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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne 2027

19 days
From Lake Como to Paris
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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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lake Como

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake Como and its surroundings
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  2. Day 2

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Como's historic center
    • Visit to lakeside gardens
    • Visit to Museo Voltiano
    • Boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
    Landmarks
    Museo Voltiano
    Lake Como
    Bellagio
  3. Day 3

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on the lake
    • Walk on the riverbanks
    • Shopping
    • Dining at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  4. Day 4

    Lake Como to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit to Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne to Swiss Alps to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn with views over central Switzerland
    • Swiss Transport Museum visit (alternative for bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
  6. Day 6

    Breisach - Black Forest Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum with water mill and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  7. Day 7

    Kehl - Strasbourg Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time to visit museums or explore city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with views of Great Vat
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century cellar
    • Wine tasting at Johannisberg Castle
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Koblenz
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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 the countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train to Paris
    • Boarding of Suite Ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Vernon - Giverny and Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home
    • Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's house, flower gardens and water gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Monet's House
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  14. Day 14

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  15. Day 15

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
    • Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Juno Beach Center
  16. Day 16

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen featuring Saint Joan of Arc history, medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
  17. Day 17

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  18. Day 18

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk with Adventure Host
    • Captivating Guided Walk through Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris featuring iconic sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  19. Day 19

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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