Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux with 2 Nights in Lucerne 2025

Start your day with a special excursion to Mount Pilatus for spectacular views over central Switzerland. In case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead. After the excursion, board your Suite Ship and set sail for Breisach, Germany. Enjoy breakfast and dinner onboard.

Today, you have a choice of activities. You can enjoy a bike ride along the Rhine, join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest, or explore Freiburg's medieval city center. Alternatively, you can opt for a guided excursion to the charming village of Colmar. After a day of adventure, sail to Strasbourg for an overnight stay.

Discover the beauty of Strasbourg by bike or join a city sightseeing tour, which includes the Gothic Strasbourg Cathedral and the magical La Petite France District. You can also opt for a guided excursion to the historic Maginot Line or visit Alsace's wine country. In the evening, cruise to Mainz for an overnight stay.

Today, you can choose between a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle, a guided city walk in Mainz, or an inspiring walk in Heidelberg with your Avalon Adventure Host. After a day of exploration, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship as you sail to Rüdesheim for an overnight stay.

Today, you can choose between a bike ride in Cologne, a guided walking tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites, or a city walk of Cologne with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Spend some free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager before sailing to Amsterdam for an overnight stay.

Start your day with an early morning walk in Amsterdam or explore the city's iconic waterways on a guided canal cruise. You may also opt for a guided excursion to Keukenhof gardens or Zaanse Schans. Spend some free time exploring Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops.

Take a guided bike tour to discover Rouen's most famous monuments and hidden gems or take a guided walking tour of Rouen, the site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom, and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock and Notre-Dame Cathedral. In the evening, cruise to Conflans.

Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine or join a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, the home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. In the evening, cruise to Paris.

Take a guided tour of Château de la Brède, the birthplace of Montesquieu, or join a guided visit with wine tasting at a local château. Savor the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden-yellow wine. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship.

Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux's finest wine region or take a guided visit to a historic château in the Médoc area and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines. After a day of exploration, sail to Cussac Fort Médoc for an overnight stay.

Take a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, a UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by a panoramic drive along the famed Route de la Corniche. Alternatively, join a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting. Later, sail to Bourg for an overnight stay.

Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes. Later, sail to Bordeaux for an overnight stay.

Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals. In the afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience.

Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux's postcard river views of the Les Quais or join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19th-century architectural treasures and taste its local delicacy of oysters and wine.