Scenic Pearl, Romantic Rhine & Moselle 2022 ex Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line Scenic Tours
Ship Scenic Pearl
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 14
Departure Date 22 Jun 2022
Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Scenic Pearl.

Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.

Day 1 - Basel
Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception. Your journey into wonder is about to begin.

Day 2 - Breisach
Freechoice
Visit the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum in the heart of the Black Forest. Alternatively, enjoy a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region, or if you’re feeling more active, take a guided bike ride from Breisach to Freiburg stopping along the way for a tasting of delicious Black Forest cake.

Day 3 - Kehl > Strasbourg
Freechoice
Visit Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, where you’ll discover the unique historic quarter and its impressive cathedral. Or, choose to see the picturesque city from a different perspective on board a canal cruise. Admire the stunning district known as Le Petite France and take in the sites such as the European Parliament and the Imperial quarter. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace and sample some of the best wines the region has to offer.

Enrich
Enjoy a private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt, one of the most magnificent historic venues in the region. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other, and a rare chance to collect memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Day 4 - Mannheim
Freechoice
Experience the thrill of the Hockenheim Formula 1 race track with a museum visit and an insider tour of the circuit, or join a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit its Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Alternatively, join an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by some leisure time.

Day 5 - Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge:
Freechoice
Board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Alternatively, join an excursion to Mainz and see the impressive sandstone cathedral, the tremendous Old Town and visit the Gutenberg Museum.

Later, enjoy unrivalled views across the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge.

Day 6 - Cochem
A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you’re stepping directly off the ship and into a fairy tale.

Freechoice
Explore Cochem during a guided tour and visit the iconic Reichsburg Castle, or if you’re feeling more active, join a bicycle tour and explore the beautiful region.

Day 7 - Moselle Valley Cruising
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 on their lookout over the river.

Appreciate the allure of the Moselle Valley from the opulence of your Scenic Space-Ship as you delight in this full day cruise.

Day 8 - Bernkastel
Freechoice
Journey to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for a guided tour, or take a guided walk through Trier, a city with an important Roman past. Alternatively, take in beautiful Bernkastel, with its perfectly preserved half timbered houses located on the picturesque Moselle river.

Day 9 - Koblenz
One of the oldest and prettiest towns along the Rhine, Koblenz is sure to impress.

Freechoice
On arrival to Koblenz take advantage of a guided tour of this historic city, lapped by the waters of two of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, or visit a local winery for a guided tour and tasting of its fine wines. Alternatively, take a guided cycling tour of this fascinating city.

Day 10 - Düsseldorf
Freechoice
Discover the charming town of Düsseldorf on a guided walking tour and taste the local Altbier, a dark beer traditional to this region, or join a guided cycling tour along the river, passing by Düsseldorf’s bustling modern harbour precinct. Alternatively, visit the Zollverein industrial site, once the largest and most productive coal mine in Europe, today a World Heritage-listed Site.

Day 11 - Maastricht
Freechoice
Enjoy a guided tour of Maastricht, or visit Aachen and learn the tale of the city that borders three countries, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial. Dedicated to the American soldiers who perished in this region during World War II. You will also get to visit the Eben Emael Fortress, which was built to protect the city from the German invasion during the second world war.

Day 12 - Nijmegen
Freechoice
Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. The Airborne Experience allows you to follow in the footsteps of the British parachutists who made their way across dangerous terrain to Arnhem in September 1944. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills. The museum portrays the impression of daily life for the average Dutchman over the past few centuries. Or, if you’re feeling more energetic, take an active bicycle tour throughout the city.

Day 13 - Antwerp
Freechoice
Be seduced by beautiful World Heritage-listed Bruges, or learn about the famous Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerp. Alternatively, take a guided walking tour of Antwerp, followed by leisure time, or take the opportunity to visit the towns of Ypres & Passchendaele to learn about the World War I battle of Passchendaele. Visit the memorials dedicated to the 325,000 Allied troops who perished during this terrible battle.

Day 14 - Veere
Freechoice
Choose a guided tour through the quaint streets of Veere, or cycle through the town with a local guide and admire the surrounding dykes. Alternatively, marvel at the modern wonder that is Holland’s Delta Works, including a visit through the Storm Surge Barrier.

Day 15 - Amsterdam
After a delicious breakfast you’ll disembark.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
Sailing Dates
  • 01 Jun 2022
  • 22 Jun 2022
  • 13 Jul 2022
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 22/06 Basel, Switzerland
2 23/06 Breisach, Germany
3 24/06 Strasbourg, France
4 25/06 Mannheim, Germany
5 26/06 Rudesheim, Germany
6 27/06 Cochem, Germany
7 28/06 River Cruising
8 29/06 Bernkastel, Germany
9 30/06 Koblenz, Germany
10 01/07 Dusselfdorf, Germany
11 02/07 Maastricht, The Netherlands
12 03/07 Nijmegen, Netherlands
13 04/07 Antwerp, Belgium
14 05/07 Veere, Netherlands
15 06/07 Amsterdam, Rivers
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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