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Rhine & Rhône Revealed for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2026

15 days
From Amsterdam to Arles
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets of Amsterdam (choice of activity)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age homes (choice of activity)
    • Onboard lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions available (specific options not detailed)
    • Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Bike ride with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (choice of activity)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral (choice of activity)
    • Live entertainment from local musicians on board

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore and sample locally-brewed Kölsch beer
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour to Eberbach Monastery with wine tasting (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with wine tasting (choice of activity)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Eberbach Monastery
  5. Day 5

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk the Philosophers' way in Heidelberg with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour through Speyer with wine tasting (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat viewing (choice of activity)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour along Alsace Wine Route with wine tastings (choice of activity)
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Colmar with chateau wine cellar visit (choice of activity)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernohf museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour of Colmar and Little Venice (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (choice of activity)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Basel - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournus highlights with Local Guide

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Chardonnay cellar for wine tasting
    • Onboard wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournus
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill through Old Town (choice of activity)
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Culinary Walk through Lyon (choice of activity)
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine education (choice of activity)
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais
  12. Day 12

    Tournon - Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike in vineyards with breathtaking views (choice of activity)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat (choice of activity)
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Tournon
    Cité du Chocolat
    Viviers
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes (choice of activity)
    • Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars (choice of activity)
    • Live onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Painting Workshop in Van Gogh's style (choice of activity)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit (choice of activity)
    • Onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
  15. Day 15

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast

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