Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
You'll be met when you arrive in Zurich and driven to your hotel. This evening there's a welcome reception where you'll meet the other travelers and your tour director.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crown Plaza Zürich)
- Day 2
Zurich
A guided tour takes you through Zurich's main attractions including Bahnhofstrasse for shopping, the Gothic Grossmünster Church, and Limmatquai along the Limmat River. The day wraps up with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crown Plaza Zürich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich including Bahnhofstrasse
- Visit Grossmünster Church
- Walk along Limmatquai boulevard
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Grossmünster Church Limmat River Lake Zurich Bahnhofstrasse - Day 3
Zurich to Lucerne
You'll travel to Lucerne for a guided tour covering the Lion of Lucerne monument and the Chapel Bridge with its Water Tower. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own, and there's an optional Swiss Folklore Evening with traditional dinner and entertainment available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Visit Lion of Lucerne monument
- See Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
Optional Activities
- Swiss Folklore Evening - traditional dinner and entertainment at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Lion of Lucerne Chapel Bridge 
- Day 4
Mt Pilatus
An insider experience takes you up Mt Pilatus on the world's steepest cog-wheel railway, giving you views of rolling hills, rocky mountain ledges, and snow-capped peaks. Later you'll have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a charming local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Mt Pilatus Insider Experience - travel to peak via world's steepest cog-wheel railway
- Dinner at a charming local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Mt Pilatus - Day 5
Lucerne to Basel
You'll head to Basel and board your Travelmarvel river ship. The evening is relaxing as you settle in, then there's a captain's welcome reception to meet other guests and the crew.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Captain's Welcome Reception onboard
- Day 6
Triberg
After disembarking in Breisach, a coach takes you through the Black Forest region past tall pines and birch forests to the village of Triberg. You return to the ship for a welcome dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner aboard ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Black Forest region to Triberg
- Welcome Dinner aboard ship
Landmarks/POIs Black Forest Triberg 
- Day 7
Strasbourg
The ship arrives in Strasbourg, an Alsatian city between France and Germany. A guided walking tour covers the old town's medieval architecture and the cathedral, plus you'll sample local cheeses and sweets as part of an insider experience.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Strasbourg Insider Experience - Guided walking tour of old town
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Food tasting including local cheeses and sweets
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral 
- Day 8
Rüdesheim
You cruise through the Rhine Gorge with its steep vineyard-covered slopes and ancient castles. At Rüdesheim you'll board the Winzerexpress mini train for a scenic ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini road train ride in Rüdesheim
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum 
- Day 9
Cochem
The ship cruises through the Moselle River. In Cochem you'll walk through narrow alleyways with half-timbered houses and visit Cochem Castle, which sits on a hill overlooking the river.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Moselle River
- Walking tour of Cochem
- Visit Cochem Castle
Landmarks/POIs Moselle River Cochem Castle 
- Day 10
Brühl
You cruise into Cologne and see the famous twin spires of Kölner Dom cathedral. A short drive takes you to Brühl to explore the World Heritage Augustusburg Palace and its rococo architecture, then you return to Cologne for free time to explore the city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cologne viewing Kölner Dom
- Augustusburg Palace Insider Experience - tour of palace and landscaped grounds
- Walk through parks and gardens between castle and Falkenlust hunting lodge
Landmarks/POIs Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust 
- Day 11
Amsterdam
The ship arrives in Amsterdam, known as the 'Venice of the North' for its 17th-century canal network. You'll take a guided glass-top boat tour past the city's waterside sights, then have time to explore the canals and cosmopolitan atmosphere on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals with local guide
- Day 12
Amsterdam to Paris
After breakfast you disembark and board a coach heading through the Netherlands and northern France to Paris for a three-night stay. You'll have time to experience the city's romantic atmosphere and see its iconic sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Netherlands and northern France to Paris
- Day 13
Paris
A guided tour covers the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. The afternoon is free for you to discover the city's best-loved sights and absorb the romantic feel of Paris.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris including Avenue des Champs-Élysées
- Visit Arc de Triomphe
Landmarks/POIs Arc de Triomphe Avenue des Champs-Élysées - Day 14
Paris
You have a full day to explore Paris however you like. Options include the bohemian Latin Quarter, art at the Louvre Museum, or an optional culinary walking tour through the Marais district. There's also an optional evening dinner and cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Optional Activities
- Culinary Walking Tour - walking tour of the charming Marais district with culinary gem sampling
- Moulin Rouge - dinner and Parisian cabaret show featuring the legendary French Cancan
Landmarks/POIs Latin Quarter Louvre Museum Moulin Rouge Marais - Day 15
Departure from Paris
Your trip ends today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
