Festive Time on Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne & Mount Pilatus (Northbound)

Welcome to Italy! Your journey begins at the picturesque Lake Como. The rest of the day is yours to explore the lake and its surroundings at your leisure.

Join a guided walking tour through the historic center, visiting the gothic facade of the Broletto and the marble-clad Duomo. Later, embark on a boat ride on Lake Como, stopping at the beautiful town of Bellagio.

Enjoy a day at leisure to relax, recharge or explore the lakeshores of Lake Como. You can choose a boat trip on the lake, a relaxing walk on the riverbanks, or do some shopping. Don't forget to taste the authentic Italian specialties in a local restaurant!

Travel to the beautiful city of Lucerne. Enjoy a guided walking tour to explore the city's landmarks, including Thorvaldsen's poignant Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge.

This morning, enjoy a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus. Journey almost 7,000 ft. up for spectacular views over central Switzerland. Later, transfer to Basel to board your Suite Ship®.

Join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood. Visit a local winery in Breisach to learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting. Optionally, you can choose to visit the charming village of Colmar.

Join a city sightseeing tour, including Strasbourg's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral and the magical La Petit France District. Spend your free time wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg, soaking in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season.

Enjoy a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the 'World's Largest Wine Barrel'. Alternatively, enjoy a guided city walk in Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.

Take a guided tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim and enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. Spend some free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Rüdesheim's Christmas markets. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine gorge, a UNESCO world heritage site, and pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei.

Take a guided city walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Cologne's Christmas markets before cruising to Amsterdam.

Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's 'Golden Age.' With a free day to explore before your cruise ends, take time to enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition or join a guided optional excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We hope you enjoyed your journey and look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.