Stein am Rhein is one of Switzerland's most beautiful small towns, and it shows the moment you step into its old town. Colourful frescoes, timber-framed buildings, and the Rhine flowing quietly alongside streets that have barely changed since medieval times. Your guide meets you at your hotel before the day begins here, walking you through the painted facades, market square, and narrow lanes with stories about the town's history along the way.

The tour continues with a Rhine River cruise through vineyards, riverside villages, and forest scenery that is difficult to appreciate from the road. It is one of those parts of the day that tends to surprise people.

Arriving in Schaffhausen, you will find a well-preserved old quarter with decorative facades and quiet pedestrian streets that feel a world away from Switzerland's larger cities. Your guide covers the landmarks and history that have shaped the region over the centuries.

The final stop is Rhine Falls, one of Europe's most powerful waterfalls. Stretching 150 metres across the Rhine, the scale and sound of it together tend to catch visitors off guard even when they know what to expect.