Settle into your City Escapes river cruise in Basel. You’ll appreciate the easy start, familiar comforts on board and flexible choices ashore that set the tone for longer port stays.

Day 2

BREISACH, GERMANY

Spend the day around Breisach with options that fit your style. Head to Colmar for colorful streets and the Bartholdi Museum, visit the charming town of Staufen im Breisgau in the foothills of the Black Forest for a tour and wine tasting, or choose an active visit to Château du Haut‑Koenigsbourg with hilltop views.

Day 3

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Follow your curiosity through Strasbourg today. Wander half‑timbered towns on guided walking tour or take in the city from the gentle rhythm of your bike. Later, an onshore dinner invites you to savor regional dishes in a setting full of local character.

Strasbourg

Day 4

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – MAINZ

Arrive in Ludwigshafen and set out for nearby highlights. Choose Heidelberg for a tour of its imposing castle and a wine tasting, or visit Speyer’s Technik Museum, dedicated to transportation technologies throughout the decades.

Ludwigshafen

Day 5

MAINZ

Spot the castles along the Rhine Gorge this morning. Spend the afternoon your way: see Chagall windows and Gutenberg history; focus on Roman Mainz or Jewish heritage; craft a personalized pretzel; or explore the city on two wheels.

Day 6

COLOGNE

Today brings Cologne’s cathedral skyline, riverfront walkways and distinctive neighborhoods. Join a guided walk with a tasting of crisp, golden Reibekuchen, explore the city’s striking architecture or breeze through the city on a bike tour.

Cologne

Day 7

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Cruise into Amsterdam, then enjoy your afternoon with a flavorful culinary walking tour or a hands‑on flower arranging workshop.

Amsterdam

Day 8

AMSTERDAM - DISEMBARKAITON

Rome to London

Day 1

ROME - ITALY

Arrive in Rome and settle into your centrally located hotel.

Day 2

ROME

Start the morning inside Vatican City with a guided visit that brings masterpieces to life. Admire the Sistine Chapel up close, then continue to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Day 3

ROME

Walk in the footsteps of emperors at the Colosseum, then explore the Domus Aurea for a vivid sense of ancient Rome. In the afternoon, choose your path: join a hands‑on cooking experience, enjoy a guided shopping outing or visit the catacombs with St. Paul Outside the Walls.

Day 4

BASEL – EMBARKATION

Check out of your hotel and relax on your comfortable transfer from Rome to Basel, where you will board your City Escapes river cruise. Upon arrival, board your ship, meet the crew and begin settling in before your journey along the Rhine.

Day 5

BREISACH, GERMANY

Day 6

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Strasbourg

Day 7

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – MAINZ

Ludwigshafen

Day 8

MAINZ

Day 9

COLOGNE

Cologne

Day 10

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Cruise into Amsterdam, then enjoy your afternoon with a flavorful culinary walking tour or a hands‑on flower arranging workshop.

Amsterdam

Day 11

AMSTERDAM - DISEMBARKATION

After disembarking your ship, begin your post‑cruise land package with a comfortable transfer to London and settle into your centrally located hotel. After settling into your hotel, you’ll be treated to a traditional Fish & Chips dinner.

Day 12

LONDON – UNITED KINGDOM

Begin your morning with a guided tour that introduces the capital’s historic heart, from centuries‑old landmarks to contemporary financial districts. Later in the day, a guided Jack the Ripper tour reveals a more intriguing layer of this city.

Day 13

LONDON

Explore Westminster with a locally guided visit to one of London’s most iconic districts. See storied government buildings, architectural highlights and the surrounding neighborhoods. Later, enjoy a show in the West End theater district.

Day 14

LONDON

Bid Farewell to London and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Rome to Amsterdam

Day 1

ROME - ITALY

Arrive in Rome and settle into your centrally located hotel.

Day 2

ROME

Start the morning inside Vatican City with a guided visit that brings masterpieces to life. Admire the Sistine Chapel up close, then continue to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Day 3

ROME

Day 4

BASEL – EMBARKATION

Day 5

BREISACH, GERMANY

Day 6

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Strasbourg

Day 7

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – MAINZ

Ludwigshafen

Day 8

MAINZ

Day 9

COLOGNE

Cologne

Day 10

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Cruise into Amsterdam, then enjoy your afternoon with a flavorful culinary walking tour or a hands‑on flower arranging workshop.

Amsterdam

Day 11

AMSTERDAM - DISEMBARKATION

Arrive in Amsterdam and settle into your hotel, where the city’s charm and riverside beauty welcome you.

Day 12

AMSTERDAM

Explore Amsterdam with your guide, wandering past its iconic canals, historic bridges, and distinctive architecture.

Day 13

AMSTERDAM

Begin your journey home

Zurich to Amsterdam

Day 1

ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Arrive in Zurich and check in to your hotel.

Day 2

ZURICH

Zurich seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future—all of which will be on full display during your city tour. (B)

Day 3

ZURICH – LAKE LUCERNE

Check out of your hotel and transfer to Lake Lucerne, where you’ll enjoy a cruise across its tranquil waters. As part of your included excursion, you will ascend a picturesque mountain on a cable car ride, Mount Rigi, known as the “Queen of the Mountains.” Take in breathtaking views of the city and surrounding landscape below. Later, check into your hotel. (B)

Day 4

LAKE LUCERNE

Discover Lake Lucerne's unrivaled beauty on a walking tour that includes the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. (B)

Day 5

LAKE LUCERNE – BASEL – EMBARKATION

Check out of your hotel and head to Basel. Upon arrival in Basel, enjoy a highlights tour of Switzerland’s third largest city. Long an important university, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th century patrician homes. Then enjoy free time for lunch on your own before the drive to the ship. (B,D)

Day 6

BREISACH, GERMANY

Day 7

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Strasbourg

Day 8

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – MAINZ

Ludwigshafen

Day 9

MAINZ

Day 10

COLOGNE

Cologne

Day 11

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Cruise into Amsterdam, then enjoy your afternoon with a flavorful culinary walking tour or a hands‑on flower arranging workshop.

Amsterdam

Day 12

AMSTERDAM - DISEMBARKAITON

Zurich to Amsterdam

Day 1

ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Arrive in Zurich and check in to your hotel.

Day 2

ZURICH

Zurich seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future—all of which will be on full display during your city tour. (B)

Day 3

ZURICH – LAKE LUCERNE

Day 4

LAKE LUCERNE

Discover Lake Lucerne's unrivaled beauty on a walking tour that includes the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. (B)

Day 5

LAKE LUCERNE – BASEL – EMBARKATION

Day 6

BREISACH, GERMANY

Day 7

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Strasbourg

Day 8

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – MAINZ

Ludwigshafen

Day 9

MAINZ

Day 10

COLOGNE

Cologne

Day 11

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Cruise into Amsterdam, then enjoy your afternoon with a flavorful culinary walking tour or a hands‑on flower arranging workshop.

Amsterdam

Day 12

AMSTERDAM - DISEMBARKATION

Arrive in Amsterdam and settle into your hotel, where the city’s charm and riverside beauty welcome you.

Day 13

AMSTERDAM

Explore Amsterdam with your guide, wandering past its iconic canals, historic bridges, and distinctive architecture.

Day 14

AMSTERDAM

Begin your journey home

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

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