Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland - 2023 Avignon to Amsterdam

Medieval towns and fine cuisine

Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and inspiring landscapes.

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Avignon, France	Stroll the medieval city; see the Place de l’Horloge, Pont d’Avignon and Palace of the Popes.
2	Arles, France	Admire this cultural center’s diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.
3	Avignon, France	Enjoy a taste of Provence as you sample local wines and indulge in French delicacies.
4	Viviers, France	Explore this charming riverside village’s peaceful ambience amid its scenic mountain setting.
5	Tournon, Scenic Sailing: Rhône River & Vienne, France	Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l’Ardèche, to take in the verdant Doux Valley. Journey past dramatic landscapes along the Rhône River and admire terraced vineyards. Learn about the city’s rich Roman past; view the amphitheater and Temple of Augustus & Livia.
6	Lyon, France	Walk through town; see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral.
7	Lyon, France	Visit the famed Beaujolais wine country, viewing rolling hills of vineyards and tasting wine.
8	Burgundy, France & Basel, Switzerland	Explore Burgundy’s viticultural traditions and sample a taste of the region’s famous wines. Discover the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, where French, German and Swiss borders meet.
9	Breisach, Germany	Explore Germany’s fabled Black Forest region and admire verdant hills amid stunning scenery.
10	Strasbourg, France	Encounter this multicultural city and its famed Strasbourg Cathedral; sample Alsatian food.
11	Speyer & Rüdesheim, Germany	Discover quaint Speyer and visit its historic Romanesque imperial cathedral, a UNESCO Site. Stroll the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse; sample local wines at a quaint restaurant.
12	Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine & Koblenz, Germany	Sail past hilltop castles along the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site, and look for Lorelei Rock. Visit the 13th-century Marksburg Castle and capture views from its hilltop location.
13	Cologne, Germany	Stroll through Cologne’s Old Town and see the city’s famed Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO Site.
14	Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede & Kinderdijk, The Netherlands	Admire the scenery and sail along the network of Holland’s canals and waterways. See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk’s working windmills, a UNESCO Site.
15	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Take a journey along Amsterdam’s network of canals or browse one of the city’s museums.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

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