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

Begin your day with a highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus, where breathtaking views of central Switzerland await. If weather conditions are unfavorable, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead. In the evening, board your Suite Ship® for a delightful cruise to Breisach, enjoying breakfast and dinner onboard.

Explore the enchanting Black Forest with a guided tour, visiting the Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum and witnessing traditional butter-making. Alternatively, enjoy a bike ride along the Rhine or explore Freiburg's medieval city center. Consider an optional excursion to the charming village of Colmar. In the evening, cruise to Kehl, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Discover Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral and the picturesque La Petite France district on a guided city tour. Alternatively, explore Strasbourg by bike or visit the historic Maginot Line. Enjoy free time to visit museums or stroll through the city center. In the evening, cruise to Mainz, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Explore the ruins of Heidelberg Castle and its famous Great Vat on a guided tour, or enjoy a city walk in Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment on board as you sail to Rüdesheim, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Hike through the scenic vineyards of Rüdesheim or visit the Mechanical Music Museum for a unique experience. Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge, passing by ancient castles and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Explore Cologne by bike or take a guided walking tour of the city's Jewish heritage sites. Alternatively, enjoy a city walk to see Cologne's iconic twin-steepled cathedral. Spend your free time savoring a glass of Kölsch pale lager before cruising to Amsterdam, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Begin your day with a guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's iconic waterways, or explore the city on foot with a guided walking tour. During tulip season, visit the Keukenhof gardens, or explore Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills. Spend your free time discovering Amsterdam's vibrant streets, galleries, and shops, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Enjoy a bike ride along the Seine or take a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route, where medieval abbeys and churches line the river. In the afternoon, consider an optional excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur. Dock overnight in Caudebec, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Join a guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, visiting significant U.S. sites, or explore British and Canadian commemorative sites. Alternatively, delve into Normandy's rich agricultural traditions with a visit to the Bayeux Tapestry. Enjoy live entertainment onboard as you cruise to Rouen, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Discover Rouen's rich history with a guided walking tour, visiting the site of Joan of Arc's martyrdom and the medieval quarter. Alternatively, explore the city by bike, taking in its famous monuments and hidden gems. Cruise to Conflans in the evening, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Visit Auvers-sur-Oise, the home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, or explore the opulent Château de Malmaison, the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine. Consider an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles. Cruise to Paris in the evening, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Experience the heart of Paris with a guided walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, and Île de la Cité. Alternatively, take a city tour to see iconic sites like the Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy free time to explore or relax in a literary café, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Travel by high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, then drive to Beaune to visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital, home to Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement. Continue to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your Suite Ship®, with breakfast and dinner included.

Explore Lyon's architectural district by bike or join a guided sightseeing tour to survey the city from Fourvière Hill. Discover the Old Town's medieval alleyways and the lively Place des Terreaux. Attend a WWII and French Resistance lecture onboard, followed by live entertainment, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Explore Tournon, one of France's oldest medieval cities, with a guided walking tour of its 16th-century castle and Roman ruins. Sail to Viviers and enjoy a guided tour of this charming village, with its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town. Enjoy live entertainment onboard, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Take a guided sightseeing tour of Avignon, visiting the impressive Palace of the Popes. Consider optional excursions to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard or the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Explore Avignon's art and culture before cruising to Arles, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Start your day with a power walk in Arles or attend a painting workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh's techniques. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Arles, visiting the Roman Amphitheater. Spend your free time at Le Café van Gogh for a glass of wine, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Discover the charm of Nice with a guided sightseeing tour, exploring the narrow streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and stunning views of the 'Queen of the French Riviera,' with breakfast included.