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Discover the Rhine & Rhone rivers 2026 - 15 Days (from Amsterdam to Marseille)

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From Amsterdam to Marseille
4.1
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  • A grand church on a green hillside surrounded by trees and springtime bloom.
  • Map indicating a travel route through several European countries.
  • Tulips in full bloom along a canal with classic Dutch buildings.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar
    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Dutch Delights culinary experience (extra expense)
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense, replaced with Eltz Castle when not available)
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)
    German Corner (Deutsches Eck)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim (Heidelberg)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  6. Day 6

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
  7. Day 7

    Breisach to Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    • Guided bike tour in Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
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  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  10. Day 10

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
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  11. Day 11

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  12. Day 12

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dining experience on board, expertly prepared by France's Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
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  15. Day 15

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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