Day 1: New Zealand Departure
DAY ONE – Tuesday 5 May
Fly from your domestic point to Auckland in time for your international flight. Once transferred through to the international terminal you will wait for your flight from Auckland to Amsterdam with Singapore Airlines. Enjoy award-winning service as your European adventure begins.
Day 2: Amsterdam
DAY TWO – Wednesday 6 May (B)
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to the 4-star Ink Hotel Amsterdam for a three-night stay with breakfast included.
Accommodation: Ink Hotel Amsterdam
Day 3: Amsterdam
DAY THREE – Thursday 7 May (B)
A full-day guided coach tour including a stroll through the vibrant Amsterdam Flower Market, followed by a visit to a working Dutch dairy farm in Bloemenweidemelk. Enjoy coffee on arrival, a presentation on local dairy practices, and the chance to speak with the farmer.
Accommodation: Ink Hotel Amsterdam
Day 4: Volendam Maarken and Zaanse Schans
DAY FOUR – Friday 8 May (B)
Explore the charming towns of Volendam, Maarken, and Zaanse Schans. Visit a local cheese farm for a tasting, and enjoy access to five traditional museums, including the Zaans Museum and Weaver’s House.
Accommodation: Ink Hotel Amsterdam
Day 5: Amsterdam
DAY FIVE – Saturday 9 May (B,D)
Transfer to the river port and board your seven-night cruise onboard AmaViola with AmaWaterways
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 6: Amsterdam to Utrecht
DAY SIX – Sunday 10 May (B,L,D)
Sail from Amsterdam to Utrecht, with optional excursions available.
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 7: Dusseldorf
DAY SEVEN – Monday 11 May (B,L,D)
Visit Düsseldorf, a vibrant German city known for its blend of modernity and heritage.
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 8: Rhine Gorge
DAY EIGHT – Tuesday 12 May (B,L,D)
Cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge and explore Rüdesheim, a town famed for its wine and music.
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 9: Ludwigshafen
DAY NINE – Wednesday 13 May (B,L,D)
Explore Ludwigshafen, the gateway to the romantic city of Heidelberg. Option to visit the John Deere Tractor Factory.
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 10: Strasbourg
DAY TEN – Thursday 14 May (B,L,D)
Arrive in Strasbourg, where French and German influences meet in a stunning mediaeval setting.
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 11: Breisach
DAY ELEVEN – Friday 15 May (B,L,D)
Visit Breisach, nestled between the Black Forest and the Alsace wine region.
Accommodation: AmaWaterways River Cruise
Day 12: Basel
DAY TWELVE – Saturday 16 May (B)
Disembark in Basel, Switzerland. Enjoy a chocolate walking tour, then check in to the 4-star Hotel Pullman Basel Europe for one night, including breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Pullman Basel Europe
Day 13: Basel to Zurich
DAY THIRTEEN – Sunday 17 May (B,D)
Journey from Basel to Zurich by coach, stopping at the Emmental Show Dairy for a guided tour and tasting at the cheese factory. Enjoy coffee and croissants before continuing to a local brewery for an afternoon visit. Check in to 25 Hours Hotel Langstrasse in Zurich and gather with your group for a celebratory finale dinner.
Accommodation: 25 Hours Hotel Langstrasse
Day 14: Zurich
DAY FOURTEEN – Monday 18 May (B)
Transfer to Zurich Airport and depart on your Singapore Airlines flight home.
Day 15: Auckland Arrival
DAY FIFTEEN – Tuesday 19 May
Arrive back in Auckland, filled with new stories, connections, and a renewed appreciation for the land and lifestyle you love.
Accommodation: Novotel Auckland Airport
Day 16: Auckland to Home
DAY SIXTEEN - Wednesday 20 May
Fly from Auckland to your return departure point.
