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Rhine River Cruise with Terri Clark

 

Explore the Rhine River onboard the Scenic Pearl for an exclusive and interactive experiences with multi-platinum country artist Terri Clark!

Sailing from Basel to Amsterdam, you’ll enjoy truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury, complete with an unforgettable private performance by our very own Canadian music icon.

Exclusive Cruise Highlights:

  • 8 Day River Cruise - Zurich to Amsterdam
  • 19 Freechoice activities
  • 1 Scenic Enrich Event
  • Hosted cocktail reception
  • Guest photo opportunity.
  • Evening performance with Terri Clark on board the ship.
  • Autographed CD for each guest.

 

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Truly all-inclusive, in a class of its own

It’s more than just taking care of you. It’s ensuring your entire river cruise is relaxing and carefree.
We are dedicated to anticipating and fulfilling your needs, so you can enjoy a truly exceptional journey.

Suites

  • Dedicated butler service for every suite
  • Your choice of a spacious Standard Suite or a Balcony Suite with innovative all-weather Scenic Sun Lounge

Dining and Beverages

  • Up to five culinary experiences, from casual to fine dining
  • Premium beverages included, all day, every day – not just at meal times
  • Complimentary in-suite mini-bar replenished every day

Unrivaled Wellness

  • Stretch classes
  • Salt Therapy Lounge
  • Fitness centre
  • E-bikes to uncover Europelike a local

Expert Team

  • Experienced Cruise Director to guide and assist
  • Enrichment Manager for on board entertainment and activities
  • Expert local guides

Included Experiences

  • Exclusive Scenic Enrich events inaccessible to the ordinary traveller
  • A range of Scenic Freechoice experiences to personalize your journey, included always

Your Peace of Mind

  • All tipping and gratuities (on board and onshore)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Return airport transfers
  • Pre and post-cruise support to organize journey extensions, cruise combinations, packing tips and other information

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - Zurich - Basil

Welcome to Zurich, transfer to Basel where the crew of your Scenic Space-Ship will warmly greet you. Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception, where our award winning host Terri Clark will be introduced.
Please book your flight to arrive into Zurich prior to 01:30 PM.
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Kehl - Strasbourg

Make your selection for this afternoon’s Scenic Freechoice:
Active walking tour of Strasbourg: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the charming town of Strasbourg, seeing many of the most important sights of the city including the
Cathedral, Petit France, the Grand Ile and its many half-timbered houses and beautiful canals. Strasbourg is located on the border of France and Germany and ownership of
the town has changed hands many times between the two countries. Due to this, Strasbourg is a unique mixture of both French and German architecture and culture. You will be driven to Strasbourg, passing many notable sites, including the European Parliament on your way.
Excursion to Mittelbergheim: The French
Alsace region is a culturally diverse winegrowingarea that shares its border with Germany and Switzerland. Guests will visit the village of Mittelbergheim, a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (‘the most beautiful villages in France’) association. In Mittelbergheim, guests will visit a local wine cellar for a tasting before visiting the town of Obernai. This enchanting town has retained its traditional character with medieval defences, fortified towers andhalf-timbered houses. You’ll have free time to
explore at your own pace.
Cycling tour: Hop on board an e-bike and explore the sights surrounding the city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg has over 500 km of bicycle trails and you will explore some of these while cycling through sleepy villages, lush vineyards and charming canals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Rastatt - Baden-Baden

Choose to spend this morning the way you want with Scenic Freechoice:
Walking tour of Baden Baden: Walk in thesteps of the upper class, who enjoyed this spa town as a summer retreat in the 19th century. See the elegant Kurhaus, built in the 1820s with a casino and luxury shopping in its colonnade, and explore the remains of
Roman baths.
Spa visit: What better way to enjoy the splendours of the town than relaxing and rejuvenating in the thermal baths, permanently and naturally heated by thermal waters some 2,000 metres under the Earth’s surface. Comprising numerous baths, you can soak in these waters said to possess healing properties, at your leisure. Schloss Favorite: Originally built as a hunting lodge and summer palace for Margravine Sibylla Augusta, who ruled Baden-Baden in the early 18th century when her husband Louis William, margrave of Baden-Baden, died of a war injury. The palace was only used for several weeks each year, and houses a large collection of fine porcelain. It is the oldest of the German ‘porcelain palaces’ and the only one to survive intact to this day.
Enrich
Private classical concert at the Baroque
Palace of Rastatt: One of the most magnificent historic venues in the region, this will be an evening of grandeur unlike any
other. Travel to the palace by coach, where you will receive a drink upon arrival and have time to explore the opulent palace and gardens, which was modelled on Versailles and took almost a decade to complete. The performance will take place on the second floor and will feature accomplished musicians and a soloist.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Mannheim

Today there are a selection of Scenic Freechoice on offer:

Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with free time: From Mannheim, you will transfer by coach to Heidelberg. Enjoy a brief walking tour of Heidelberg, including the old town, and then enjoy some free time. The walking tour is not too strenuous but there are some stairs and uneven ground. Historical tour of Heidelberg: As well as a guided tour of Heidelberg, this excursion includes a visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Explore the courtyard, the balcony that offers an incredible view over the Old Town and view the great Heidelberg Tun, the world’s largest Wine Barrel located in the castle’s Cellar. Enjoy some free time before returning to your Scenic Space- Ship via coach. The walking tour is not too strenuous but there are some stairs and uneven ground.
Excursion to Bad Dürkheim: From Mannheim, it’s a short drive through stunning vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim. On arrival, visit Fitz Ritter, a 9th generation family-owned vineyard that offers exceptional quality wine. You will have the opportunity to taste some during your guided tour.
In the afternoon, Terri Clark will host a photograph session.
Day of session is subject to change.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Koblenz

This afternoon explore the way you want with Scenic Freechoice:

Guided walking tour of Koblenz: Join your guide through one of the oldest cities in Germany. Explore the Florinsmarkt, the former political and economic centre of the city. On your way through the winding streets of the old town you will see impressive townhouses, each with its own unique history, charming squares and historic churches. Excursion to Cochem: Journey to the town of Cochem, a medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River. Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a medieval romance; the traditional town is nestled on the riverbanks, with pastelcoloured
buildings, half-timbered houses, cobbled laneways and an enchanting hilltop castle surrounded by sloped vineyards. You will transfer via minibus to Reichsburg Castle, which dates to the Middle Ages. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle, which features a knight’s hall, trophy room and cellars, before wandering down to the Old Town seeing many historic buildings along the way.
Kayaking on the Moselle River: The scenery along the Moselle is some of the most beautiful along Europe’s waterways with rolling hills blanketed in vineyards and charming villages dotting the banks. See this region from the river as you guide along on a kayak.
Exclusive for Terri Clark Guests: Enjoy an onboard evening concert performance by award-winning artist Terri Clark. Night of performance is subject to change.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Cologne

Choose from a selection of Scenic Freechoice options this morning:

Walking tour of Cologne: Discover Cologne on a walking tour. Wander the laneways of the historical Old Town, which is home to breweries serving up draft Kolsch beer and enjoy free time to visit the city’s centrepiece and icon, Cologne Cathedral. You will have free time afterwards to explore the city on your own.
Cologne’s Cologne: Learn about one of the city’s namesakes, Eau du Cologne, on a guided tour of the Farina Museum, founded by John Maria Farina in 1709. Discover three centuries of fragrance and the history of Eau de Cologne. Tour of Cologne Cathedral: The Cologne Cathedral or Kölner Dom as it is known locally is the largest Gothic Church in northern Europe and features twin towers that stand 157 metres tall. Join a local guide who will take you through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site and learn its fascinating history as well as some quirky facts such as the story that the Cathedral is said to contain the bones of the three wise men from the Bible.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Amsterdam

The choice is yours, explore your way with today’s Scenic Freechoice:

Canal cruise: Amsterdam has more than 100 kilometres of canals and today guests will see some of the prettiest sights of the city from these historical waterways. This one-hour cruise takes you along the Gentleman’s Canal, where you will see The Skinny Bridge, and The Prince’s Canal, which was known for its warehouses. You will go past the Old Lord Mayor’s House, The Seven Bridges, Anne Frank’s House and head to the Brewer’s Canal. As the historic centre glides past, you can admire the elegant merchant’s residences, churches and warehouses, dating from the Golden Age.
City walking tour: Explore Amsterdam on foot today, discovering the maze of canals and bridges in the city centre. Your guide will be covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture. You also get to taste herring, a local delicacy not to be missed.
Fabrique de Lumiere: Art springs to life in this impressive digital art installation, the largest in the Netherlands. Located in
a former 19th-century gas works, pieces from renowned artists are projected onto the 17-metre-high walls, accompanied and complemented by music.
Cycling tour: Take a small ferry to the outskirts of town for a biking tour. Amsterdam is known as the bicycle capital of the world, with more bikes than cars and more than 35,000 kilometres of cycle paths. Your local guide will be at hand to offer information about everyday life of the Dutch people, many of whom you will see getting around on two wheels.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Amsterdam

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Amsterdam airport for your onward or homebound flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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. Please refer to our full terms and conditions.

 

Standard Suite - Double Occupancy Starting From

$5445

Balcony & Junior Suites - Double Occupancy Starting From

$6850

Royal Suite - Double Occupancy Starting From

$8100

All Taxes Included

Flights may be quoted at time of booking