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Discover the Rhine & Rhone rivers 2027 - 15 Days (from Arles to Amsterdam)

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  • Wide bend of a calm river bordered by stone quays and leafy trees under soft light.
  • Iconic skyline of Avignon featuring the Palais des Papes and cathedral above leafy treetops.
  • Rooftops of the medieval town of Viviers nestled among green hills and cypress trees.
  • Evening view of Lyon’s illuminated skyline and footbridge reflecting on the Rhône River.
  • Festive street in Strasbourg adorned with angel lights and timbered houses during Christmas market.
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  • Rows of vibrant tulips lead toward three traditional windmills under a clear blue sky in Zaanse Schans.
  • Route map highlighting travel from the Netherlands through Germany and France and into Switzerland.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nice to Arles

  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • Provencal cosmetic workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Chateauneuf du Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Fourvières Hill
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Roman Theatre of Fourvières
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Huningue
  9. Day 9

    Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
    • Guided e-bike tour in Breisach
    • Guided tour of Colmar (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Church
    Freiburg
    Colmar
    Kaiserstuhl Mountains
    Burkheim
  10. Day 10

    Strasbourg - Germersheim

    Included Activities

    • Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    • Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Neustadt District
    Bruchsal Palace
    Baden-Baden Spa
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  11. Day 11

    Mannheim - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
    • Rüdesheim walk with specialty coffee (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
    Neckar Valley
    Mannheim Palace
  12. Day 12

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Church of Our Lady
    German Corner
    Cochem Castle
    Moselle Valley
  13. Day 13

    Cologne - Düsseldorf

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Cologne
    • German Beer Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Rhine River
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
    • Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    • Dutch Delights (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Alkmaar
    Waterland
    Jordaan
    Our Lord in the Attic
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam

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