Overview
Destination:
France,
Netherlands,
Start:French Riviera, Netherlands
Finish:Amsterdam, France
Finish:Amsterdam, France
Duration:17 days
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WLAQC
Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise holiday along the Rhône, Saône, and Rhine Rivers. Begin with two overnights in captivating Nice on the French Riviera and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Indulge in the legendary cuisine of France on this culinary focused cruise through Burgundy and Provence. With a Master of Wine on board for the French portion of the itinerary and special culinary highlights throughout the French portion of your cruise, you’ll sample regional French specialties with onboard cheese tasting, pastry demonstration, and with a unique dinner featuring a marvellous menu created just for you in the tradition of famous Chef Paul Bocuse.
Embark in Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and the site of its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre. Take a guided walk in Tournon, a medieval treasure beautifully nestled among vineyards. Lyon is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Disembark and travel to Beaune, visit the Hôtel Dieu charity hospital before proceeding to Basel, Switzerland, to board your Rhine River cruise vessel. Your first stop is Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, well known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. In Strasbourg, France, stroll through the picturesque La Petite France district. 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. A stay in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam is the perfect way to end this sensational European river cruise. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.
Embark in Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and the site of its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre. Take a guided walk in Tournon, a medieval treasure beautifully nestled among vineyards. Lyon is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Disembark and travel to Beaune, visit the Hôtel Dieu charity hospital before proceeding to Basel, Switzerland, to board your Rhine River cruise vessel. Your first stop is Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, well known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. In Strasbourg, France, stroll through the picturesque La Petite France district. 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. A stay in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam is the perfect way to end this sensational European river cruise. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.
What's Included
- 16 breakfasts.12 lunches.14 dinners.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE
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Day 2 - FRENCH RIVIERA
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Day 3 - FRENCH RIVIERA-ARLES (EMBARKATION)
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Day 4 - ARLES
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Day 5 - AVIGNON
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Day 6 - VIVIERS
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Day 7 - TAIN L'HERMITAGE
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Day 8 - LYON
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Day 9 - TOURNUS-CHALON-SUR-SAONE
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Day 10 - CHALON-SUR-SAONE (DISEMBARKATION)-BEAUNE-BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
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Day 11 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
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Day 12 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Day 13 - MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
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Day 14 - RUDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE
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Day 15 - COLOGNE
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Day 16 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
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Day 17 - AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
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