London to Zurich: Touring & Rhine River Cruise

Welcome to London! Meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers at the designated start hotel and gather for a short overview of what’s waiting for you over the next few days. Kick off your adventure by heading out for a tour of London’s most famous landmarks. Then, settle in and freshen up before enjoying a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast, depart London for Paris. Cross the channel and reach Paris in the late afternoon, where you’ll be treated to a driving tour showcasing some of the most famous attractions as the city starts to light up. This evening, step into a Parisian restaurant for a festive Welcome Dinner in the City of Light and then settle into your hotel.

Today, Paris is yours to explore at your leisure. Why not visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica steps for gorgeous city views, or relax in the lush Luxembourg Gardens? You also have the option to book a morning deep-dive into the city's neighbourhoods with the Elegant Paris excursion, and experience Montmartre in all its glory this evening.

More adventure in the French capital awaits! Book an optional day trip to Versailles for a look into the city’s royal grandeur: the Palace, the Royal Apartments, and the Musical Fountains. Or, explore Paris at your leisure. Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral's main floor, find scrumptious pastries in a cafe, or simply stroll along the Seine River.

Continue on to Ghent, one of Europe's most photogenic medieval cities and enjoy an orientation walk. An optional afternoon trip to Bruges gives you the opportunity to tour another city, taste authentic Belgian chocolate and tuck into dinner at a local restaurant. Alternatively, explore Ghent on your own. Perhaps walk along the historic canals of Graslei and Korenlei or visit St. Bavo's Cathedral.

Make your way to Amsterdam to board the cruise. Along the way, you’ll stop at the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk Windmills, a postcard-perfect picture spot. Then, visit Den Haag and see this impressive coastal city. This evening, enjoy welcome cocktails and dinner on board the ship, your home for the next few days.

Today, Amsterdam is your playground! Do some sightseeing, stroll through the Rijksmuseum Gardens, or find a cosy coffee spot. Alternatively, opt for the Taste of Amsterdam optional experience with a Stroopwafel workshop and cheese tasting. You can also book the Amsterdam Signature Experience this afternoon, including a visit to the Heineken brewery and a canal cruise through the charming Jordaan neighbourhood.

Wake up in Nijmegen, the Netherlands’ oldest city. Revel in 2000+ years of Roman history, medieval architecture, the tranquil River Waal and the WW2 battlefields. Opt for the guided Nijmegen & Western Front Walking Tour that takes you to key historic sites like Operation Market Garden and the Waal Bridge, where American paratroopers landed in 1944. This afternoon, the cruise departs for Cologne.

This morning, say hello to Cologne from the deck, or step out for a stroll to the Cologne Cathedral. Then, continue down the spectacular Rhine Gorge via Koenigswinter as the river narrows between steep vineyard-clad hills this afternoon. Watch medieval castles and fortresses pass you by in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, you’ll dock in Koblenz.

More scenery awaits this morning en route to Mainz, the birthplace of the printing press. Explore on your own, or join the optional guided tour and Gutenberg Museum visit. See the Mainz Cathedral, the colourful Chagall windows at St. Stephen's Church and explore the Old Town’s mix of Roman and Renaissance history. Enjoy a festive evening of dancing after dinner tonight!

Today, sail into Strasbourg! Explore this unique Franco-German city at your own pace or join the optional Strasbourg City Tour & Canal Boat Cruise. See the Gothic masterpiece of Strasbourg Cathedral, admire the grand Place de la République and see the Petite France quarter from the water. Tonight, attend the Gala Dinner on board, a special celebration of this cruise.

Spend the morning taking in scenic Breisach, or book an optional excursion to Colmar to explore "Little Venice" and its network of canals. This afternoon, explore Breisach on a guided walking tour including attractions like the vineyard-covered hill of Eckartsberg and the Radbrunnturm, a medieval tower housing a wheel well. Tonight, savour your last night on the cruise ship.

The cruise ends in Basel, where you’ll disembark for the grand Swiss finale. Enjoy free time in Lauterbrunnen, a scenic glacial valley famous for its towering rock cliffs. Then, enjoy free time in Interlaken, or opt for an excursion to ascend the Schilthorn and enjoy lunch at the famous Piz Gloria rotating restaurant. Tonight, savour a Farewell Dinner in Zurich.

After a last breakfast, say your farewells, exchange contact details with your new travel buddies, and make your way home. Or, extend your tour by spending some more time in Zurich. Perhaps stroll along the Lake Zurich promenade, or enjoy panoramic city views from Lindenhof Hill. We hope to see you on tour again soon!