Cruise itinerary
14-Night Europe Cruise from Brussel (Bruxelles)
14 nights · Europe · 13 ports of call
14-night Europe cruise aboard Scenic Jewel, departing Brussel (Bruxelles) and calling at Brugge (Bruges), Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Rüdesheim and Mannheim and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Jewel
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- Departs
- Brussel (Bruxelles)
- Returns
- Zurich
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium
- Day2
Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium
Brugge (Bruges)
- Day3
Brugge (Bruges)
- Day4
Brugge (Bruges)
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day5
Düsseldorf
A city on the Rhine in western Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and a hub of fashion and finance. Düsseldorf is known for the historic Altstadt and its rows of taverns, the riverside promenade, and the modern architecture of the MedienHafen.
- Altstadt taverns
- Rhine promenade
- MedienHafen
- Day6
Cologne
A Rhineland city dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral, the tallest in Germany when built. River cruises call beside the old town, where the cathedral, riverside promenade and 12 Romanesque churches sit within easy walking distance.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Old town
- Rhine promenade
- Day7
Rüdesheim
A small wine town on the Rhine, set where the river enters its dramatic gorge. River ships call here for the half-timbered lanes of the Drosselgasse, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the cable car up to the Niederwald monument above.
- Drosselgasse
- Rheingau vineyards
- Niederwald monument
- Day8
Mannheim
A city in southwest Germany where the Neckar meets the Rhine, laid out on a grid of numbered blocks rather than street names. The baroque palace is among Europe's largest, and the water tower anchors a green boulevard through the centre.
- Mannheim Palace
- Wasserturm
- Squares grid
- Day9
Strasbourg
The capital of France's Alsace, set on the Rhine close to the German border. Its Grande Île old town centres on a soaring pink-sandstone cathedral and the canal-laced lanes of Petite France, while the modern European Parliament sits across the city.
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Petite France
- European Parliament
- Day10
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
- Day11
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
Montreux
A lakeside resort on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, framed by vineyard terraces and Alpine peaks. Known for its waterfront promenade, the annual jazz festival and the medieval Château de Chillon standing on a rock just along the shore.
- Château de Chillon
- Lakeside promenade
- Jazz Festival
- Day12
Montreux
A lakeside resort on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, framed by vineyard terraces and Alpine peaks. Known for its waterfront promenade, the annual jazz festival and the medieval Château de Chillon standing on a rock just along the shore.
- Château de Chillon
- Lakeside promenade
- Jazz Festival
- Day13
Montreux
A lakeside resort on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, framed by vineyard terraces and Alpine peaks. Known for its waterfront promenade, the annual jazz festival and the medieval Château de Chillon standing on a rock just along the shore.
- Château de Chillon
- Lakeside promenade
- Jazz Festival
Bern
- Day14
Bern
Lucerne
A Swiss city on the lake of the same name, ringed by the peaks of Pilatus and Rigi. The wooden Chapel Bridge with its painted gables crosses the river Reuss in the medieval old town, and cogwheel railways and boats reach the surrounding mountains.
- Chapel Bridge
- Mount Pilatus
- Old town squares
Zurich
Switzerland's largest city, set at the north end of Lake Zurich where the Limmat River flows out. Zurich is known for the Old Town's medieval lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the twin towers of the Grossmünster church.
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Grossmünster
- Lake Zurich
- Day15
Zurich
Switzerland's largest city, set at the north end of Lake Zurich where the Limmat River flows out. Zurich is known for the Old Town's medieval lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the twin towers of the Grossmünster church.
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Grossmünster
- Lake Zurich
Upcoming departures
- 25 Nov 2027
- 1 Dec 2027
- 3 Dec 2027
- 3 Dec 2027
- 9 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Europe Cruise from Brussel (Bruxelles) FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Europe cruise calls at Brussel (Bruxelles), Brugge (Bruges), Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Basel, Montreux, Bern, Lucerne and Zurich.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Brussel (Bruxelles) and ends in Zurich.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Scenic Jewel.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Nov 2027, 1 Dec 2027, 3 Dec 2027 and 3 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.