Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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

15 days
From Basel to Paris
4.6 (234 reviews)

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings, followed by countryside chateau wine cellar visit
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center in Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of Upper Rhine Valley
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Kehl

    Kehl
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    • Guided Tour along Alsace Wine Route to discover France's wine country and sample local wines
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  4. Day 4

    Speyer

    Speyer
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided City Tour including Wine Museum to learn about viticulture and wine production history
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see renaissance ruins, and the Great Vat, the World's Largest Wine Barrel
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg)
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

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

    Included Activities

    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Eberbach Monastery, a 13th-century former Cistercian abbey known for wine production and as filming location for The Name of the Rose, with wine tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Eberbach Monastery
    Lorelei Rock
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride like the locals in Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
    • Wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    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 of Amsterdam
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Amsterdam to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes followed by Pastry Demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes with Pastry Demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Giverny, home of Claude Monet, including his residence and flower and water gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle called 'Normandy's Versailles' with magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins, historic home of King Richard the Lionheart
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys, one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
  10. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route featuring more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches built along the Seine
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  11. Day 11

    Caudebec - Normandy - Rouen

    Caudebec - Normandy - Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with visit to significant U.S. sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, seaside town of Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery (Normandy)
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour to discover Rouen's most famous monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen, site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom, featuring medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock of Rouen
  13. Day 13

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional 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, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles, home to a succession of French kings
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host
    • Captivating Guided Walk of ancient heart of Paris 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
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Gold Operator
Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
79%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

  • Charles5.0September 2025
    We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
    Show more
  • Klaus5.0July 2024
    Led by Nour
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
    Show more
  • Lisa5.0May 2024
    This was our first cruise and we enjoyed it very much. The ship was immaculate, the staff was lovely, and the food...
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 5 Aug, 2026
  • From Tuesday
    25 May, 2027
    To Tuesday
    8 Jun, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $9,998 per person
    Taxes
    $504
    2027 Version
    View this tour

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Avalon Waterways with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 288265

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec