Cruise Line |
Scenic Tours |
Ship |
Scenic Crystal |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
23 Aug 2021 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Scenic Crystal.
Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change.
Day 1 - Basel
A warm welcome awaits you from the crew of your Scenic Space-Ship. Your luxury cruise is about to begin and you’ll have the chance to raise your glass to the occasion at this evening’s welcome reception.
Day 2 - Kehl > Strasbourg
Freechoice
Visit Strasbourg, 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, explore the Black Forest region during a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum.
Day 3 - Rastatt > Baden-Baden
Arrive in charming Baden-Baden, a spa town famous for its Roman baths.
Freechoice
Join your local guide and tour the ruins of the Roman baths that have made this city famous, or take an active hike around Hohenbaden Castle. Alternatively, visit the Mercedes-Benz factory.
Enrich
Enjoy a private evening concert at a fine Baroque palace. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other and a chance to create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Day 4 - Mannheim
Freechoice
Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit the Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Or, join a guided orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by free time.
Day 5 - Koblenz
Take a guided tour of Koblenz, straddling two of Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Alternatively, discover Cochem, a true medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River. Explore this charming city on a guided tour including a visit to Reichsburg Castle. Alternatively, visit a local winery and sample some of the fine wines of this region or take a guided cycling tour.
Day 6 - Cologne
Freechoice
Enjoy a scenic ride on the oldest cog railway in Germany and discover splendid Drachenburg Castle, or stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral. Alternatively, stay on board for a beer tasting, or learn the history of one of the city’s most famous namesake, Eau de Cologne on a guided tour.
Day 7 - Amsterdam
Freechoice
Explore Amsterdam on a guided walking tour, pausing along the way to sample the Dutch favourite, Herring. Or, cruise the iconic canals that have made Amsterdam world famous. Alternatively, if you’re feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour or, discover charming Volendam, with its unusual raised homes and quaint wooden church, before heading to the equally charming village of Edam.
Day 8 - Amsterdam
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll disembark. |
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Sailing Dates |
- 19 Apr 2021
- 07 Jun 2021
- 19 Jul 2021
- 09 Aug 2021
- 23 Aug 2021
- 13 Sep 2021
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
23/08 |
Basel, Switzerland |
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2 |
24/08 |
Strasbourg, France |
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3 |
25/08 |
Baden-Baden, Germany |
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4 |
26/08 |
Mannheim, Germany |
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4 |
26/08 |
Koblenz, Germany |
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5 |
27/08 |
Koblenz, Germany |
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6 |
28/08 |
Cologne, Germany |
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7 |
29/08 |
Amsterdam, Rivers |
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8 |
30/08 |
Amsterdam, Rivers |
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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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