Rhine Highlights

July 19, 2025, for 9 nights, hosted by Bill & Nancy C. on the all-inclusive Scenic Pearl from Zurich to Amsterdam, including a pre-cruise and post-cruise night in each city.

Your voyage begins with a pre-cruise stay in Zurich at the famous Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich , enjoying the historic architecture and culture of Hungary’s capital.

Special Offer:
Reserve by April 30, 2025, and enjoy Buy One, Get One Free cruise pricing!

Sail through Europe’s most iconic river towns in luxury.

Join MGA Travel for a one-of-a-kind Rhine River cruise aboard Scenic’s 5-star Space-Ship. Begin your journey with a night in cosmopolitan Zurich, then cruise from Basel to Amsterdam in all-inclusive elegance—with butler service, fine dining, and cultural enrichment at every stop.

Explore fairytale cities like Strasbourg and Heidelberg, sip wine in the Alsace, relax in spa towns, and marvel at medieval castles dotting the Rhine Gorge. Wrap it all up with a luxurious post-cruise night at the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.

Our journey concludes in Amsterdam, where an extra night gives more time to explore this city, and facilitates same-day flights home the following morning.

ITINERARY

Rhine Highlights – July 2025

Scenic River Cruise + Zurich & Amsterdam Hotel Stays
Hosted by MGA Travel


🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

July 20, 2025 – Arrive Zurich | Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay
Welcome to Switzerland! Upon arrival, check in to the iconic Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich. Enjoy the charm of Old Town or stroll along Bahnhofstrasse at your leisure.

July 21, 2025 – Zurich to Basel | Embark Scenic Space-Ship
Transfer from Zurich to Basel where your 5-star Scenic ship and crew await. Settle into your suite and raise a toast at the welcome reception.
Meals: Dinner

July 22, 2025 – Kehl / Strasbourg, France
Choose your adventure in the Alsace region:

  • Active walking tour of Strasbourg
  • Wine region discovery
  • Scenic cycling tour
    Meals: B, L, D

July 23, 2025 – Rastatt / Baden-Baden
Explore the spa town of Baden-Baden.
Freechoice: Walking tour, spa experience, or Schloss Favorite visit
Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Rastatt Palace
Meals: B, L, D

July 24, 2025 – Mannheim / Heidelberg
Visit Germany’s romantic university town.
Freechoice:

  • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
  • Historical Heidelberg tour
  • Bad Dürkheim excursion
    Meals: B, L, D

July 25, 2025 – Rhine Gorge / Koblenz
Cruise the stunning Rhine Gorge before arriving in Koblenz.
Freechoice: Walking tour, Cochem excursion, or guided cycling
Meals: B, L, D

July 26, 2025 – Cologne, Germany
Visit the vibrant cultural heart of Cologne.
Freechoice: Walking tour, cathedral visit, or Cologne’s Cologne
Meals: B, L, D

July 27, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Explore this charming canal city.
Freechoice:

  • Canal cruise
  • Walking tour
  • Fabrique des Lumières digital art experience
  • Scenic cycling adventure
    Meals: B, L, D

July 28, 2025 – Disembark | Amsterdam Hotel Stay
Disembark and enjoy a luxurious final night at the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam’s Dam Square.
Meals: Breakfast

July 29, 2025 – Depart Amsterdam for USA
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

Spring Sale: BOOK BY APRIL 30th AND SECOND PASSENGER SAILS FREE*

*Subject to availability.

PRICING

CategoryDescriptionPrice per person
EStandard Suite (Jewel deck)$7,625
second person free!
CBalcony Suite (Sapphire deck)$9,125
second person free!
ABalcony Suite (Diamond deck)$9,425
second person free!

Prices are per person but with current “Buy One Get One” promotion, second passenger sails free OR if solo, there is no single supplement! Subject to availability. Deposit is $2000 per cabin and all payments are nonrefundable. Higher level suites may be available upon request.

NO single supplement while available.


INCLUDED: Exceptional Inclusions listed above; one pre-cruise night in Zurich, one post-cruise night in Amsterdam, and hosting by Bill (if group minimum is met)
Not included: flights, travel insurance*
*Group insurance (non age-rated) will be quoted

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!

Supplier Tour Operator: Mayflower Cruises & Tours; Scenic Cruises

Scenic’s elegant Balcony Suites range from 205 sq ft to 226 sq ft and are situated on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks. Each Suite comes with a luxury queen sized Slumber Bed, Sun Lounge, and spacious bathroom in addition to a range of amenities.

How to Sign Up

Pricing includes the cruise & land program and taxes. Does not include airfare. Optional travel insurance available (for residents of most states) but may need to be adjusted for airfare. Prices and fares are non-refundable so you will need insurance to cancel. The insurance is not “cancel for any reason”; cancellation is only reimbursed for a covered reason.

Please note that until deposited, pricing is subject to change and availability.

Want to go? Simply complete this secure payment authorization form to authorize nonrefundable deposit shown above (plus recommended insurance, which will be quoted). For the name of the trip put “Rhine Highlights”. Final payment will be due in April.

If you are new to MGA Travel, please complete our new client form. For questions you may call us at 843.279.0310 or email bill@mgatravel.com

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