Rhine Highlights

Choose from a selection of ways to travel to Amsterdam. Pick from one of up to 14 UK regional airports or travel direct from London Heathrow. If you prefer not to fly, why not travel Standard Premier Class aboard the Eurostar from St Pancras International to Brussels and then onto Amsterdam on first class rail. Youll then be transferred to your Scenic Space-Ship.

Visit Strasbourg, where youll discover La Petite France and stroll through the Old Town, with its half-timbered houses and distinctive Alsatian winstubs. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace and sample some of the best wines the region has to offer. Or you can opt to visit the Black Forest region, and enjoy a guided hike through its majestic vineyards.

Explore the historic university town of Heidelberg, with its fine Renaissance castle, or enjoy the Sweet Tastes of Heidelberg tour, where youll have an opportunity to sample some of the local chocolates, bon bons and gummy bears. Alternatively, discover the unique Technik Museum in the charming riverside town of Speyer, where youll see wondrous technological exhibits not to be found anywhere else.

Arrive in charming Rdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfrieds Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Then enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Marvel at the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, before arriving in lovely Koblenz.

Take advantage of a guided tour of this historic city, which straddles two of Europes most beautiful rivers. Alternatively, discover Cochem a true medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River. Cochem will make you feel as if youre stepping straight into a fairytale and youll be able to explore this charming city on a guided tour including a visit to Reichsburg Castle.

Enjoy a scenic ride on the oldest cog railway of Germany and discover splendid Drachenburg Castle, or stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral. Either way, its a great day to see and discover.

Cruise through the iconic canals that have made Amsterdam world famous. Alternatively, discover charming Volendam, with its unusual raised homes and quaint wooden church before heading to
the equally charming village of Edam, famous for its round cheese.

After breakfast, transfer to Basel airport for your return flight home. Travel direct to London or one of up to 14 UK regional airports. Alternatively, travel by first class rail to Paris and then Standard Premier Class aboard the Eurostar to St Pancras International