Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Timeless Dutch Countryside excursion - walk through charming villages, see working windmills and meet locals keeping age-old traditions alive
- Clog painting class on board with local expert
Optional Activities
- Dutch Delights - city highlights with tasting of Dutch treats (3 hours, Easy activity level)
- Hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam - explore Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, historic streets, visit Our Lord in the Attic (17th-century house with Catholic church in attic), local beer and traditional Dutch snacks at a brewery (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Alkmaar Waterland Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic - Day 3
Düsseldorf - Cologne
Düsseldorf - Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Düsseldorf Old Town - featuring the City Hall (450 years old) and Castle Tower (dating back to 13th century)
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town - including beautiful squares, historic monuments, contemporary architecture, and Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage-listed)
Optional Activities
- German Beer Experience - guided tour through Cologne's legendary brewhouses (2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town City Hall, Düsseldorf Castle Tower, Düsseldorf Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 4
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Koblenz with local guide - passing examples of war-surviving architecture, Church of Our Lady, and the German Corner where rivers converge
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit - walking tour of medieval town of Cochem (91m above valley), guided visit to magnificent Cochem Castle with views of Moselle Valley, neo-Gothic architecture rebuilt in 1868 (5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
Landmarks Church of Our Lady, Koblenz German Corner Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Cochem Castle Cochem - Day 5
Mannheim - Heidelberg
Mannheim - Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg - featuring Renaissance remnants of Heidelberg Castle and exploring the UNESCO City of Literature with its rich history
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Mannheim Palace - Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg - featuring the Neustadt district, Maison Kammerzell (German Renaissance architecture), and Petite France (historic quarter)
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Spa experience - rejuvenating day at world-renowned Baden-Baden Spa in Germany's Black Forest, famous for healing thermal waters and elegant ambience (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Neustadt district Maison Kammerzell Petite France - Day 7
Breisach - Freiburg
Breisach - Freiburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - featuring the Altstadt's cobbled Rathausplatz (City Square) with Gothic churches and civic buildings, local market visit to sample specialty items like Black Forest ham
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - explore the medieval cobblestone lanes and vivid history of this Alsatian town (5 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Church, Breisach Freiburg Rathausplatz, Freiburg Colmar - Day 8
Basel - Lyon
Basel - Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lyon - exploring historic Old Town (Vieux Lyon), elegant Presqu'île district, vibrant Part-Dieu district, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and Traboules (hidden passageways), with small tastings of Lyon's famous delicacies
- Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - ride through Parc de la Tête d'Or (inaugurated 1857, same year as Central Park), zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district if requested (requires good fitness level and confident cycling skills)
- Excursion to Pérouges - journey to medieval town on small hill overlooking Ain River valley, guided walking tour of 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, main street 'Rue des Rondes', 33-metre-deep well, Maison du Sergent de Justice with round tower, leisure time (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Vieux Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 10
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne - featuring Jardin de Ville (City Garden), Cybèle Garden (open-air museum of Gallo-Roman ruins), cathedral (built 11th-16th centuries), and Roman theatre (40-50 AD, originally accommodating 10,000+ spectators)
- Cheese and olive tasting on board - sampling specialty cheese and Provence olives with presentation about the region
Landmarks Jardin de Ville, Vienne Cybèle Garden Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre of Vienne - Day 11
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting - walking through town learning local history and viticulture traditions, viewing Roman ruins and Renaissance monuments, seeing world's oldest suspension bridge with cables, curated wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through vineyards - active hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon known for syrah, marsanne, and roussanne with spectacular Rhone River views, possible stop at local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers - unique heritage discovery trail featuring iconic monuments, Maison des Chevaliers (lavishly decorated Roman house with Renaissance façade)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - transformative journey exploring the largest decorated cave replica in the world with local guide (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers, Viviers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 13
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Chef Fabien Morreale - authentic dishes celebrating flavors of the region)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit - exploring World Heritage-listed highlights, cobbled alleyways, Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge), Les Halles covered market (over 40 vendors with fresh spring produce)
- Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Chef Fabien Morreale - authentic dishes celebrating flavors of the region with chef engagement
- Classical concert in historic chapel - private concert with local trio in historic chapel with exceptional acoustics
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon - paddle canoe along calm Rhône River, pass beneath famous Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard - World Heritage-listed three-level Roman aqueduct (275 metres long, 48 metres high), visit small Roman town of Uzès with local restaurants (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting - famous appellation known for warm red blends and creamy whites, picturesque ruins of 14th-century castle, curated tasting at local vineyard (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Les Halles Market Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape - Day 14
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - discovering Roman heritage on walking tour through well-preserved ancient city, passing Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, Roman baths, learning about emperors, gladiators, and daily life in Roman Gaul
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage-listed site in Alpilles Regional Natural Park recognized as one of France's most beautiful villages, compact with shops and restaurants, traditional style with narrow cobblestone streets and grey medieval stone buildings, Château-Fortress des Baux with incredible views (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume - hands-on workshop learning traditional techniques for creating luxurious soaps from natural ingredients like olive oil, lavender, and local botanicals, create your own artisanal soap guided by expert craftsmen, take home unique fragrant souvenir (3 hours, Easy activity level)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic works, participate in painting workshop to recreate vibrant scenes, bring home your masterpiece inspired by Van Gogh's legacy (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Roman Forum of Arles Roman Baths of Arles Les Baux de Provence Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 15
Arles - Marseille
Arles - Marseille- Meals
- Breakfast
