8-Night Rhine Highlights — Scenic Cruises
Amsterdam to Basel — castles, vineyards, and the Black Forest
About This Itinerary
Scenic's Rhine Highlights itinerary is the ultimate way to experience the Rhine — 8 nights of ultra-luxury from Amsterdam to Basel, with butler service, Freechoice excursions, and the Scenic Sundowner at every sunset. The Rhine Gorge, Strasbourg's Alsatian charm, and the Black Forest are highlights of this extraordinary journey.
Itinerary Highlights
- ✓Amsterdam — canals, Rijksmuseum, and Keukenhof Gardens (seasonal)
- ✓Rhine Gorge — castles, vineyards, and the Lorelei Rock
- ✓Strasbourg — the Alsatian capital with its magnificent Gothic cathedral
- ✓Black Forest — cuckoo clocks, cherry cake, and dense pine forests
- ✓Basel — the Swiss city of art and architecture
- ✓Butler service and Freechoice excursions throughout
Route Map
5 ports of call across 8 nights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Board Scenic Gem and explore Amsterdam's canals.
UNESCO windmills and Rotterdam's modern architecture.
Gothic cathedral and the Old Town.
Castles, vineyards, and the Lorelei Rock.
The romantic university city and its ruined castle.
Alsatian capital — French and German culture in one city.
The Black Forest — cuckoo clocks and cherry cake.
Disembark in Switzerland's city of art.
Ports of Call
Amsterdam
Netherlands · Day 1
Embarkation port — the Venice of the North.
Cologne
Germany · Day 3
Gothic cathedral and the Old Town.
Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim
Germany · Day 4
The most scenic stretch of the Rhine.
Strasbourg
France · Day 6
The Alsatian capital — a unique blend of French and German culture.
Basel
Switzerland · Day 8
Disembarkation port — the Swiss city of art and architecture.
Shore Excursion Ideas
Hot Air Balloon over the Rhine
adventureRhine Gorge · 2 hours
Float above the Rhine Gorge in a hot air balloon — Scenic's signature Freechoice experience.
Alsatian Food & Wine Tour
culinaryStrasbourg · 3 hours
Taste Alsatian wines, tarte flambée, and choucroute with a local food expert.
Black Forest Hike & Cuckoo Clock Workshop
culturalBlack Forest · 4 hours
Hike through the dense Black Forest and visit a traditional cuckoo clock workshop.
Best Time to Sail
April through October. May for tulips in Amsterdam; December for Christmas markets.
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