Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
- Drive along the banks of the River Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera The Louvre Les Invalides Seine River - Day 3
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Walk the winding cobblestone streets of Montmartre, explore the artist district, discover the greenspace and vineyard that produces 27 varieties of wine
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital art centre in a former iron foundry featuring large-scale digital projections and synchronised music with classic and contemporary artworks (exhibition changes yearly, 2027 programme to be published January 2027)
Landmarks Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Explore the sweeping countryside and visit World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to the 16th century, and nearby Alkmaar
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Explore the maze of canals and bridges in the city centre, learn about history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, taste local herring
- Fabrique des Lumières: Digital art installation featuring renowned artists' work projected on 17 metre high walls accompanied by music in a former 19th century gas works
- Cycling tour: Active biking tour exploring over 500km of bicycle trails through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals with local guide
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar Fabrique des Lumières - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage-listed)
- Local beer voucher
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 7
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise through scenic landscape with 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz: Explore old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and the famed Florinsmarkt
- Medieval Limburg: Coach transfer to Limburg an der Lahn, walk historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, visit cathedral overlooking the city and the Old Bridge (Alten Lahnbrücke)
- Cochem & Moselle Valley: Travel through the Moselle Valley to Cochem, walking tour of picturesque centre with cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses, visit Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks Koblenz Rhine River Moselle River Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn Alten Lahnbrücke Cochem Reichsburg Castle Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue - Day 8
Mannheim to Rastatt
Mannheim to Rastatt- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Baroque Palace of Rastatt with pianist and accompanied vocalists
- Exploration of Baroque Palace of Rastatt and gardens
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg: Coach transfer to Heidelberg, brief walking tour of Old Town, free time to explore (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg: Guided tour of Heidelberg, visit Heidelberg Castle (important Renaissance structure north of the Alps), admire views from balcony and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (note: some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim: Drive through vine-covered landscapes, visit Fritz Ritter winery for tour and tasting of ninth-generation family-owned vineyard (note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Bad Dürkheim Fritz Ritter Winery Baroque Palace of Rastatt - Day 9
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting: Explore culturally diverse wine-growing area, visit famous wine-growing village with tasting at local wine cellar, explore neighbouring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg: E-bike journey through region's bicycle trails (500km+ covering the city), explore charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and sparkling canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg: Explore city's most important sites on foot including cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile, learn how France and Germany shaped this unique city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai - Day 10
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar: Walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace showcasing French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture with tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting: Guided walking tour through lively medieval town on edge of Black Forest with Black Forest cake tasting
- Walking tour of Breisach with wine tasting: Leisurely guided walk through Breisach's Old Town with pastel facades and cobbled lanes, view hilltop cathedral of St. Stephansminster, tasting of delicious local sparkling wine
Landmarks Breisach Colmar Freiburg Black Forest St. Stephansminster - Day 11
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
- Airport transfer
Landmarks Basel
