Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive at the airport and get picked up for transfer to your ship. The captain and crew will greet you on board before you set sail for your Dutch adventure.
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Rhine River
Start at Keukenhof Gardens with 32 hectares of spring bulbs including tulips, hyacinths, and orchids, plus traditional windmills and sculptures. This afternoon you'll sail into the Dutch countryside toward the Rhine River and try your hand at traditional Dutch clog painting on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
- Clog painting on board
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens - Day 3
Düsseldorf to Cologne
In Düsseldorf this morning, you'll check out the Japanese Garden. After lunch you continue sailing along the Rhine to Cologne, one of Germany's oldest cities. Take an active walk through town and visit the Cologne Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Japanese Garden visit
- Active walk to Cologne Gardens
Optional Activities
- Cologne beer experience
Landmarks Japanese Garden Cologne Gardens - Day 4
Koblenz
Walk through Koblenz with a local guide, seeing historic architecture including the Church of Our Lady. You'll visit the German Corner where two major rivers meet and view the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Later you cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit
Landmarks Church of Our Lady German Corner Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Rhine Gorge - Day 5
Schwetzingen
Visit Schwetzingen Palace and stroll through its UNESCO gardens with over 100 sculptures. Or choose a guided hike through Bad Dürkheim vineyards, or explore Heidelberg as an optional activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
- Guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg
Landmarks Schwetzingen Palace Schwetzingen Palace Gardens Bad-Dürkheim - Day 6
Kehl to Strasbourg
Transfer from Kehl to Strasbourg to walk through its architecture. See the UNESCO World Heritage Neustadt District and Maison Kammerzell, a German Renaissance example. Wander through Petite France and take an active walk to Orangerie Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Active walk to Orangerie Park
Optional Activities
- Baden Baden Spa Experience
Landmarks Neustadt District Maison Kammerzell Petite France Orangerie Park 
- Day 7
Freiburg
In Freiburg in the Black Forest, you'll explore the historic centre with half-timbered houses and the market square, plus the Botanical Garden. Or choose a guided bike tour around Breisach for views of the Rhine River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freiburg visit, including the Botanical Garden
- Guided bike tour in Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar
Landmarks Freiburg Market Square Freiburg Botanical Garden Breisach - Day 8
Freiburg to Lyon
After breakfast you leave your ship and transfer by coach to Lyon, where your river cruising continues on another vessel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune
Check out Chalon-sur-Saône, known for art and history. Travel to Beaune village and visit the Hospices de Beaune, once a hospital for the poor now famous for wine auctions. Enjoy cheese and olive tasting on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 10
Lyon
Explore Lyon, France's third-largest city and former Roman capital, known for its food culture. Take a guided tour including the UNESCO basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Walk through historic streets or choose a guided bike tour of the city's highlights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges
- Private Culinary Charms of Lyon
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Day 11
Tournon
Visit Tournon, a village on the Rhône with a 16th century castle and ancient watchtowers. Take a guided tour of its cultural heritage, or hike through local vineyards producing some of Europe's finest wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
Arrive in Viviers, a Medieval town home to one of France's oldest cathedrals. Your walking tour highlights the city's monuments with ornate windows and detailed facades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 13
Avignon
Explore Avignon with its history as a papal residence and French Revolution site. Your walking tour covers the UNESCO Palais des Papes and the ancient Pont d'Avignon over the Rhône. Attend a classical concert this evening. Optional activities include canoeing, visiting Pont du Gard, and wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
- Private hidden Gems tour of Avignon
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard - Day 14
Arles
In Arles, once a Phoenician trading port and Roman city, your tour covers UNESCO Roman and Romanesque monuments. You'll see the 2,000-year-old amphitheatre and walk in Vincent van Gogh's footsteps. After leisure time exploring, return for a Provençal dinner on board prepared by Chef Fabien Morreale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
- Visit to L'Occitane Factory
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre - Day 15
Arles to Marseille
After breakfast you say goodbye to fellow guests and disembark for transfer to the airport, taking memories of the French countryside and cuisine with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
