The itinerary was what we were looking for as well as being on a short cruise in regards to calendar days. We did take the options to extend the cruise by 2 days prior to embarking in Basel and then 2 days after the disembarkment in Amsterdam. I would at least recommend the option of arriving the 2 days prior to departure as it does let you catch up on your Jet Lag. Doing this we were completely refreshed for the cruise. During the day there were a lot of activities, land tours, and in general site seeing. At night you were definitely worn out from all of the walking during the day. WHICH IS A GOOD THING! There was absolutely nothing to complain about. Everything from the accommodations, to the food, to the quality of the tours was exceptional. The Staff could have not been more accommodating and professional.