Rhine & Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) 2025
17 Day River Cruise French Riviera to Amsterdam
Tour Description:
Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise vacation along the Rhône, Saône, and Rhine Rivers. Begin with two overnights on the French Riviera, and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. Embark on the Rhône River in Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and the site of its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. 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 treas-ures 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.”
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Dates & Pricing
Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Tuesday 29 Apr 25 | Starting at $7,397 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 10 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25 | Starting at $8,547 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Tuesday 08 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,217 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Tuesday 22 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,117 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Tuesday 19 Aug 25 | Starting at $9,317 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Tuesday 02 Sep 25 | Starting at $8,417 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Tuesday 30 Sep 25 | Starting at $9,167 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 11 Oct 25 — Tuesday 28 Oct 25 | Starting at $7,997 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 25 Oct 25 — Tuesday 11 Nov 25 | Starting at $7,497 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 08 Nov 25 — Tuesday 25 Nov 25 | Starting at $6,957 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Day 1 French Riviera: | Welcome to France |
Day 2 French Riviera: | Guided tour |
Day 3 French Riviera-Arles (Embarkation): | Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception |
Day 4 Arles: | Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host |
Day 5 Avignon: | Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes |
Day 6 Viviers: | Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host |
Day 7 Tain l'Hermitage: | Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host |
Day 8 Lyon: | Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill |
Day 9 Tournus–Chalon-sur-Saône: | Chardonnay excursion with tasting; Cheese tasting on board |
Day 10 Chalon-sur-Saône (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Basel (Embarkation): | Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome reception |
Day 11 Breisach: | Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or Freiburg sightseeing, or bike with your Adventure Host |
Day 12 Strasbourg: | Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host |
Day 13 Mainz: | Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz |
Day 14 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: | Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz |
Day 15 Cologne: | Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host |
Day 16 Amsterdam: | Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host |
Day 17 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): | Your vacation ends this morning |
- 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.
- Due to “Sail Amsterdam” departure August 3rd will end in Rotterdam instead of Amsterdam with modifications to the itinerary.
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Accommodations
French Riviera | French Riviera | French Riviera | Amsterdam | Amsterdam |
Deluxe
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