Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux with 2 Nights in Lucerne

Welcome to the delightful town of Lucerne, nestled on the banks of the Reuss River in Switzerland. Spend your day exploring the city's charming squares and churches, where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously. Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in some shopping in the city center.

Join a guided walking tour to discover Lucerne's historic sites. Visit the poignant Lion Monument, the Old Town, the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and the Jesuit Church. After a day of exploration, enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Start your day with a special excursion to Mount Pilatus. Journey almost 7,000 ft. up for spectacular views over central Switzerland. In case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead. Later, 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 relaxing bike ride along the Rhine, join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest, or explore Freiburg's medieval city center. You may also choose to visit the charming village of Colmar. After a day of adventure, set sail for Strasbourg, France.

Discover Strasbourg by bike or join a city sightseeing tour, which includes the Gothic Strasbourg Cathedral and the magical La Petite France District. You may also choose to visit the historic Maginot Line or Alsace's wine country. After a day of exploration, set sail for Mainz, Germany.

Today, you can join an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, enjoy a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle, or take a guided city walk in Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship in the evening.

Enjoy a hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim or take a guided tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment.

Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne or choose a guided walking tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites. Don't miss the chance to visit the soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed for over 100 years, before setting sail for Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Start your day with an early morning walk in Amsterdam or explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise. You may also choose an optional biking tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops.

This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris. Upon arrival, embark on your Avalon Suite Ship and enjoy dinner onboard. Set sail for Vernon in the evening.

Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles on foot or take a guided tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. You may also choose to visit Bizy Castle, known as 'Normandy's Versailles'. Later, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.

Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river or take a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route, where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine. In the afternoon, you may choose a guided optional excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.

Join a guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, or take a full-day guided tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites. Alternatively, join 'A Taste of Normandy' guided tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. Later, set sail for Rouen.

Take a guided bike tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser-known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels. Alternatively, take a guided walking tour of Rouen, site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom, and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Later, set sail for Conflans.

Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine or join a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, 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. Later, set sail for Paris.

Experience the Seine river by foot or discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating guided walk. Alternatively, join a guided city tour that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Enjoy dinner onboard in the evening.

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

This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Médoc. Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux's finest wine region or take a guided visit to an historic château in the Médoc area and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines.

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, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

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

Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights. This 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.

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We hope you enjoyed your journey through Europe and look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure.