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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - May 3, 2025
Day 1
Zurich, Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland and the city of Zurich, the largest in the country and one of the most livable in the world. Here, residents cycle along wide streets, relax in leafy parks, and dine under the stars in open-air restaurants. It's known as a global financial center, but there's also one of Europe's most eclectic cultural scenes, world-class contemporary art, and a fascinating history. Check into your hotel in Zurich for an overnight stay. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - May 4, 2025
Day 2
Zurich, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Lucerne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Berne, Switzerland
Set off on foot this morning for a walking tour with a local guide. Zurich is one of the world's great walking cities, with a flat center, many pedestrian-only streets, and historic bridges. Wander along the Bahnhofstrasse, the city's main street that's lined with glamorous boutiques and international flagship stores. Straddling both sides of the Limmat River, Zurich's Old Town is a pleasant jumble of tiny laneways, cobbled squares, and medieval buildings. Don't miss St Peter's Church, where the original 9th-century foundations are still visible beneath the chancel, and the iconic twin towers of the Grossmunster church. Then, travel through the impossibly pretty town of Lucerne. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Lake Lucerne, you'll find exquisite medieval architecture, a 685-year-old wooden footbridge (the oldest in Europe), and glimpses of the majestic Alps in the distance. Continue your journey this afternoon through majestic Swiss landscapes to the capital, Bern. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - May 5, 2025
Day 3
Berne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Gstaad, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Montreux, Switzerland
It's back on the road this morning for your first taste of the Swiss Alps in the village of Gstaad. A favorite with the international jet set, Gstaad is renowned as a ski resort in winter and an outdoor adventure playground in summer. The first thing you'll see is the magnificent Gstaad Palace hotel, which looks like a fairytale castle perched above the tiny village. Stroll through the chic shopping district and admire the jaw-dropping views. Wind your way back down to the lakeside town of Montreux. It sits on the edge of Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe that is shared between Switzerland and France. Montreux is known as the Swiss Riviera for its stunning scenery, charming waterfront, perfect climate, and chic lifestyle. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day 4
Montreux, Switzerland
Why not take the opportunity to wake early and walk along a section of the path that runs around the shore of Lake Geneva. There are beautiful views over the calm water, with boats bobbing at anchor and mountains in the distance. You can join the path right out the front of the hotel. You'll be thankful you made time for some exercise, because today you're going to dive into the gooey cheese culture of Montreux. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day 5
Montreux, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 5 - Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day 5
Cruise Begins
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Transfer today to Basel where you will be greeted by your friendly crew and welcomed onboard your Scenic Space-Ship.
Thursday - May 8, 2025
Day 6
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. This morning, you will arrive at Breisach for a day of exploration. ... Read More
Friday - May 9, 2025
Day 7
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. On its central island, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grande Ile, Petite France - named so for the 15th-century hospital that was built here for patients suffering from syphilis, 'the French disease' - was a medieval Tanners' Quarter. Its meandering cobbled laneways are lined with a medley of buildings with shuttered windows and bright flowerboxes. ... Read More
Saturday - May 10, 2025
Day 8
Mannheim, Germany
Sunday - May 11, 2025
Day 9
Rudesheim, Germany
Rhine Gorge, Germany
This morning, wake up in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. The charming town center is filled with half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, quaint shops selling trinkets such as traditional Christmas ornaments and cuckoo clocks, as well as a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens. Leaving Rudesheim, you will cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. 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. ... Read More
Monday - May 12, 2025
Day 10
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
Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Day 11
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
Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Day 12
Cruising the Moselle River
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. ... Read More
Thursday - May 15, 2025
Day 13
Koblenz, Germany
Located where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, Koblenz is a melange of French and German cultures and one of Germany's oldest cities with a history spanning 2,000 years. Koblenz is surrounded by vineyards, forest, and mountain ranges and is also known as the gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a picturesque section of the mighty river that is protected by UNESCO. ... Read More
Friday - May 16, 2025
Day 14
Dusseldorf, Germany
Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive Dusseldorf this morning. Dusseldorf is an affluent city, which 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
Saturday - May 17, 2025
Day 15
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.
Sunday - May 18, 2025
Day 16
Antwerp, Belgium
This morning, you will arrive in Belgium's second city, Antwerp. Full of historical and cultural contrasts, Antwerp has a melange of architectural wonders, a medieval center with cobbled streets and Gothic buildings, many that were severely bombed during WWII, blended with architecture. It's also the diamond capital of the world, with 70 percent of the world's diamonds traded there. ... Read More
Monday - May 19, 2025
Day 17
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
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 18
Utrecht, Netherlands
Spend the morning relaxing onboard your Space-Ship. You will arrive after lunch in 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.
Your cruise will finish in 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. ... Read More
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