Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
- Full-day guided tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum visit and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 3
Kehl - Strasbourg
Kehl - Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
- City sightseeing tour including Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to historic Maginot Line (pre-WWII fortifications)
- Guided optional excursion to Alsace wine country
- Free time to visit museums or stroll the city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 4
Mainz - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim
Mainz - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle to see renaissance ruins and Great Vat wine barrel
- Guided city walk in Mainz including visit to Gutenberg Museum
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Gutenberg Museum Philosophers' Way - Day 5
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided visit to historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Johannisberg Castle Mechanical Music Museum - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided city walk of Cologne with twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through cobblestone streets
- Guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Keukenhof gardens during tulip season
- Optional biking tour to discover the countryside
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Keukenhof Gardens - Day 8
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes with pastry demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles on foot with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Giverny, home of Claude Monet with residence and gardens
- Guided visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with pastry demonstration
- Guided hike to Château Gaillard ruins
- Guided walking tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Chateau des Tourelles - Day 10
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route with medieval abbeys and churches
- Onboard lecture about D-Day and the Normandy landing
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to old seaside town of Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Honfleur - Day 11
Caudebec - Normandy
Caudebec - Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Full-day guided tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
- Guided tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 12
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
- Guided walking tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Astronomical Clock - Day 13
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided walk of ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided city tour of iconic Paris sites
Landmarks Louvre Île de la Cité Palais-Royal Latin Quarter - Day 15
Paris to Chalon-sur-Saône
Paris to Chalon-sur-Saône- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with immersive experience and wine tasting
Landmarks Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - Day 16
Tournus
Tournus- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus highlights with local guide
- Cheese tasting on board
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided optional excursion to Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks Tournus Abbey Castle of Cormatin - Day 17
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host over bridges and along river banks
- Guided sightseeing tour of Fourvière Hill and Old Town
- WWII and French Resistance lecture on board
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica Old Town of Lyon - Day 18
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary walk through Lyon to discover gastronomic capital
- Day 19
Tournon - Viviers
Tournon - Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon including 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
- Guided walking tour of Viviers with Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
Landmarks Tournon Castle Viviers Cathedral - Day 20
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour through Avignon with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Avignon ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
- Guided optional excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 21
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques
- Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles - Day 22
Arles to French Riviera
Arles to French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Aix-en-Provence to discover Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence - Day 23
Nice, French Riviera
Nice, French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Nice with discovery of Vieux Nice and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice - Day 24
French Riviera
French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
