Day 1 - Friday - May 1, 2026
At 6 pm, meet your tour director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Saturday - May 2, 2026
| Neuchatel, Switzerland, Switzerland |
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This morning, join an orientation walk of Zurich's Old Town and see the Fraumunsterkirche. Depart Zurich and arrive in the picturesque town of Biel/Bienne, renowned for watch making. Enjoy some free time to explore the historic center before continuing to lakeside Neuchatel. Time to have some lunch, stroll along the promenade, and admire the medieval castle and cathedral. Arrive in the elegant city of Geneva and take advantage of a leisurely evening to get acquainted with the city chosen to host the headquarters of many international organizations. CITY SIGHTS: Fall in love with Zurich with a walk through the Altstadt - its Old Town, in the historic heart of the city. See the guild houses and historic squares that span both sides of the Limmat River. Gracing the shore is the famous Fraumunsterkirche, with its signature green steeple marking the skyline above stained-glass windows designed by masters Chagall and Giacometti. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Sunday - May 3, 2026
Follow your local guide for a sightseeing tour featuring Reformation Park and a walk through the Old Town. Explore more of Geneva with your choice of included Globus choice excursions. Enjoy free time this evening. (Breakfast)
Day 4 - Monday - May 4, 2026
This morning, arrive in Evian-les-Bains and browse the spa town famous for its mineral waters and breathtaking scenery. Arrive in Gruyeres for a delicious lunch of local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double creme. After lunch visit the castle and spend time in the village. To make things even sweeter, continue to Broc and visit the Maison Cailler, a Swiss chocolate factory, for a tasting. LOCAL TASTES: Meringue a la creme and Swiss chocolate are two perfect pleasures we can't resist! Capture the tradition of the medieval hilltop Castle of Gruyeres with the double sweetness of creme and meringue. Later sink your sweet tooth into Maison Cailler's decadent delicacies when you visit their famous chocolate factory. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Tuesday - May 5, 2026
Lots of alpine scenery to admire today, beginning with Gstaad for a stroll around the winter resort popular with celebrities. Continue to Interlaken and enjoy some free time in one of Switzerland's oldest resorts, then take a short drive to arrive in Grindelwald for a leisurely afternoon. EXPLORE MORE: Grindelwald has been attracting visitors since the 18th century, a popular hub for those wishing to explore the Bernese Oberland, an area renowned for stunning scenery and unspoilt nature. During the winter months the area is a top ski destination, and Grindelwald is Switzerland's largest ski resort. (Breakfast)
Day 6 - Wednesday - May 6, 2026
| Jungfraubahn Train Travel |
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| Jungfraujoch, Switzerland, Switzerland |
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| Jungfraubahn Train Travel |
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Prepare to be filled with wonder by today's special treat! Join an excursion to the Jungfrau Massif with a mountain train ride to the summit. Receive your Jungfrau Passport and at the summit, enjoy free time to explore the Alpine Sensation. Visit the Ice Palace, experience the Panorama 360, have a bite of lunch, and even shop for chocolate at the world's highest chocolate shop! EPIC RIDE: An unforgettable journey to the Jungfraujoch, often called the "Top of Europe". Disembark at Europe's highest railway station and spend time exploring. Visit the Ice Palace where artists have created incredible ice sculptures. Enjoy 360 cinematic experience of the Jungfrau Panorama and don't miss the chance to take the ultrafast lift to the Sphinx Observatory to get a fantastic view of the longest glacier in the Alps. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Thursday - May 7, 2026
Arrive in beautiful Bern, capital city of Switzerland. Join your local guide for a sightseeing tour; see some of Bern's most famous inhabitants at the Bear Park, stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic view of the city, and stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town with its ornate fountains and entertaining Zytglogge (clock tower). Continue to Lucerne and enjoy free time late afternoon and evening to get acquainted with this alpine gem. CITY SIGHTS: BarenPark (Bear Park) is home to Pyrenean brown bears (after which the town is named). This hillside habitat in Bern differs greatly from the bear pit of 1191 when Duke Berthold V vowed to name the town after the first animal his hunt found in the nearby woods. The first records of bears being kept in the city date back to 1513 when soldiers brought live bears home as spoils of war. Fast forward to the modern day as the inhumane bear pit of the 16th century has evolved into a 6,000-square-meter natural habitat alongside the Aar River. (Breakfast)
Day 8 - Friday - May 8, 2026
This morning, join a walking tour to see the highlights of Lucerne. Stop to admire the Lion Monument, a moving rock relief that Mark Twain called the "saddest sculpture in the world", and the 14th-century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss from the Altstadt (old town). Enjoy free time this afternoon to get better acquainted with this alpine gem before enjoying a farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. CITY SIGHTS: See the symbol of Lucerne at the famous Kapellbrucke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Originally built in 1365, the bridge includes the Wasserturm (water tower) that once served as a prison. Today, this world-famous timber bridge is Lucerne's most photographed landmark. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Saturday - May 9, 2026
| Basel (Saxon), Switzerland |
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Transfer from Lucerne to Basel. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 10 - Sunday - May 10, 2026
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Monday - May 11, 2026
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France-or visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Tuesday - May 12, 2026
Castle Walls and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Wednesday - May 13, 2026
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Thursday - May 14, 2026
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Friday - May 15, 2026
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 - Saturday - May 16, 2026
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
