Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour through Black Forest
- Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar 
- Day 3
Kehl to Strasbourg
Kehl to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
- City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Maginot Line
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Free time to visit museums or stroll city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 4
Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg
Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inspiring walk in Heidelberg on Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
- Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens and historic square
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way Schwetzingen Palace - Day 5
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host, including Rücdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rücdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Visit to historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Free time in Koblenz
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Johannisberg Castle Mechanical Music Museum 
- Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy local Kölsch pale lager
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
- Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age homes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens during tulip season
- Optional Biking Tour through countryside
- Free time to explore streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
Landmarks Keukenhof 
- Day 8
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny ending at Monet's gardens and home
- Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence, flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle with courtyard, water garden, and stables
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike up to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Monet's Gardens Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 10
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route with medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
- Day 11
Caudebec to Normandy
Caudebec to Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches with Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of Normandy tradition with Calvados brandy tasting
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Arromanches - Day 12
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen featuring famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom site, medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral - Day 13
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine river walk with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
Optional Activities
- Free time to stroll Paris or linger in literary café on Left Bank
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Louvre Palais-Royal Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter - Day 15
Paris to Lyon
Paris to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 16
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill exploring churches, Old Town with cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
- Onboard Lecture about WWII and French Resistance
- Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica - Day 17
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Museum visit exploring Lyon's silk heritage
- Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
- Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in workshop
- Pastry Demonstration on board
- Day 18
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Mâconnais region learning about world-famous Chardonnay vineyards
- Wine tasting in cellars of medieval castle
- Day 19
Tournon - Viviers
Tournon - Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
- Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers with Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
Landmarks Tournon Castle Hermitage Viviers Cathedral - Day 20
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
- Free time to explore art, culture, theatres, and museums
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 21
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in park on Boulevard des Lices
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater 
- Day 22
Arles to French Riviera
Arles to French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Aix-en-Provence discovering Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence - Day 23
French Riviera - Nice
French Riviera - Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice exploring Vieux Nice (old city) with narrow streets and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice 
- Day 24
French Riviera
French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
