Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer to ship
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Excursion to Alkmaar
- Guided tour of historic Alkmaar including cobbled streets and historic cheese market
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
- Dutch Delights - guided city tour with local treats tasting (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Alkmaar Cheese Market Waterland 
- Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
Düsseldorf - CologneIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf including historic Altstadt and modern cityscape
- Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town with visit to World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Cologne along the Rhine River
- German beer experience in Cologne brewhouses - tasting Kölsch beer (2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Düsseldorf Altstadt - Day 4
Koblenz
KoblenzIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide including Church of Our Lady and German Corner
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit - walking tour with guided castle visit (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level). Medieval castle 91m above Moselle Valley, rebuilt in neo-Gothic style as summer residence.
Landmarks German Corner (Deutsches Eck) Lorelei Rock Church of Our Lady Cochem Castle (Reichsburg) Rhine Gorge - Day 5
Mannheim - Germersheim
Mannheim - GermersheimIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg including Renaissance Heidelberg Castle
Optional Activities
- Active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg - take funicular to peak for panoramic Neckar Valley views, hike through forest, tour castle remnants, orientation walk in Old Town
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mannheim Palace Mount Königstuhl Bruchsal Palace (Damiansburg) - Day 6
Strasbourg
StrasbourgIncluded Activities
- Flavours of Alsace: Strasbourg walking tour with local tasting - guided walk through historic streets from Strasbourg Cathedral to La Petite France with regional specialty tasting
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa experience in Black Forest - rejuvenating day at world-renowned spa with thermal waters (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Neustadt District - Day 7
Breisach
BreisachOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - tour of historic city founded in 1120 with visit to Altstadt and local market sampling Black Forest ham
- Guided e-bike tour in Breisach - route between Kaiserstuhl mountains and river through woods, break in Burkheim for traditional Black Forest cake
- Guided tour of Colmar with walk along quaint cobblestone lanes with half-timbered facades (5 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church Freiburg Black Forest Colmar - Day 8
Basel to Lyon
Basel to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Basel to Lyon
- Day 9
Lyon
LyonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting - expert-led walk through city streets, visit to Les Halles de Lyon market with artisan meetings, tasting of regional cheeses
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon exploring city highlights
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled town on hilltop with fortified church and Princes of Savoy house, 15th-century church, 33-metre-deep well, used as backdrop for films including 'The Three Musketeers' (5 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Pérouges - Day 10
Mâcon
MâconIncluded Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting - journey through rolling hills and villages with local wine expert exploring terroirs and enjoying guided tastings of Beaujolais wines
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region - Day 11
Tournon
TournonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting - walking tour highlighting intangible cultural heritage with local wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through local vineyards with views of Neckar Valley
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
ViviersIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers - walking tour with local guide highlighting striking monuments distinctive for ornate windows and lavish facades
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - transformative journey through world's largest decorated cave replica with local guide bringing ancient art to life
Landmarks Viviers Medieval Cathedral Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 13
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive Provençal dinner prepared by France's Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale - special Provençal menu with authentic flavours paired with fine wines)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit - walk through historic streets exploring medieval ramparts and lively squares, visit Les Halles d'Avignon covered market with local guide sharing regional traditions and heritage stories
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard with Uzès visit - World Heritage-listed Roman aqueduct visit with tour of small Roman town of Uzès, exploration of circular medieval streets, sampling of regional cuisine (extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting - private tasting of local wines in village known for fine red wines and medieval lanes (extra expense)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Les Halles d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 14
Arles
ArlesIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit - tour showcasing UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments, visit to 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre, exploration of areas that inspired Vincent van Gogh
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - explore beautiful landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic works, participate in painting workshop recreating vibrant scenes, keep your own masterpiece
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage-listed village recognized as one of most beautiful in France located at fortified rocky site between Arles and St. Remy-de-Provence, explore Old Village with narrow cobblestone streets and medieval stone buildings, visit high rocky pinnacle of Château-Fortress des Baux with incredible hilltop views (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence - Day 15
Arles to Nice
Arles to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from ship
