Cruise the Rhine: Amsterdam to Switzerland

Pay a guided visit to the world-famous Rijksmuseum, home to an extensive collection of Dutch masters, followed by time for lunch at leisure. Embark on a private canal boat cruise, the best way to see this city linked by 165 canals spanning more than 30 miles, before taking advantage of priority boarding onto your river ship. After settling into your premium cabin or suite, gather for a welcome cocktail and dinner aboard.

Arrive in Cologne, where you disembark to explore the major sites on a walking tour, including the Gothic cathedral, an edifice so massive its construction spanned centuries; it was only officially completed in 1880. Your afternoon is free for exploring on your own or just relaxing, then visit a 100-year-old brewery, where you experience a beer tasting and light snacks.

Cruise to Koblenz, where you rejoin the Rhine River. Take a guided walking tour of the city, whose history dates back to Roman times. Cruise the lovely Rhine Gorge, one of the most scenic stretches in all of Europe, with a magical mix of rocky, winding riverbanks, quaint riverside towns and castles perched high on cliffsides. Arrive in Rüdesheim, regionally renowned for its excellent wines, which you discover firsthand at a wine tasting and dinner ashore.

Switzerland is synonymous with chocolate, and no visit here is complete without a stop at a Swiss chocolatier's workshop, where you enjoy some delectable treats. After lunch on your own, take in the city’s alluring mix of modern and Old World architecture on a guided walk. Zurich is known for its churches, and your route incorporates several noteworthy examples, including the Fraumünster, with its Marc Chagall-designed stained-glass windows, and the Grossmünster, supposedly founded by Charlemagne and later playing a key part in establishing the Reformation in Switzerland. Mark your journey’s end with a farewell dinner.

Transfer privately to the airport and board your homebound flight.