River Cruise Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Amsterdam

   Wed, Sep 21, 2022

   Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception. Your journey into wonder is about to begin.

   
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Veere

   Thu, Sep 22, 2022

   Freechoice: Choose a guided tour through the quaint streets of Veere, or cycle through the town with a local guide and admire the surrounding dykes. Alternatively, marvel at the modern wonder that is Holland’s Delta Works, including a visit through the Storm Surge Barrier.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day 3
   Antwerp

   Fri, Sep 23, 2022

   Freechoice: Be seduced by beautiful World Heritage-listed Bruges, or learn about the famous Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerp. Alternatively, take a guided walking tour of Antwerp, followed by leisure time, or take the opportunity to visit the towns of Ypres & Passchendaele to learn about the World War I battle of Passchendaele. Visit the memorials dedicated to the Allied troops who perished during this terrible battle.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day 4
   Nijmegen

   Sat, Sep 24, 2022

   Freechoice: Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills, or, if you are feeling energetic, take an active bicycle tour through the city.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Maastricht

   Sun, Sep 25, 2022

   Freechoice: Enjoy a guided tour of Maastricht, or visit Aachen and learn the tale of the city that borders three countries. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial. Dedicated to the American soldiers who perished in this region during World War II. You will also get to visit the Eben Emael Fortress, which was bulilt to protect the city from the German invasion during the second world war.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day 6
   Düsseldorf

   Mon, Sep 26, 2022

   Freechoice: Discover the charming town of Düsseldorf on a guided walking tour, or join a guided cycling tour along the river, passing by Düsseldorf’s bustling modern harbour precinct. Alternatively, learn about the city’s long beer producing traditions as you visit some local Microbreweries, you will also get to taste the local Altbier, a dark beer traditional to this region, or visit the Zollverein industrial site, once the largest and most productive coal mine in Europe.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Moselle Valley Cruising

   Tue, Sep 27, 2022

   Today sail along the curvaceous path of the Moselle River past quaint half timbered villages, vine covered slopes and hilltop castles that are perched proudly on their lookout over the river. Appreciate the allure of the Moselle Valley from the opulence of your Scenic Space-Ship as you delight in a full day cruise.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Cochem

   Wed, Sep 28, 2022

   A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly off the ship and into a fairytale.

   Freechoice: Explore Cochem during a guided tour and visit the iconic Reichsburg Castle, or if you are feeling more active,  join a guided bicycle tour and explore this beautiful region on two wheels.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9. Day 9
   Bernkastel

   Thu, Sep 29, 2022

   Freechoice: Journey to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for a guided tour. Alternatively, take a guided walk through Trier, a city with an important Roman past, or take in beautiful Bernkastel, with its perfectly preserved half timbered houses located on the picturesque Moselle River.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10. Day 10
    Koblenz

    Fri, Sep 30, 2022

    Freechoice: On arrival to Koblenz take advantage of a guided tour of this historic city, or visit a local winery for a guided tour and tasting of its fine wines. Alternatively, take a cycling tour around this fascinating city, that lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, or visit Marksburg Castle for a tour. Perched high above the river, this is the only castle on the Middle Rhine that has avoided destruction.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
11. Day 11
    Rüdesheim

    Sat, Oct 01, 2022

    Freechoice: Board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Alternatively, join an excursion to Mainz and see the impressive sandstone cathedral, the tremendous Old Town and visit the Gutenberg Museum. 

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
12. Day 12
    Mannheim

    Sun, Oct 02, 2022

    Freechoice: Experience the thrill of the Hockenheim Formula 1 race track with a museum visit and an insiders tour of the circuit. Alternatively, join a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit its Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, or join an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by some leisure time.

    Enrich
    Enjoy a private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt, one of the most magnificent historic venues in the region. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other, and a rare chance to collect memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
13. Day 13
    Kehl > Strasbourg

    Mon, Oct 03, 2022

    Freechoice: Visit Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, where you’ll discover the unique historic quarter  and its impressive cathedral, or choose to see the picturesque city from a different perspective on a canal cruise. Admire the stunning district known as Le Petite France and take in the sites such as the European Parliament and the imperial quarter. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace and sample some the best wines the region has to offer.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
14. Day 14
    Breisach

    Tue, Oct 04, 2022

    Freechoice: Journey into the picturesque Black Forest region for a guided tour and tasting of the iconic Black Forest cake. Alternatively, enjoy a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region, or take a guided bike ride from Breisach to Freiburg, stopping along the way for a tasting of delicious Black Forest cake.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
15. Day 15
    Basel > Montreux

    Wed, Oct 05, 2022

    Disembark and transfer to Vevey. Learn about one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists during a visit to the Chaplin’s World Museum. Then check into your hotel in Montreux for a two night stay.

    
    Meals: Breakfast
16. Day 16
    Montreux

    Thu, Oct 06, 2022

    Enrich
    Delight in a panoramic train journey to Château-d’Œx. Upon arrival witness traditional cheese-making at the Restaurant Le Chalet. The restaurant makes its own cheese, and in your private demonstration, the cheesemaker will transform milk into a hard cheese right in front of your eyes. At the end of the demonstration you’ll have an opportunity to taste the freshly made cheese.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
17. Day 17
    Montreux > Bern

    Fri, Oct 07, 2022

    Ascend the Swiss Alps to the breathtaking village of Gstaad. Then continue to the Swiss capital, Bern for your overnight stay.

    
    Meals: Breakfast
18. Day 18
    Bern > Lucerne > Zurich

    Sat, Oct 08, 2022

    Journey to Lucerne, overlooked by the magnificent Swiss Alps and discover this charming town on an orientation tour with your Tour Director before continuing to Zurich. Repeatedly named the city with the best quality of life, Switzerland’s largest city is home to a host of treasures, and you will enjoy them first hand on a walking tour.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
19. Day 19
    Zurich

    Sun, Oct 09, 2022

    After a delicious breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Zurich airport for your onward or homebound flight.

    This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

    
    Meals: Breakfast

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