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Discover the Rhine & Rhone rivers 2026 - 15 Days (including Mannheim)

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From Arles to Amsterdam
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  • A monastery with green domes in a hilly landscape.
  • Aerial view of a city with a Roman amphitheater and a river.
  • A historical cityscape with a prominent cathedral.
  • A small riverside town with a prominent church spire.
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  • A picturesque town with a prominent church on a hill.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception
    • Welcome dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Lavender Fields
    • Classical concert in Avignon
    • Guided tour of Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc
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  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
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  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges
    • Lyon by Night
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Basel

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    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Breisach (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
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  10. Day 10

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace
    • Private Evening Concert on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
  11. Day 11

    Mannheim - Heidelberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rüdesheim with specialty coffee
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  12. Day 12

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (may be replaced with Eltz Castle when not available)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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  13. Day 13

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  14. Day 14

    Alkmaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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