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Rhine & Rhône Revealed with 2 nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2028

17 days
From Amsterdam to French Riviera
4.6 (234 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (available during tulip season)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Amsterdam with curated cheese and wine tasting (select one option)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (select one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions available
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal Houses
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (select one option)
    • Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • Guided Visit to Brühl Castle with history and wine tasting (select one option)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled gothic cathedral (select one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager at local venues
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Brühl Castle
  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei (select one option)
    • Guided Hike along the Rheinsteig with visit to Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard and vineyard tasting (select one option)
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with wine tasting (select one option)
    • Dinner at Eberbach Monastery with regional dishes and local wines (select one option)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Eberbach Monastery
  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' way with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • Discovery of Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens and historic square (select one option)
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with views of the Great Vat, the World's Largest Wine Barrel (select one option)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour through Strasbourg with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District (select one option)
    • Guided Tour along the Alsace Wine Route with local wine sampling (select one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Alsace Wine Route
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride in Breisach with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Colmar with countryside chateau wine cellar visit (select one option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, butter-making demonstration, and wine tasting (select one option)
    • Guided Tour through Colmar exploring canals and historic buildings (select one option)
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
  8. Day 8

    Basel - Beaune - Lyon

    Basel - Beaune - Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with immersive experience and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine education (select one option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill and Old Town exploration (select one option)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Lyon Old Town
    Beaujolais region
  10. Day 10

    Lyon - Mâcon

    Lyon - Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • Exploration of Lyon's silk heritage with museum visit, walking tour, and live serigraphy demonstration (select one option)
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île
  11. Day 11

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided travel into Mâconnais region with Chardonnay vineyard education and medieval castle wine cellar tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais vineyards
  12. Day 12

    Tournon - Viviers - Avignon

    Tournon - Viviers - Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle and wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier during sailing
    • Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Cité du Chocolat Valrhona
    Viviers
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour through Avignon with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes (select one option)
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Rhône wine tasting (select one option)
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon ramparts
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host (select one option)
    • Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques (select one option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles featuring Roman Amphitheater (select one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in park along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  15. Day 15

    Arles - French Riviera

    Arles - French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing tour of Aix-en-Provence (en route to French Riviera)
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  16. Day 16

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing tour of Nice with exploration of Vieux Nice's narrow streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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