Past and present tour of Cologne: Join your local guide and learn about Cologne's fascinating heritage from Roman times to its Jewish heritage before gaining an understanding of how the city is developing into the future.Join a local guide who will take you through this magnificent World Heritage-listed site and learn its fascinating history as well as some quirky facts, including the legend that the cathedral is the final resting place of the bones of the three wise men from the Bible. Guided Cologne Cathedral tour: The Cologne Cathedral, or Kolner Dom, as it is known locally, is the largest Gothic Church in northern Europe and features twin towers that stand 157 metres tall.You will disembark your Scenic Space-Ship in the historic village of Zons and cycle to Cologne tracing the riverbanks. Cycling tour: Using Scenic’s e-Bikes, join an active paced ride. Wander the laneways of the historical Old Town, which is home to breweries serving up draft Kolsch beer and enjoy free time to visit the city's centrepiece and icon, Cologne Cathedral.

Walking tour: Discover Cologne on a walking tour.You will arrive in Cologne, Germany, later this afternoon.įreechoice: This morning, choose one of the following Scenic Freechoice experiences: Perhaps enjoy a leisurely morning starting with coffee in your suite, delivered by your personal butler, followed by breakfast in Crystal Dining. Download the Scenic Tailormade App to listen to river commentary and gain insight into the villages and sites you’re passing as you relax on the Sun Deck. This afternoon we set sail towards the cosmopolitan metropolis of Cologne, Germany. You will also head to Alkmaar, a charming town with historic buildings and picturesque canals. Take in the idyllic views of the sweeping Dutch countryside and learn about the importance of the windmills. Step outside of Amsterdam to visit the village of Schermerhorn, home to authentic windmills dating back to the 16th century.

Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Step outside of Amsterdam to visit the village of Schermerhorn, home to authentic windmills dating back to the 16th century.Hop on one of Scenic’s complimentary eco-friendly e-bikes (electronically assisted bicycles) and let it do the hard work for you as you take in the sights of the region. Your local guide will be at hand to offer information about everyday life of the Dutch people, many of whom you will see getting around on two wheels. Amsterdam is known as the bicycle capital of the world, with more bikes than cars and over 35,000 kilometres of cycle paths.

Cycling tour: Take a small ferry to the outskirts of the city for a biking tour.

Pickled herring, a favourite street food, tasty cheeses and mouth-watering Poffertjes (traditional fluffy bite-sized pancakes) are some delicacies you'll savour.

Flavours of Holland walking tour: Explore the Dutch capital on foot and see the city's highlights while tasting delicious local treats.

As the historic centre glides past, you can admire the elegant merchant’s residences, churches and warehouses, dating from the Golden Age. You will go past the Old Lord Mayor’s House, The Seven Bridges, Anne Frank’s House and head to the Brewer’s Canal. This one-hour cruise takes you along the Gentleman’s Canal, where you will see The Skinny Bridge and The Prince’s Canal, which was known for its warehouses.

Canal cruise: Amsterdam has more than 100 kilometres of canals and today you will see some the prettiest sights of the city from these historical waterways.

Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges.įreechoice: This morning, choose one of the following Scenic Freechoice: Amsterdam is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town.

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