Embark on an exhilarating European adventure steeped in storied history, grand architecture and breathtaking scenery on this fabulous, 12-day, 11-night itinerary.  Enjoy a deluxe 7-night river cruise aboard the sumptuous Viva Enjoy, boasting luxurious amenities and impeccable service. Discover the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle rivers as you wind past storybook towns, terraced vineyards and forested hills crowned by castles. Call at Cologne, Germany; Cochem; Rüdesheim; Heidelberg and Strasbourg, France. Disembark in Switzerland and explore the unforgettable cities of Basel and Lucerne. Marvel at the sweeping grandeur of the Alps on a panoramic train ride that traverses mountain terrain and affords gorgeous views. Add to your amazing European exploration with an optional pre-tour extension in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

  • Trip Itinerary

    Day 1. Depart U.S./Canada
    Day 2. Amsterdam, Netherlands/Embark Viva Enjoy
    Day 3. Day at Sea
    Day 4. Cologne, Germany
    Day 5. Cochem
    Day 6. Rüdesheim/Cruise the Rhine Gorge
    Day 7. Mannheim for Heidelberg
    Day 8. Strasbourg, France
    Day 9. Basel, Switzerland/Disembark/Engelberg
    Day 10. Engelberg/Andermatt/Glacier Express/Chur
    Day 11. Lucerne
    Day 12. Lucerne/Zurich/Return to Home city

  • Trip Highlights

    • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites — Cologne Cathedral, Germany; Upper Middle Rhine Valley; and Strasbourg, Grand Île, France.
    • Delight in charming Cochem on a walking tour and visit hilltop Reichsburg Castle with stunning views of the Moselle River.
    • Take in vineyards in the heart of Riesling wine country near Rüdesheim aboard a mini-train and sample fine wines in town.
    • Visit the Renaissance-era ruins of Heidelberg’s grand castle over the picturesque Neckar Valley and enjoy a walking tour through the romantic old town.
    • Explore Basel, a vibrant, modern city known for its contemporary art scene, museums and galleries.
    • Settle in for a marvelous ride on the celebrated Glacier Express and glide through panoramas of lush mountains, tranquil valleys and sparkling lakes.
    • Admire Lucerne’s wonderfully painted buildings, stately churches and medieval covered wooden footbridges on a walking tour. Head up majestic Mount Pilatus to Pilatus Kulm at 6,795 feet by 
      cable car and gondola for spectacular vistas, then descend aboard the world’s steepest cog railway. Cruise on Lake Lucerne afterward.
    • Amsterdam Pre‑Tour Extension Option.