Explore Paris & sail the Rhine
Pay your respects at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Discover Roman Trier. Taste Moselle Rieslings and visit the wine town of Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy scenic cruising past the town of Sankt Goar, home of the Lorelei Rock, and through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO Site. Visit fascinating Worms and the university town of Heidelberg. Vineyard-flanked slopes and historic cities, along with hotel stays in Paris and Zürich, make this 12-day cruisetour irresistible.
Itinerary
Paris to Zurich OR Zurich to Paris
12 Days | 10 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
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Paris, France | Paris’s cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. | ||
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Paris, France | The “City of Light,” timeless Paris has inspired artists and writers for centuries. | ||
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Reims, France & Trier, Germany | Center of the Champagne region, Reims offers diverse historic sites, notably Gallo-Roman ruins, medieval monuments and Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | ||
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Trier & Bernkastel, Germany | A picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx and a vibrant university town. | ||
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Cochem, Germany | Perched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle River, the 1,000-year-old Reichsburg Castle is Cochem’s signature landmark. | ||
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Koblenz, Germany | On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim, the 13th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. | ||
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Mainz, Germany | Located in the heart of wine country along the Rhine, Mainz is home to one of Germany’s most dramatic cathedrals, St. Stephen’s. | ||
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Speyer, Germany | Speyer’s charming, shop-lined main street is overlooked by the impressive clock tower of its Altpörtel, the Old Town Gate. | ||
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Strasbourg, France | Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. | ||
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Zürich & Basel, Switzerland | Located along the Rhine River, Basel sits at the point where French, German and Swiss borders meet, marking the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland. | ||
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Zürich, Switzerland | Regarded as one of Europe’s most livable places, Zürich’s natural beauty ranges from soaring alpine peaks to its lake’s shimmering waters. | ||
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Zürich, Switzerland | Switzerland’s largest city and financial heart, Zürich is home to a lively and impressive arts culture. |
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