Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
- Full-day Guided Tour to Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
Landmarks Black Forest 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 Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Museum visits
- Free time to 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 along the Philosophers' Way with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
- Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens and historic palace square
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg) Schwetzingen Palace - Day 5
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Tour of the Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Visit to historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting
- Sailing through the Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
- Free time in Koblenz
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Johannisberg Castle Mechanical Music Museum Koblenz 
- 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
- Time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager at local establishments
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 stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
- Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
- Free time to explore galleries, shops, and canal houses
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 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 with visit to Monet's gardens and home
- Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence, flower gardens, and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike up to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Monet's Gardens (Giverny) Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 10
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route (100+ medieval abbeys and churches)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 11
Caudebec to Rouen
Caudebec to Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, U.S. sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (or D-Day Museum until end of May), Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial D-Day Museum Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 12
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame) Astronomical Clock - Day 13
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the 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 Josephine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Paris independently
- Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
- Explore art and culture independently
Landmarks Louvre Pyramid Palais-Royal Île de la Cité Latin Quarter - Day 15
Paris to Lyon
Paris to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 16
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with Old Town exploration
- Onboard Lecture about WWII & French Resistance
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Confluence of Rhône and Saône Rivers - Day 17
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lyon's silk heritage with museum visit, walking tour of La Presqu'île, and live hand-printed silk serigraphy demonstration
- Pastry Demonstration on board while sailing
Landmarks La Presqu'île - Day 18
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel into Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards
- Wine tasting in the cellars of a medieval castle
Landmarks Mâconnais Chardonnay Vineyards - 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 Romanesque Cathedral - Day 20
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
- Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Explore Avignon's art and culture independently
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Château de 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 to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create a painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks
Landmarks Arles Roman Amphitheater Boulevard des Lices - Day 22
Arles to French Riviera
Arles to French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Aix-en-Provence to discover Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence French Riviera - Day 23
French Riviera - Nice
French Riviera - Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice to discover Vieux Nice's narrow winding streets and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice (Old Town) 
- Day 24
French Riviera
French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
