Contoured by vineyard­clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital,

Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Colmar. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to

the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and legendary German beer—and to touch history

up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.

OVERVIEW:

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES

1 AMSTERDAM EMBARKATION

2 AMSTERDAM Canal cruise tour

Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam

3 DÜSSELDORF Cologne walking tour

OR Düsseldorf walking tour and Altbier tasting

OR Düsseldorf Bike tour

4 RHINE GORGE Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Rüdesheim wine tasting

OR Gondola ride

OR Vineyards hike

OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

OR Rüdesheimer Coffee

5 LUDWIGSHAFEN “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion

OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour

OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike

OR Ladenburg bike tour

6 STRASBOURG “The Gem of Alsace” tour

OR Strasbourg bike tour

7 BREISACH Colmar walking tour

OR Freiburg excursion

OR Black Forest hike

OR Breisach wine country bike tour

8 BASEL DISEMBARKATION

ITINERARY DETAILS:

Day 1, AMSTERDAM. Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Captivating Rhine cruise.

Day 2, AMSTERDAM. There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam.