Welcome to Amsterdam. The capital city of the Netherlands is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges. Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening's welcome reception. Please book your flight to arrive into Amsterdam prior to 5 PM. ... Read More
Thursday - Jul 31, 2025
Day 2
Utrecht, Netherlands
This morning will be spent onboard your luxury Scenic Space-Ship sailing towards Utrecht. Relax on the Sun Deck as you enjoy the scenery rolling by. At lunch time you will arrive at Utrecht, a canal-lined city boasting a multitude of green space, lively streets, and hidden alleyways leaving you intrigued by what is around the next corner. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 1, 2025
Day 3
Veere, Netherlands
You will arrive in Veere this morning, one of the Netherlands' prettiest villages whose historic harbor is filled with bobbing yachts. While its beginnings date to the 13th century, Veere flourished in the 16th century when it became an important port for Scottish wool. This prosperity lasted two centuries, and to this day Scottish ties are strong. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 2, 2025
Day 4
Antwerp, Belgium
This morning, you will arrive in Belgium's second city, Antwerp.
Sunday - Aug 3, 2025
Day 5
Nijmegen, Netherlands
The oldest city in the Netherland, Nijmegen has a long history that trace back to the Roman Empire. Combined with lush green parklands and beautiful landscape, Nijmegen is the perfect city to start your morning.
Monday - Aug 4, 2025
Day 6
Dusseldorf, Germany
This morning you will arrive in Dusseldorf, an affluent city that was dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon. The city is filled to the brim with museums and galleries, one of the world's most luxurious shopping streets, an old town with around 260 pubs and bars, and a harbor precinct that blends the old with new: historic quay walls, warehouses, and silos neighbor striking architecturally designed buildings by the likes of Frank Gehry. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 5, 2025
Day 7
Cruising the Moselle River
Cochem, Germany
Today, sail along the curvaceous path of the Moselle River past quaint half-timbered villages, vine-covered slopes, and hilltop castles that are perched proudly overlooking the river. Relax in the opulence of your suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views to watch a rolling tapestry of the Moselle Valley during this full day of cruising. This afternoon, you will be able to indulge in a Moselle Wine Degustation to sample local varieties. Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the medieval town of Cochem this evening. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 6, 2025
Day 8
Cochem, Germany
A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy-tale. The traditional town is nestled on the riverbanks, with pastel-colored buildings, half-timbered houses, cobbled laneways, and an enchanting medieval hilltop castle surrounded by sloped vineyards. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 7, 2025
Day 9
Bernkastel, Germany
Another wonderfully preserved riverside town, Bernkastel is home to an atmospheric market square with buildings that date to the 13th century, one of the world's most famous Riesling vineyards, Bernkasteler Doctor, and the ruins of Landshut Castle sitting high above on a hill, where archeological remains from the 4th and 5th centuries were discovered in 2012. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 8, 2025
Day 10
Koblenz, Germany
Located where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, Koblenz has a melange of French and German cultures and it's one of Germany's oldest cities with a history spanning 2,000 years. Your Space-Ship will overnight in Koblenz, offering you the opportunity to explore the city after dark.
Saturday - Aug 9, 2025
Day 11
Rhine Gorge, Germany
Rudesheim, Germany
Leaving Koblenz this morning you will cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley towards Rudesheim. This 65-kilometer stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Sailing down this section of the river is like being transported through the pages of a fairy-tale book. The Rhine is abounded in myths and legends; folklore that has been passed on for generations, including the story of Lorelei. This enchanting female was betrayed by her sweetheart and spent her days bewitching men. As her punishment, she was sent to a nunnery, however on her way she jumped to her death in the river. Legend has her spirit casting spells on sailors who passed the rock, where a bronze statue sits today. This afternoon, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 10, 2025
Day 12
Mannheim, Germany
Monday - Aug 11, 2025
Day 13
Kehl, Germany
Bus Travel
Strasbourg, France
Bus Travel
Kehl, Germany
The city of Kehl is the gateway to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace region, where sherbert-colored, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network of canals. Your Scenic Space-Ship departs later this evening, which means you have free time to wander Strasbourg at your own pace. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 12, 2025
Day 14
Breisach, Germany
Located between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, Breisach is a food and wine destination that shares its border with the Alsace region. It was almost destroyed during WWII but was meticulously rebuilt with its traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses.
Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025
Day 15
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 15 - Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025
Day 15
Bus Travel
Zurich, Switzerland
After a delicious breakfast, prepare to head home. Your Scenic representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. It may be the end of your cruise, but it's the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories. Please book your flight to depart out of Zurich after 11:30 AM.
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