Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
- Guided Tour through Colmar and Little Venice
- Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill visit, and traditional butter-making demonstration
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Colmar - Day 3
Kehl to Strasbourg
Kehl to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
- City Sightseeing Tour including Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
- Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—pre-WWII fortifications
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Free time to visit museums or stroll the city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 4
Ludwigshafen to Rüdesheim
Ludwigshafen to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Inspiring walk in Heidelberg—the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins and the Great Tun (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
- Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace including palace, gardens, and historic palace square
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Schwetzingen Palace - Day 5
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Tour of the Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting
- Free time in Koblenz
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rock of the Lorelei Johannisberg Castle Mechanical Music Museum - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride like the locals in Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring the soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season) featuring over seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths
- Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
- Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
Landmarks Keukenhof - Day 8
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home
- Guided Tour of Giverny including Monet's residence and flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle with magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables
- Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard (historic home of King Richard the Lionheart)
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Monet's Gardens Château Gaillard Bizy Castle - Day 10
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day
Optional Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route featuring more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
- Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur - Day 11
Caudebec to Rouen - Normandy
Caudebec to Rouen - Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic 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 12
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour to discover Rouen's famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom, medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint Joan of Arc Memorial - Day 13
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison (home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine)
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Latin Quarter - Day 15
Paris to Lyon
Paris to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 16
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host over bridges and along the Rhône and Saône rivers
- Guided Sightseeing Tour surveying Lyon from Fourvière Hill and exploring the Old Town
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica Vieux Lyon - Day 17
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Museum visit exploring Lyon's silk heritage
- Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
- Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop
- Pastry Demonstration on board
Landmarks La Presqu'île - Day 18
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to the Mâconnais region to learn about world-famous Chardonnay vineyards
- Wine tasting in the cellars of a medieval castle
Landmarks Mâconnais - Day 19
Tournon - Viviers
Tournon - Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
- Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
Landmarks Tournon Castle Hermitage Viviers Cathedral - Day 20
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including ramparts and Palace of the Popes
- Guided Optional Excursion to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
- Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Free time to explore Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 21
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles - Day 22
Arles to French Riviera
Arles to French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Aix-en-Provence to discover Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence - Day 23
French Riviera - Nice
French Riviera - Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice exploring Vieux Nice
Landmarks Vieux Nice - Day 24
French Riviera
French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
