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Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound) 2026

15 days
From Arles to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marseille

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles
    • Painting Workshop - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to the Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of wine at Le Café Van Gogh
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Le Café Van Gogh
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city and ramparts
    • Visit Palace of the Popes
    • Onboard live entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
    • Tour wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Explore Avignon's art galleries and museums
    • Visit medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  4. Day 4

    Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Local Specialties tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Tournon to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon to Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fournier Hill
    • Explore Lyon's Old Town with medieval alleyways
    • Onboard live entertainment during cruise to Tournus

    Optional Activities

    • Bike through Lyon's town squares
    • Bike along the Rhône and Saône rivers
    Landmarks
    Fournier Hill
  7. Day 7

    Mâconnais to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais region Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine tasting in a medieval castle cellar
    • Cheese Tasting on board ship

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Basel

    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
  9. Day 9

    Breisach to Kehl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Rhine
    • Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center sheltered by the Black Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with medieval and renaissance buildings
    • Optional Biking Tour through the countryside
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg Medieval City Center
    Colmar
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with astronomical clock and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time to visit museums or stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France District
  11. Day 11

    Heidelberg to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk on the Philosophers' Way in Heidelberg
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat wine barrel
    • Guided City Walk including Gutenberg Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Gutenberg Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century barrel cellar with wine tasting
    • Sail through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Koblenz
    • Dinner and live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Cologne
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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