Rhine Highlights

The heart of Europe

Everyone deserves to experience the magic of Europe’s most romantic region at least once.

Start your exploration of this beautiful land in Basel, Switzerland. From here your luxury all-inclusive cruise takes you through sublime stretches of the Rhine, punctuated by timeless towns that still exude the romance of days long past. Take in Strasbourg, explore BadenBaden, delight in the charm of Cochem, visit Koblenz and venture to the port city of Amsterdam.

8 Day Cruise Zurich > Amsterdam

Day 01

Zurich > Basel

A warm welcome awaits you from the crew of your Scenic Space-Ship. Your luxury cruise is about to begin and you’ll have the chance to raise your glass to the occasion at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals: D

Day 02

Kehl > Strasbourg f

Freechoice: Visit Strasbourg and stroll through the Old Town with its half-timbered houses and distinctive Alsatian winstubs. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace region and sample some of the best wines the region has to offer, or join a guided tour through the picturesque Black Forest, stopping along the way for a tasting of the famous Black Forest cake.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 03

Rastatt > Baden-Baden fe

Freechoice: Visit the spa town of Baden-Baden during a walking tour today taking in all the opulence of the town. The town is most famous for its casino and remains of the Roman baths, both of which you will learn about from your local guide today. Alternatively, relax and rejuvenate during a visit to a thermal spa. The bathing area consists of numerous baths where you can bathe at your leisure or visit Schloss Favorite, originally built as a hunting lodge and summer house and now housing a large collection of Chinese porcelain.

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’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 04

Mannheim f

Freechoice: Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit the Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, or join a guided orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by free time at leisure to explore the sights of this beautiful city as you wish. Alternatively, take a short drive through vine-covered landscapes to the wine region of Bad Durkheim, where you will taste a selection of the exceptional wines on offer at the historic Fitz Ritter vineyard.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 05

Koblenz f

Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Koblenz, the city straddling two of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, or discover Cochem and the beautiful Moselle Valley on a guided tour including a visit to Reichsburg Castle that dates back to the Middle Ages. Alternatively, opt for something a little more active and kayak along the river taking in the breathtaking scenery as you go.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 06

Cologne f

Freechoice: Stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous Cathedral. Alternatively, learn the history of one of the city’s most famous namesakes, Eau de Cologne on a guided tour. Visit the House of Farina, the world’s oldest fragrance company and discover what makes it so unique and why it was the scent of choice for many European royals, or learn about the rich heritage of the German motoring prestige at Motorworld. Formally an aircraft hangar, this space now houses an impressive showroom of classic, vintage and Formula 1 vehicles as well as the official private collection of original memorabilia of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 07 Amsterdam f

Freechoice: Explore Amsterdam on a guided walking tour, pausing along the way to sample Dutch favourites, or cruise the iconic canals that have made Amsterdam world famous. Amsterdam has over 100 kilometres of canals and today you will see some of the prettiest sights of the city such as elegant merchants’ houses, churches and historic warehouses. Alternatively, join

19 Scenic Freechoice Excursions including 2 Active, Your Way

3 Moments, Masters & Music

3 Interactive Encounters a guided cycling tour outside of the city, or be surrounded as art springs into life in the impressive digital art installation of Fabrique des Lumières. Located in a former 19th century gasworks, you will see the works of the world’s most renowned artists projected onto the 17-metrehigh walls, accompanied and complemented by a musical soundtrack.

See pages 34-39 for details.

Meals: B.L.D

818km

Day 08 Amsterdam

| 4 Countries | 1 Capital City | 7 Ports

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

Meals: B

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 on pages 136-139.