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Amsterdam to Basel Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Amsterdam (Holland)
Fly from your choice of UK regional airports or travel by Eurostar from St. Pancras International to Brussels, then on to Amsterdam via first class rail. A representative will transfer you to your luxury ship. (D)
Day 2 - Antwerp (Belgium)
Belgium is renowned for its friendly culture and delicious delicacies. In Antwerp there is the choice to take an excursion to Bruges or explore Antwerp, known as the diamond capital of the world, on a guided walking tour. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Veere (Holland)
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Veere or opt for the guided bike ride which will take in the surrounding dykes. Alternatively discover the Delta Works, including the Storm Surge Barrier. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Arnhem
Head to the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. The Airborne Experience enables you to follow in the footsteps of British parachutists in September 1944. Alternatively, travel to the Open Air Museum for an insight into daily life over the past few centuries, or join a guided bike ride to Nijmegen. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Maastricht
Maastricht is the oldest fortified city in Holland and has impressive Medieval architecture. See the history, culture and local folklore in Maastricht as you take a guided tour or spend time at leisure with Scenic Tailormade device. This afternoon cruise along the Rhine to Germany. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Xanten (Germany)
Call at the beautiful town of Xanten and visit the World Heritage Listed Zollverein Coal Mine, once the largest coal mine in Europe, and also the most productive. There is also the option to enjoy a guided tour of Xanten which includes a visit to the archaeological park. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Koblenz
Arrive in the ancient city of Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and take a guided tour on foot or by bike, or head to a local winery for a tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Cochem
Cochem lies on a bend in the heart of the Moselle Valley. Explore this quaint town on a guided tour taking in the spectacular Reichsburg Castle, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Scenic cruising
Take in the beautiful scenery along the Moselle as you spend the full day cruising. If you're feeling energetic, why not join a guided bike ride to the village of Bernkastel where you'll be welcomed back on board the ship. This evening, there is a Scenic Sundowner experience. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Bernkastel
This morning visit the wine growing centre of Bernkastel where there is the choice to take an excursion to Luxembourg, take a walking tour of Trier or explore Bernkastel on a guided walking tour. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Rudesheim
Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini train to visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Mannheim
Join a local guide for a historic tour of Heidelberg which includes a visit to the Renaissance castle, opt for the orientation tour followed by time at leisure or visit the museum at the Hockenheim Formula 1 race track and tour the circuit. Scenic Enrich: Classical concert in the beautiful hall of Rastatt Palace. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Strasbourg (France)
Choose to take a walking tour of Strasbourg where you'll see the beautiful canals and half-timbered houses of La Petite France district or visit the village of Mittelbergheim within the Alsace wine growing region for a wine tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Breisach (Germany)
Immerse yourself in the Hansel and Gretel fable on a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum in the beautiful Black Forest or enjoy a guided hike in the Black Forest. Alternatively, take the guided bike ride. Farewell Dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Basel (Swizterland) - UK
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK or take the train from Basel to Paris for the Eurostar to London St Pancras. (B)
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions.
Basel to Amsterdam Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Basel (Switzerland)
Fly from your choice of UK regional airports. A representative will transfer you to your luxury ship. (D)
Day 2 - Breisach (Germany)
Explore the setting of the Hansel and Gretel fable on a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum in the heart of the Black Forest. Alternatively, join a guided hike and cable car ride, or enjoy a guided bike ride. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Strasbourg (France)
Stroll through the Old Town and discover the beautiful La Petite France district on a guided tour of Strasbourg or head to Mittelbergheim for a wine tasting. Later, enjoy a special Scenic Enrich experience. Enjoy a private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Mannheim (Germany)
Enjoy a historic tour of Heidelberg which includes a visit to Heidelberg's Renaissance castle, enjoy an orientation tour followed by time at leisure or visit the museum at the Hockenheim Formula 1 race track and tour the circuit. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Rudesheim
Board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, before boarding a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Later, cruise the breathtaking World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Cochem
Explore picturesque Cochem on a guided tour which concludes with a visit to the magnificent Reichsburg Castle. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Scenic cruising
Admire the stunning scenery of the Moselle Valley or perhaps join the guided bike ride to pretty Bernkastel where you'll be welcomed back on board. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Bernkastel
Travel to Luxembourg for a guided tour before time at leisure, or join the guided walk through Trier. Alternatively, explore Bernkastel. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Koblenz
Enjoy a guided tour of the historic city of Koblenz or head to a local winery for a guided tour and wine tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf is a vibrant city with a thriving art scene, where modern buildings appear in stark contrast to the old world charm of the Altstadt, the Old Town. Discover the charming town of Düsseldorf on a guided walking tour and taste the local Altbier. Or, if you’re feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour. Alternatively, try something a little different with a visit to the Zollverein industrial site, once the largest and most productive coal mine in Europe, today a World Heritage-listed Site. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Maastricht (Holland)
Enjoy a guided tour which takes in the cobblestone town centre and showcases the city's spectacular buildings. Alternatively, explore independently with your Scenic Tailormade device. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Arnhem
Learn about the Battle of Arnhem at the Arnhem Airborne Museum, head to the Netherlands Open Air Museum for an insight into daily life for the average Dutchman over the centuries or join the guided bike ride to Nijmegen. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Veere
Enjoy a guided tour along Veere's beautiful streets, join a local guide for a cycle tour which takes in the surrounding dykes or visit the impressive Storm Surge Barrier. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Antwerp (Belgium)
Travel to World Heritage-listed Bruges or head to Antwerp for a fascinating guided walking tour, followed by time at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Amsterdam (Holland) - UK
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK or travel by first class rail to Paris then board the Eurostar to St Pancras. (B)
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions.