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Rhine Highlights with Paris 2027 - 11 Days

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From Paris to Zurich
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Eiffel Tower area
    • Walk along the Seine
    • Visit the Champs-Élysées
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Seine River
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  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
    • Drive past Palais Garnier Opera
    • View the Louvre
    • View Les Invalides
    • Drive along River Seine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris attractions independently during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Palais Garnier
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
  4. Day 3

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Secrets of Montmartre: guided walking tour of cobblestone streets and the Montmartre vineyard
    • Atelier des Lumières: immersive digital art centre with large-scale projections and synchronized music
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Montmartre Vineyard
    Atelier des Lumières
  5. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Paris to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: visit World Heritage-listed windmills and nearby villages
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam: guided tour of canals, bridges, city history and culture with herring tasting
    • Fabrique des Lumières: digital art installation with projections on 17 metre high walls
    • Cycling tour: e-bike tour on Amsterdam's bicycle trails through suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
    Fabrique des Lumières
  7. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
    • Beer voucher for local beer

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne independently during free time
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 7

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rhine Gorge cruise through scenic 65 kilometre stretch with views of 40 hilltop castles and fortresses

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz: explore old town streets, townhouses, squares and churches, visit Florinsmarkt
    • Medieval Limburg: coach transfer to Limburg an der Lahn for walking tour of half-timbered houses, cathedral and Alten Lahnbrücke
    • Cochem & Moselle Valley: coach travel through Moselle Valley to Cochem for walking tour and visit to Reichsburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Limburg an der Lahn
    Alten Lahnbrücke
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
    Lorelei Statue
  9. Day 8

    Mannheim to Rastatt

    Mannheim to Rastatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Private concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with pianist and vocalists
    • Exploration of Baroque Palace and gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg: brief walking tour of Old Town with free time
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg: guided tour including Heidelberg Castle with balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun
    • Excursion to Bad Dürkheim: coach drive through vine-covered landscapes to Fritz Ritter winery for tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Heidelberg Castle
    Baroque Palace of Rastatt
    Fritz Ritter Winery
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Alsace wine route with tasting: visit a famous wine-growing village for tasting at a local wine cellar and explore Obernai
    • Cycling through Strasbourg: e-bike tour on the region's 500km bicycle trail network through suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    • Walking tour of Strasbourg: guided tour of cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile and French-German cultural influences
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
    Obernai
  11. Day 10

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar: walking tour exploring French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture with Kugelhopf cake tasting at a local bistro
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting: walking tour of medieval town on edge of Black Forest with black forest cake tasting
    • Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting: leisurely walk through Old Town viewing pastel facades and cobbled lanes, visit St. Stephansm​ünster cathedral, and local sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg
    St. Stephansm​ünster
  12. Day 11

    Basel to Zurich

    Basel to Zurich
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Zurich

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