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Discover the Tulips of the Rhine & Rhone River Cruise 2026 - 15 Days

15 days
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From Amsterdam to Marseille
4.1
35 traveler reviews
  • Scenic view of a historic church and surrounding green hills during the day.
  • Colorful tulip field with Dutch windmills in the background.
  • Aerial view of Cologne with the cathedral and bridge.
  • Quaint canal scene in Strasbourg with timber-framed houses.
  • Historic building with colorful tiled roof in Beaune.
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  • Riverside view of Lyon with a church and bridge.
  • Bridge leading to historic palace in Avignon.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Rhine River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
    • Clog painting on board
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Japanese Garden visit
    • Active walk to Cologne Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne beer experience
    Landmarks
    Japanese Garden
    Cologne Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Schwetzingen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
    • Guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Schwetzingen Palace
    Schwetzingen Palace Gardens
    Bad-Dürkheim
  6. Day 6

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg
    • Active walk to Orangerie Park

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa Experience
    Landmarks
    Neustadt District
    Maison Kammerzell
    Petite France
    Orangerie Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Freiburg visit, including the Botanical Garden
    • Guided bike tour in Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Market Square
    Freiburg Botanical Garden
    Breisach
  8. Day 8

    Freiburg to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Hospices de Beaune
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges
    • Private Culinary Charms of Lyon
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  11. Day 11

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Avignon
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
    • Visit to L'Occitane Factory
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
  15. Day 15

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response time
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    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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