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European Masterpiece: The Rhine, Seine & Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera 2027

24 days
From Basel to Nice
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour of Black Forest
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Vogtsbauernahof 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
    Vogtsbauernahof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg's Gothic Cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock
    • City Sightseeing Tour of La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Museum visit (free time)
    • Stroll across city center (free time)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
    Alsace
  4. Day 4

    Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk on Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Schwetzingen Palace
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards with Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Johannisberg Castle
    Koblenz
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  6. Day 6

    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 featuring gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    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 stately homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour through countryside
    • Self-guided exploration of colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    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 and flower/water gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with pastry demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Monet's Gardens
    Monet's House
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  10. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about Normandy D-Day landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys Route
    Honfleur
  11. Day 11

    Caudebec to Normandy to Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Full-day 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 authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    Calvados
  12. Day 12

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
  13. Day 13

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk with Adventure Host
    • Captivating 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

    • Self-guided stroll through Paris
    • Lingering in literary cafés on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Pyramid
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Paris to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with churches and Old Town exploration
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture onboard
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Lyon Old Town
  17. Day 17

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Museum visit of Lyon's silk heritage
    • Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
    • Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop
    • Pastry Demonstration onboard
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île
  18. Day 18

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais region vineyards and Chardonnay wine learning
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais vineyards
  19. Day 19

    Tournon - Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers with Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Hermitage
    Viviers Cathedral
  20. Day 20

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of fortress city 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
    • Self-guided exploration for art, culture, theatre, and museums
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  21. Day 21

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop in Vincent van Gogh technique
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping and strolling (free time)
    • Relaxing in park along Boulevard des Lices (free time)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 22

    Arles to French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of Aix-en-Provence (Cézanne's hometown)
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  23. Day 23

    French Riviera - Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice with Vieux Nice (old city) featuring narrow winding streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
    Itinerary Image 1
  24. Day 24

    French Riviera - Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

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