Destination:
France,
Switzerland,
Duration:
17 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
August 2026 - November 2027
Overview
17 days from Lucerne to Paris
Immerse yourself in German and France culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Seine and Rhine rivers. The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey. You’ll start your European vacation with a 2-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility). Next, transfer to Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Strasbourg, France, located on the French-German border, perfectly blends the cultures of both countries. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city best known for its gothic architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral, comes alive on a guided walk. Continue to Amsterdam, the modern capital of Holland. Transfer to Paris by high-speed train to start your Seine River cruise. Enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful scenery along the Seine River, and stops in charming and historical parts of France, but your adventure would not be complete without some time in Paris—one of the world’s most romantic and vibrant cities! Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history or take a tour showing you the iconic sites of this enchanting city.
Immerse yourself in German and France culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Seine and Rhine rivers. The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey. You’ll start your European vacation with a 2-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility). Next, transfer to Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Strasbourg, France, located on the French-German border, perfectly blends the cultures of both countries. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city best known for its gothic architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral, comes alive on a guided walk. Continue to Amsterdam, the modern capital of Holland. Transfer to Paris by high-speed train to start your Seine River cruise. Enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful scenery along the Seine River, and stops in charming and historical parts of France, but your adventure would not be complete without some time in Paris—one of the world’s most romantic and vibrant cities! Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history or take a tour showing you the iconic sites of this enchanting city.
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Departure November 1st will operate the itinerary on the Seine in a revised order: Day 1 to 10 as per regular program, Day 11 Paris, Day 12 Conflans, Day 13 Les Andelys-Rouen, Day 14 Caudebec, Day 15 Caudebec. Normandy excursions, Day 16 Vernon, Day 17 Paris
Start:Lucerne, Switzerland
Finish:Paris, France
Finish:Paris, France
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WZPQ
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
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Day 2 - LUCERNE
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Day 3 - LUCERNE–SWISS ALPS–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
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Day 4 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
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Day 5 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Day 6 - MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
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Day 7 - RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
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Day 8 - COLOGNE
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Day 9 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
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Day 10 - AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
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Day 11 - VERNON
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Day 12 - CAUDEBEC
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Day 13 - CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
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Day 14 - ROUEN
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Day 15 - CONFLANS
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Day 16 - PARIS
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Day 17 - PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
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