Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lake Como
Lake ComoOptional Activities
- Explore Lake Como and surroundings
Landmarks Lake Como - Day 2
Lake Como
Lake Como- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Como historic center
- Lakeside gardens exploration
- Art activity at Museo Voltiano
- Boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
Landmarks Lake Como Como Historic Center Museo Voltiano Bellagio - Day 3
Lake Como
Lake Como- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on the lake
- Walk on the riverbanks
- Shopping
- Dining at local restaurant
Landmarks Lake Como - Day 4
Lake Como to Lucerne
Lake Como to Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lucerne
- Visit to Chapel Bridge
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lucerne - Day 5
Lucerne to Basel
Lucerne to Basel- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn
- Swiss Transport Museum visit (weather-dependent alternative)
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Mount Stanserhorn Swiss Transport Museum - Day 6
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided E-bike tour through Black Forest
- Full-day guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
- Guided tour of Freiburg medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Colmar
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Colmar - Day 7
Kehl - Strasbourg
Kehl - Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Strasbourg
- City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock
- La Petite France district visit
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to historic Maginot Line
- Alsace wine country visit
- Museum visits
- Self-guided exploration of city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Gothic Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 8
Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Heidelberg along Philosophers' way
- Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
- Guided visit to Schwetzingen Palace
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Philosophers' Way Schwetzingen Palace - Day 9
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided visit to Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
- Rhine Gorge sailing with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Koblenz
Landmarks Rüdesheim Mechanical Music Museum Johannisberg Castle Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Koblenz - Day 10
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride through Cologne
- Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided city walk of Cologne with twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit local establishments for Kölsch pale lager tasting
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne - Day 11
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning guided walk in Amsterdam
- Off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour of Amsterdam
- Guided canal cruise past Golden Age homes
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
- Optional biking tour to discover countryside
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Keukenhof - Day 12
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Paris - Day 13
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpe lunch with pastry demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny and Monet's gardens and home
- Guided tour of Giverny featuring Monet's residence and flower/water gardens
- Guided visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French crêpe lunch with pastry demonstration
- Guided hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided walking tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Monet's Gardens Giverny Bizy Castle Les Andelys Château Gaillard - Day 14
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided relaxing bike ride along the river
- Guided trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
- Onboard lecture about Normandy landing (D-Day)
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Honfleur - Day 15
Caudebec - Normandy
Caudebec - Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
- Guided tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including cemeteries, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided tour to experience Normandy traditions 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 - Day 16
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
- Guided walking tour of Rouen including Joan of Arc site, medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site Rouen Medieval Quarter - Day 17
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided relaxing bike ride along the Seine
- 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 - Day 18
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Seine river walk
- Captivating guided walk of ancient Paris 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 exploration of Paris
- Café visits on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter - Day 19
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
