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European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera 2026

26 days
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From Lucerne to Nice
4.6
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European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera 2026 - Avalon Waterways
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Avalon Waterways
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Rouen
    Rouen
  • Paris
    Paris
  • Dijon
    Dijon
  • Beaune
    Beaune
  • Tournus
    Tournus
  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Viviers
    Viviers
  • Tournon-sur-Rhone
    Tournon-sur-Rhone
  • Avignon
    Avignon
  • Arles
    Arles
  • Nice
    Nice
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Highlights

  • Explore Lucerne's historic bridges and squares
  • Ascend Mount Pilatus for breathtaking views
  • Cycle along the Rhine or delve into the Black Forest
  • Tour Strasbourg's gothic cathedral and district
  • Cruise Amsterdam's iconic canals and waterways

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
  2. Day 2 LUCERNE
  3. Day 3 LUCERNE–SWISS ALPS–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
  4. Day 4 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
  5. Day 5 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
  6. Day 6 MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  7. Day 7 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  8. Day 8 COLOGNE
  9. Day 9 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
  10. Day 10 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  11. Day 11 VERNON
  12. Day 12 CAUDEBEC
  13. Day 13 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  14. Day 14 ROUEN
  15. Day 15 CONFLANS
  16. Day 16 PARIS
  17. Day 17 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)–DIJON–BEAUNE–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION)
  18. Day 18 TOURNUS
  19. Day 19 LYON
  20. Day 20 LYON
  21. Day 21 TOURNON
  22. Day 22 AVIGNON
  23. Day 23 ARLES
  24. Day 24 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–FRENCH RIVIERA
  25. Day 25 FRENCH RIVIERA
  26. Day 26 FRENCH RIVIERA
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What's Included

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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(231 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

515

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

78%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Lisa
    · May 12th, 2024
    This was our first cruise and we enjoyed it very much. The ship was immaculate, the staff was lovely, and the food was really good. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others.
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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Dates & Availability

26 days
European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera 2026
From Lucerne to Nice

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 288262

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