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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Apr 5, 2026
Day 1
Lucerne, Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland. The day is free to start exploring this delightful town on the Reuss River. Discover the many squares and churches and how tradition and modernity stand side-by-side or spend your free time enjoying some shopping in the city center.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Apr 6, 2026
Day 2
Lucerne, Switzerland
A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion. (Breakfast)
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026
Day 4
Breisach, Germany
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Black Forest, Germany
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Breisach, Germany
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 9, 2026
Day 5
Kehl, Germany
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Strasbourg, France
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Kehl, Germany
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France-or visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Friday - Apr 10, 2026
Day 6
Mainz, Germany
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Heidelberg, Germany
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Mainz, Germany
Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after a short sailing to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Apr 11, 2026
Day 7
Rudesheim, Germany
Rhine Gorge, Germany
Koblenz, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Sunday - Apr 12, 2026
Day 8
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Off to Paris. This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - Apr 15, 2026
Day 11
Vernon, France
Les Andelys, France
Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS: Serenity on the Seine.; Note: Monet's House is closed in March and November. During this period, this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 16, 2026
Day 12
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Apr 17, 2026
Day 13
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
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D-Day Beaches, France
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Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Apr 18, 2026
Day 14
Rouen, France
The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Apr 19, 2026
Day 15
Conflans, France
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On to Dijon. Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - Apr 22, 2026
Day 18
Tournus, France
Pearl of Southern Burgundy. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Apr 23, 2026
Day 19
Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Apr 24, 2026
Day 20
Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third-largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Apr 25, 2026
Day 21
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Viviers, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Apr 26, 2026
Day 22
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Monday - Apr 27, 2026
Day 23
Arles, France
A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Apr 28, 2026
Day 24
Arles, France
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 24 - Tuesday - Apr 28, 2026
Day 24
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French Riviera, France
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy. (Breakfast)
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