Travel Dates
Departing 15th Jul 2026
Cruise Line: Scenic Cruises
Ship: Scenic Ruby
Duration: 14 Nights
Cabin: Suite
Ports: Amsterdam to Zurich
Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Bruinisse, Antwerp, Arnhem, Düsseldorf, Cochem, Bernkastel, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Breisach, Zurich
Pricing is based on departure: 15 Jul 2026
Picturesque valleys and vines of Europe.
Let the magic of the Rhine and Moselle sweep you away on this 15-day fairytale journey. Drift past storybook towns, from Amsterdam’s glittering canals to Cochem’s charming timbered houses and the misty beauty of the Black Forest.
Feel Europe come alive as you cycle along sunlit riverbanks, savour beer and chocolate pairings, taste oysters fresh from the sea, walk through poignant battlefields, and lose yourself in the soul-stirring notes of a private concert in the magnificent Liebfrauenkirche.
Itinerary Map
Step into Europe’s storybook charm—from Dordrecht’s timeless streets and Bruinisse’s seaside breezes to Antwerp’s cobbled romance. Wander Arnhem’s green serenity, Düsseldorf’s lively cafés, and Cochem’s fairy-tale lanes. Sip legendary Rieslings in Bernkastel, cruise the enchanting Rhine from Koblenz and Rüdesheim, marvel at Mannheim’s grand squares, feel Strasbourg’s vibrant energy, and lose yourself in Breisach’s restored streets and rich wine culture. Every stop is a journey to remember.
Itinerary Highlights
Amsterdam
The capital and cultural centre of the Netherlands is dually considered a gracious, formal cultural centre and the most offbeat metropolis in the world. Some of the best art in the world, including that by Van Gogh, is showcased in over 40 fine museums. Its attractive canals and gabled houses are a popular subject for local burgeoning painters.
Utrecht
Utrecht is a city in the central Netherlands that has been a religious center for centuries. It has a medieval old town, canals, Christian monuments and a venerable university. The iconic Domtoren, a 14th-century bell tower with city views, stands opposite the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin on central Domplein square. The Museum Catharijneconvent shows religious art and artifacts in a former monastery.
Veere
Veere is a municipality with a population of 22,000 and a town with a population of 1,500 in the southwestern Netherlands, in the region of Walcheren in the province of Zeeland
Antwerp
Antwerp retains an intriguing medieval heart with plenty of café-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and a truly impressive cathedral. Today, however, Antwerp's top drawcards are its vibrant fashion and entertainment scene, along with its startling architectural and cultural contrasts.
Arnhem
Your visit to Arnhem offers the perfect opportunity to go to one of the many top attractions. Burgers' Zoo, a journey through the most diverse natural landscapes in the world. Museum voorModerne Kunst Arnhem (Arnhem Museum of Modern Art) is ?forms of realism'. The Nederlandsopenluchtmueum (Holland open Air Museum) cherishes traditions and keeps them alive.
Dusseldorf
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dusseldorf is a regional economic powerhouse straddling the banks of the Rhine River. Altstadt is not just Dusseldorf's lovely old town, but also where the city's nightlife is based and where Altbier, its native dark beer, is plentiful. Dusselforfians take their beer seriously. Königsallee (Ko to the locals), Dusseldorf's famous shopping street, has many high-end stores. And the Museum Kunst Palast has one of the Rhineland's best art collections
Moselle Valley
The Moselle Valley is a region in north-eastern France, south-western Germany, and eastern Luxembourg, centred on the river valley formed by the Moselle. The Moselle runs through, and along the borders of, the three countries, and drains a fourth, Belgium.
Cochem
There may not be a lovelier scene in Germany than the town of Cochem, couched in the high, vine-clad slopes of the Moselle Valley. The town of half-timbered houses, scurrying streets and medieval gates is on a loop in the river, under the steady watch of the Romantic Reichsburg castle.
Bernkastel
Bernkastel-Kues on the Moselle river in Germany has plenty to offer: excellent hiking trails and cycling pathes, an unforgettable landscape. Bernkastel, on the right bank, is a symphony in half-timber, stone and slate, and teems with wine taverns.
Koblenz
As the meeting point of the Rhine and Mosel rivers and with the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley as its backdrop, Koblenz has no shortage of photo-worthy scenery. Add a hilltop medieval fortress and some impressive Romanesque buildings, and it's one of the prettiest towns along the Rhine.
Rhine Gorge
The Rhine Gorge is a popular name for the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65 km section of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen in Germany. It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in June 2002 for a unique combination of geological, historical, cultural and industrial reasons.
Mannheim
Baden-Wurttemberg's second-largest city after Stuttgart, Mannheim lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers and is rare among German cities for its layout, a grid pattern (or "quadrates") similar to those found in North America. The grid was originally plotted in 1606 and emanated from Friedrichsburg fortress, which later became the site of Mannheim Palace. Today, it partly houses the University of Mannheim. The city's iconic water tower and its beautiful Luisenpark are must-sees.
Kehl
Kehl is a town in southwestern Germany in the Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the river Rhine,
Breisach
Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border, Breisach is a charming little medieval town. Once surrounded by city walls, the gates to the city still stand today. Breisach is the gateway to Germany's Black Forest region, an area of unrivalled natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. The most well-known products from this region are Black Forest ham and Black Forest cherry cake. (FB,L,D)
Basel
Switzerland's second largest city is located at the elbow of the Rhine on the borders of France and Germany. Famed as a centre of the humanist movement, it is the burial site of Erasmus. It holds the oldest university in Switzerland, two dozen museums and a well-preserved Old Town.
The Scenic Difference
Your Ship
When you board a Scenic Space-Ship, you’ll unpack your bags and settle into your spacious and luxurious suite.
Step aboard the Scenic Ruby and enter a world of effortless luxury. Wake in a spacious suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and your own private balcony as the river’s charming towns glide by.
Savor gourmet breakfasts, exquisite multi-course lunches, and fine wines - all included - while watching Europe’s landscapes unfold. Join expertly guided excursions, then return to unwind in the spa, soak in the heated pool, or sip a cocktail in the Panorama Lounge as the sunset paints the sky.
With personal butler service anticipating your every need, every moment is seamless, indulgent, and unforgettable.
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