Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland

Welcome to Switzerland and the start of your European journey. You will be met by a representative of Scenic Cruises and transferred to your Scenic Space-Ship. This evening’s welcome reception is an opportunity to meet your fellow guests and raise a glass to the start of a fascinating journey ahead of you. Please book your flight to arrive into Zurich prior to 1:30 PM. Meal: D

Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in Breisach for the day, giving you ample time to explore the region. There’s lots of reasons Breisach is a must-visit food and wine destination. Not only does it share a border with the Alsace region, it’s also located between the Rhine River and the legendary Black Forest. The town was meticulously rebuilt after World War II, complete with its traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Guided tour of Colmar
• Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

The capital of the Alsace wine region is a captivating blend of France and Germany. It has a Gothic cathedral and an Old Town surrounded by a river, with sherbert-coloured, half-timbered houses bordering a complex network of canals. Strasbourg proudly wears its medieval past while looking firmly towards the future and is known for its youthful energy and infectious spirit. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Alsace wine route with tasting
• Cycling through Strasbourg
• Walking tour of Strasbourg

Scenic Enrich: Private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt

Arrive in Mannheim today. A large metropolitan center, Mannheim still runs along its recognizable 18th century grid pattern and is known for its grand Baroque squares, fountains and palace. Your excursions today will take you away from the city to discover more of the surrounding region. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Orientation tour of Heidelberg
• Historical tour of Heidelberg
• Excursion to Bad Dürkheim

Relax on board as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This 65km stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Look out for the Lorelei statue, dedicated to the tragic legend of a beautiful maiden. Later, the ship docks in Koblenz, giving you the opportunity to explore one of Germany’s oldest cities. Founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, it is strategically placed where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Guests can also see the spectacular scenery of the Moselle Valley with an excursion to Cochem and the Moselle. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Walking tour of Koblenz
• Medieval Limburg
• Cochem & Moselle Valley

Arrive in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne today. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. Set out on a walking tour of the Old Town, enjoy a local beer, and admire its historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Meals: B, L, D

Spend the day in Amsterdam. The Netherlands’ capital is a unique blend of history and art. Discover a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and streets bustling with cyclists. Often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’, much of the World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and intersected by charming bridges. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar
• Fabrique des Lumières
• Cycling tour in Amsterdam

Your cruise concludes this morning in Amsterdam. Enjoy one final breakfast on board, then disembark, taking with you lifelong memories of a remarkable journey. Meal: B