Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar - visit to historic cheese market town with cobbled streets and gabled houses
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - pass through quintessential Dutch villages, traditional windmills and colourful fields
- Dutch Delights - guided city tour with tasting of delicious Dutch treats (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Alkmaar Cheese Market Waterland - Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf - guided discovery of vibrant cultural landmarks, historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town - explore beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Cologne - ride along the picturesque Rhine River, passing Cologne's northern suburbs and business areas
- German beer experience - guided tour through legendary brewhouses to experience Kölsch beer culture (2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) Düsseldorf Altstadt Rhine River - Day 4
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz - guided tour passing war-surviving architecture including the Church of Our Lady, visiting the German Corner where two rivers merge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour with guided castle visit to medieval Cochem perched 91m above the valley, featuring neo-Gothic architecture and impressive views (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
Landmarks German Corner (Deutsches Eck) Church of Our Lady, Koblenz Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Cochem Castle (Reichsburg) - Day 5
Mannheim - Germersheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - explore UNESCO City of Literature starting at Renaissance Heidelberg Castle with its serene gardens, sculptures and flowerbeds
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - take funicular to peak for panoramic Neckar Valley views, hike through forest, tour Heidelberg Castle remnants, enjoy orientation walk and free time in Old Town
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mannheim Palace Bruchsal Palace (Damiansburg) Mount Königstuhl Neckar Valley - Day 6
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting - guided exploration of historic streets revealing rich cultural heritage from Strasbourg Cathedral to La Petite France, with delightful local tasting of regional specialties
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa in Germany's Black Forest famous for healing thermal waters (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Neustadt District 
- Day 7
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - explore photogenic old city founded in 1120 with most sunshine in Germany, visit Altstadt's cobbled Rathausplatz with Gothic churches and sample delicious local delicacies at a local market such as famous Black Forest ham
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - exhilarating ride around picturesque scenery between Kaiserstuhl mountains and river through the woods, stop in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
- Guided tour of Colmar - walk along quaint cobblestone lanes with half-timbered façades and colourful window boxes (5 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church, Breisach Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl Mountains Burkheim Colmar 
- Day 8
Rhine Cruise to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - coach tour starting at Fourvière Hill viewing ancient Roman Theatre, explore Romanesque and Byzantine Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, guided walk through city's hidden passageways (traboules) and Renaissance-era houses
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon - e-bike tour to Parc de la Tête d'Or (largest urban park in France with over 15,000 plant species), tour park, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse and Confluence district (guests must be in good shape and confident cyclists)
- Excursion to Pérouges - journey by coach to medieval town on hilltop overlooking Ain River valley north of Lyon, one of the most beautiful villages in France, guided walking tour including 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, 33-metre-deep well and other historic sites (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica Roman Theatre, Lyon Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 10
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne - explore charming riverside town's history including Jardin de Ville (City Garden) and Cybèle Garden (open-air museum of Gallo-Roman ruins), admire 11th-16th century cathedral, explore well-preserved Roman theatre built around 40-50 AD with original capacity over 10,000 spectators
Landmarks Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre, Vienne Jardin de Ville, Vienne Cybèle Garden - Day 11
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting - walk through village learning local history and viticulture traditions, admire Roman ruins and Renaissance monuments, see world's oldest suspension bridge with cables, enjoy curated wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards - active hike through beautiful vineyards surrounding Tournon known for fine syrah, marsanne and roussanne, local guide leads through vineyards close to ship, spectacular Rhone River views, possible stop at local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping of renowned French chocolate
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River - Day 12
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers - unique heritage discovery trail touching on iconic monuments, admire architectural treasures including Maison des Chevaliers (lavishly decorated Roman house with extravagant Renaissance façade)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc - journey into Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with local guide, explore largest decorated cave replica in the world featuring ancient canvases (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Day 13
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale (Top Chef finalist) - authentic dishes celebrating flavours of the region and abundant fresh produce, Chef Fabien engages with guests and shares knowledge and passion for Provençal cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon - explore World Heritage-listed highlights in ancient town centre, witness splendour of Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge), see medieval architecture throughout city
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon - travel north of Avignon to board canoe and paddle back toward town along Rhône River, wide calm waters ideal for canoeing, paddle beneath famous Pont d'Avignon medieval landmark
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard - visit World Heritage-listed three-level Roman aqueduct 275 metres long and 48 metres high that served as aqueduct until sixth century, later used as toll gate and road bridge, visit small Roman town of Uzès (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting - explore famous wine appellation known for warm red blends and creamy whites, visit picturesque ruins of 14th-century castle, curated tasting of region's famous wines at local vineyard (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône River 
- Day 14
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit - discover remarkable Roman heritage on walking tour through one of France's best-preserved ancient cities, stroll past iconic landmarks such as Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum and Roman baths, learn how Arles thrived as major outpost of Roman Empire
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - visit World Heritage-listed site in Alpilles Regional Natural Park, recognized as one of most beautiful villages in France, compact village with shops and restaurants retaining traditional style with narrow cobblestone streets and grey medieval stone buildings, high rocky pinnacle of Château-Fortress des Baux with incredible views (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Provençal cosmetic workshop - hands-on workshop learning traditional techniques to create luxurious soaps from natural ingredients like olive oil, lavender and local botanicals, create own artisanal soap guided by expert craftsmen, take home unique fragrant souvenir (3 hours, Easy activity level)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic works, participate in painting workshop recreating vibrant scenes that captured artist's imagination, bring home masterpiece inspired by Van Gogh's legacy (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre, Arles Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park 
- Day 15
Arles - Marseille
- Meals
- Breakfast
