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

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From French Riviera to Amsterdam
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  • Skyline view of a city with churches and historical buildings.
  • A vibrant cityscape with a cathedral and canals in sunset lighting.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
  3. Day 2

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  4. Day 3

    French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence - Arles

    French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence - Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  5. Day 4

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  6. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes visit

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  7. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

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

    Tain L'Hermitage - Tournon - Lyon

    Tain L'Hermitage - Tournon - Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

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

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Lyon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Place des Terreaux
    Beaujolais
  10. Day 9

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Mâconnais region with Chardonnay vineyard visit and wine tasting in medieval castle
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais region
  11. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Basel

    Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - 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
  12. Day 11

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Colmar with countryside chateau wine cellar visit
    • Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum visit
    • Guided Tour to Colmar through Little Venice with historic buildings and monuments
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Freiburg
  13. Day 12

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour along Alsace Wine Route
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Alsace Wine Route
  14. Day 13

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Speyer - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Tour of Heidelberg with Wine Museum visit
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle
    Landmarks
    Philosophers' Way
    Wine Museum
    Heidelberg Castle
  15. Day 14

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Eberbach Monastery with wine tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Eberbach Monastery
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
  16. Day 15

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  17. Day 16

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam
    • Guided Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal Houses
  18. Day 17

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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