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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine for Wine Lovers 2026

15 days
From Basel to Paris
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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

    Zürich or Basel to Breisach

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill visit, and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour to Colmar with medieval and renaissance buildings and countryside chateau wine cellar visit
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    Rhine River
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  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing Tour including Strasbourg Cathedral, astronomical clock, and La Petite France
    • Bike exploration of Strasbourg with Adventure Host

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour along Alsace Wine Route with wine tasting
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Alsace Wine Route
  4. Day 4

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Join Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg on the Philosophers' way
    • Guided City Tour including visit to the Wine Museum to learn about viticulture and wine production history
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg)
    Wine Museum Heidelberg
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim to 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
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Eberbach Monastery
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Koblenz to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets exploring the legendary city
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes from Amsterdam's Golden Age
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Vernon to Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's 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
    Chateau des Tourelles
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
  10. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys Route
    Honfleur
  11. Day 11

    Normandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian WWII sites including Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, and war cemeteries
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with Calvados brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
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  12. Day 12

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen exploring famous monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including Joan of Arc martyrdom site, medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site
    Astronomical Clock
  13. Day 13

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home 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
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Left Bank (Rive Gauche)
    Seine River
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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