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Discover the Rhine & Rhone rivers 2027 - 15 Days (34 destinations)

15 days
From Amsterdam to Marseille
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Star-Ship
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
    • Dutch Delights - guided city tour with tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
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  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne
    • German beer experience - guided tour of brewhouses (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Düsseldorf Altstadt
    Rhine River
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - guided walking tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Church of Our Lady
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge
    Cochem Castle
  5. Day 5

    Mannheim - Germersheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Mannheim Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Bruchsal Palace
    Neckar Valley
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Baden-Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt District
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Kaiserstuhl Mountains
    Burkheim
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel - Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Welcome reception and dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Roman Theatre
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  10. Day 10

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Jardin de Ville
    Cybèle Garden
    Vienne Cathedral
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
  11. Day 11

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Rhône Valley
  12. Day 12

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale, authentic dishes celebrating regional flavours)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf du Pape
    Uzès
  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)
    • Provençal cosmetic workshop (extra expense)
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
  15. Day 15

    Arles - Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Star-Ship
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