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Rhine & Rhône Revealed for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) 2026

17 days
From Nice 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

    French Riviera

  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - Vieux Nice and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - techniques of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles - Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Le Café Van Gogh
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Live onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Avignon to Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Romanesque cathedral and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - medieval city and 16th-century castle

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - Fourvière Hill, churches, Old Town, Place des Terreaux

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Beaujolais area - light and pleasant wine education
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Place des Terreaux
    Lyon Old Town
  9. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region - Chardonnay vineyards tour and medieval castle wine tasting
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    Breisach to Kehl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Colmar with countryside chateau wine cellar visit
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, water mill visit, and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour through Colmar along Little Venice canals
    • Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Freiburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Kehl to Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg - Gothic cathedral, stained glass, astronomical clock, La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Alsace Wine Route - local wine country and tastings
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Speyer to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host
    • Guided City Tour including visit to Wine Museum
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see Renaissance ruins and the Great Vat
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg
    Philosophers' Way
    Heidelberg Castle
  14. Day 14

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Eberbach Monastery - 13th-century abbey, Cistercian heritage, wine tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum - instrumental experience and wine tasting
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge - UNESCO World Heritage site, ancient castles, Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Eberbach Monastery
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Koblenz to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne - Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne - twin-steepled gothic cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  16. Day 16

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with your Adventure Host
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
  17. Day 17

    Amsterdam Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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