17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Ruby

Itinerary for August 12, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 08/12/2026Depart from Welcome to Switzerland and the start of your European journey. Fly into Zurich then transfer to Basel (Huningue). Board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship Zurich, Switzerland
2Thursday, 08/13/2026Located between the Rhine River and the legendary Black Forest, Breisach is a food and wine destination that shares its border with the Alsace region. 
3Friday, 08/14/2026Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace wine region, where sherbert-coloured, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network ofStrasbourg, France
4Saturday, 08/15/2026Arrive in Mannheim this morning. A large metropolitan centre, Mannheim still runs along its recognisable 18th -century grid pattern and is known for i 
5Sunday, 08/16/2026This morning, discover Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for more than two millennia. The charmin 
6Monday, 08/17/2026A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy-tale. The traditionalCochem, Germany
7Tuesday, 08/18/2026Another wonderfully preserved riverside town, Bernkastel is home to an atmospheric market square with buildings that date to the 13th century and the Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
8Wednesday, 08/19/2026Today is a highlight of your journey. Enjoy a full day on board your luxurious Space-Ship as it cruises through the spectacular Moselle Valley, renown 
9Thursday, 08/20/2026One of Germany's oldest cities, Koblenz was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and is brimming with history. It sits where the Rhine and Koblenz, Germany
10Friday, 08/21/2026The city of Düsseldorf is known for its art scene and fashion industry. This affluent centre was dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon and is filled with Duesseldorf, Germany
11Saturday, 08/22/2026Arrive in Arnhem after lunch. Located at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve, the city offers a beautiful landscape surrounded by dense forest, lushArnhem, Netherlands
12Sunday, 08/23/2026Crossing the border this morning, you'll dock in Antwerp, Belgium's second city and one of the world's most important seaports. Despite being bombed e 
13Monday, 08/24/2026Dock this morning in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village set on an ocean estuary. Known simply as 'Bru' it's a popular holiday destination for its bea 
14Tuesday, 08/25/2026Arrive this morning in Dordrecht. One of the oldest cities in Holland, it dates back to the 11th century. Dordrecht was once an important merchant cit 
15Wednesday, 08/26/2026After your Scenic river cruise, board the Eurostar from Amsterdam and travel to London on one of the fastest trains in Europe. Once you arrive in the London, England
16Thursday, 08/27/2026Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before joining a half-day tour of London with an expert local guide. Along the way, discover the city's historic landmarLondon, England
17Friday, 08/28/2026After breakfast, choose between these Scenic Freechoice excursions to delve deeper into London. Scenic Freechoice: Kensington Palace: Prepare to be imLondon, England
18Saturday, 08/29/2026Arrive at After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for the journey home, carrying with you memories that will last a lifetime. This itinerary is a London, England
 

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Departing from Zurich, Switzerland
Departure Date 08/12/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 08/12/2026
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