Enjoy accommodations aboard a 5-Star Scenic Space-Ship and First-class service by an English-speaking crew. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and enjoy up to five onboard dining options, from casual to fine dining.
Day
1 Depart the USA
Depart the USA on your overnight flight to
Frankfurt, Germany.
Day
2 Frankfurt, Germany – Mainz
Welcome to Germany. Upon arrival in Frankfurt, you will be transferred to Mainz for embarkation
of your Scenic Space-Ship. As your journey begins, relax and raise
your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.
Meal: D
Day
3 Koblenz
Koblenz, a UNESCO World Heritage city, sits
at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, and has a
fascinating past with over 2,000 years of history. Freechoice: Join
a walking tour of Koblenz and explore the history of this impressive
city. See Deutsches Eck, the German Corner, where the memorial
to Kaiser Wilhelm I proudly stands.
Alternatively, choose to
discover the city on one of our Scenic e-bikes, or you may wish to
explore the magnificent castle of Burg Eltz. This medieval castle,
dating back over 850 years, has remained in the possession of the
same family.
Meals: B, L, D
Day
4 Bernkastel
Freechoice: Take a walking tour through
beautiful Bernkastel with its perfectly preserved half-timbered
houses, located on the picturesque Moselle River, or journey to
the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for a guided tour.
Alternatively,
explore the vineyard-covered slopes at a local winery. The
Moselle Valley is considered one of the world’s premier locations
for producing Riesling wine and today you have the opportunity
to learn about the wine produced in the area before tasting this
delicious regional favorite.
Enrich: Tonight, you are in for a
special treat with a private classical concert in the UNESCO listed
Liebfrauenkirche located in the heart of the Roman city of Trier.
Meals: B, L, D
Day
5 Cochem
A medieval gem resting on the banks of the
Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel like you have stepped
into a fairytale.
Freechoice: Explore this charming town during
a guided walking tour and visit the iconic Reichsburg Castle. Or
if you’re feeling more active, join a bicycle tour to explore this
beautiful region.
Meals: B, L, D
Day
6 Rüdesheim
This morning, visit Rüdesheim, surrounded
by lush green vineyards and lined with quaint alleyways filled with
shops.
Freechoice: Board the Winzerexpress mini train and wind
through the cobblestone streets of the town before a guided visit
of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Marvel at
the display of over 150 musical instruments from the 18th and 19th
centuries before taking a cable car ride for magnificent views over
the vineyards.
Once at the top, you see the historic Neiderwald
Monument and have an amazing view of the river and town below.
Alternatively, take a guided hike from Rüdesheim and enjoy
breathtaking views of the Rhine River.
Meals: B, L, D
Day
7 Rastatt
Today you can choose from a diverse range of
options, each truly unique yet equally fascinating.
Freechoice:
Visit Baden Baden, a town most famous for its casino and Roman
baths, both of which you will learn about from your local guide. Or, be transported into the world of luxury vehicles as you tour
the Mercedes-Benz factory to learn how these admired cars are
produced. Alternatively, explore the quaint city of Strasbourg,
France, during a walking tour including the magnificent Cathedral, or visit Schloss Favorite,
originally built as a hunting lodge and summer house.
Meals: B, L, D
Day
8 Breisach
Freechoice: Journey to Colmar in France
and explore cobblestone streets lined with colorfully painted
half-timbered houses or enjoy wine tasting at a vineyard in the
Kaiserstuhl region.
Alternatively, visit Freiburg, located on the
edge of the Black Forest in Germany. This vibrant city is renowned
for its Medieval Old Town. Visit Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg,
overlooking the Alsace plain, where it has borne witness to
centuries of conflicts and change. Discover the fully-furnished
former living quarters of previous occupants as well as a collection
of weaponry dating back to the Middle Ages.
Meals: B, L, D
Day
9 Basel, Switzerland
After breakfast, it’s time to disembark
and transfer to the Zurich airport for your flight home. Flights
should depart Zurich after 12:00 p.m.
Meal: B