
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River to Reichsburg Castle, Cochem's half-timbered houses, and towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein - Day 11
Bernkastel
You explore Bernkastel, another riverside town with a market square featuring 13th-century buildings and Landshut Castle ruins on the hill. This is the heart of the Moselle wine region, home to the famous Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling vineyard. This evening there's a classical concert at the World Heritage Liebfrauenkirche in nearby Trier. Choose from a town walking tour, a trip to Trier, or wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in the Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) and half-timbered houses
- Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra (Roman gate) and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Liebfrauenkirche Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral - Day 12
Koblenz
Koblenz is one of Germany's oldest cities, founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. It sits where the Rhine and Moselle meet, blending French and German influences. There are parks throughout the city, and it's a gateway to both river valleys. You can walk the old town streets and market, visit Marksburg Castle above the Rhine, or take an excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn. The ship stays overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, townhouses, charming squares, churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit - perched above Rhine River, dating to 1117 (requires good fitness and mobility)
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn including historic cobblestone streets, cathedral, and Old Bridge
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 13
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
This morning you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometer stretch with about 40 castles dotting the hills from across 1,000 years of history. Watch for the Lorelei statue. In the afternoon you get off in Rüdesheim, surrounded by steep vineyards producing wine for over 2,000 years. Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett with mechanical instruments and a cable car to the monument, or hike through the vineyards for great views before taking the cable car back down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with mechanical musical instruments
- Cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car descent
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument 
- Day 14
Mannheim to Strasbourg
You arrive in Mannheim, a large city built on an 18th-century grid pattern with grand Baroque squares and fountains. Tours head into the surrounding region. You can take an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time, a historical tour including the castle and wine barrel, or visit a family vineyard near Bad Durkheim for a tour and tasting. Later you depart for Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg - brief walking tour of Old Town with free time (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle visit and views of the Great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim - tour and wine tasting at Fritz Ritter, ninth-generation family-owned vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Great Heidelberg Tun Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 15
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is in the Alsace wine region where half-timbered houses in pastel colors line the canals. The city blends French and German cultures with a medieval past and modern energy. Choose a walking tour of the cathedral and Petit France area, a coach trip through the wine region to Obernai and a wine cellar, or an e-bike tour through over 500 kilometers of trails connecting suburbs, historic sites, and parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile (active walk)
- Alsace wine region excursion - coach tour to Obernai and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike tour through Strasbourg exploring 500 km of bicycle trails through suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 16
Breisach
You dock at Breisach between the Rhine and the Black Forest, a food and wine destination near Alsace. Rebuilt after WWII destruction, it now has traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses. Try wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl with its volcanic soil, take a trip to fairy-tale Colmar with quaint canals, or visit Freiburg on the Black Forest edge. You return to the ship for a final celebration dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Excursion to Colmar - visit half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets with shops and cafes, and markets
- Excursion to Freiburg - guided tour through medieval town centre to see Freiburg cathedral
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Cathedral Black Forest - Day 17
Basel
Your cruise ends this morning in Basel. You'll have one last breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to Basel Airport with memories from your journey across the continent.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Basel
