Tidewater Cruise and Travel LLC
Hosted Group Journey
Travel With Us · August 2026

Rhône & Rhine
River Cruises

French Riviera · Provence · Alsace · The Rhine Gorge · Amsterdam

✦August 2 – 18, 2026
✦Avalon Waterways
✦16 Days · 2 Rivers · 1 Unforgettable Journey

You unpack once, settle in, and watch centuries of history drift past your window. This is river cruising in Europe — and this August, we're hosting a small group for the full experience.

The Journey

Two rivers.
One seamless adventure.

This is actually two back-to-back cruises, bookended by a stay on the French Riviera — and you're welcome to join us for one leg or both. We begin on the Côte d'Azur, board the Rhône in Arles, sail north through Provence and Burgundy, then transfer by motorcoach to Basel and spend seven days tracing the Rhine through Germany to Amsterdam. It's the grand tour of European river cruising, done right.

The Itinerary

Three acts,
perfectly composed.

French Riviera
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Côte d'Azur
The Opening Act
French Riviera
August 2 – 4, 2026
Included pre-cruise stay

Two nights on the Côte d'Azur to settle in, find your footing, and enjoy the Mediterranean before the river adventure begins.

Avignon on the Rhône
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Provence & the Rhône
Leg 1
Rhône River
August 4 – 11, 2026
Avalon Poetry II

Board in Arles and sail north through the heart of Provence. Roman ruins, Provençal markets, and world-class wine — this is southern France at its finest.

Arles — Van Gogh's city, Roman amphitheater
Avignon — Palace of the Popes
Tournon — medieval hillside village
Lyon — France's culinary capital

Motorcoach transfer: Chalon-sur-Saône → Basel, Switzerland  ·  August 11, 2026

Bernkastel-Kues on the Rhine
03
Bernkastel-Kues · Rhine Valley
Leg 2
Rhine River
August 11 – 18, 2026
Avalon View

Board in Basel and trace the Rhine north through one of Europe's most storied landscapes — castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages all the way to Amsterdam.

Breisach — gateway to the Black Forest
Strasbourg — the Franco-German blend
Rhine Gorge — UNESCO site, castle ruins
Heidelberg — historic university city
Amsterdam — journey's end
About Avalon Waterways

Ships designed
to open up.

Avalon's Panorama Suites feature wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that essentially turn your stateroom into an open-air balcony. Their smaller ships dock right in the heart of historic towns — you step off the gangway and straight into the action, no long bus transfers.

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Panorama Suites
Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows transform your stateroom into a living balcony.
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Town-Center Docking
Ships moor in the heart of historic cities — walk right off into the streets.
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Smaller Ships
Intimate scale means flexibility, access to smaller ports, and a genuine sense of community onboard.
Why Travel With Us

We handle the details.
You enjoy the journey.

Pre & Post Planning
We'll help you make the most of your time before and after the cruise — flights, hotels, extensions, whatever you need.
Group Gatherings
We'll organize dinners, tastings, and moments for the group to come together throughout the trip.
Personalized Guidance
A trusted advisor alongside you — not just at booking, but throughout the journey.
Seamless Logistics
The motorcoach transfer between cruises, timing, and connections — all coordinated so nothing falls through the cracks.

Join us for the Rhône, the Rhine, or the full journey — Nice to Amsterdam.
Either way, we'll make sure your trip connects seamlessly.

Limited Space Available

Ready to join us?
Let's start the conversation.

Reach out and we'll send you the full itinerary, departure details, cabin options, and pricing. No commitment — just the information you need.

I'm Interested — Tell Me More

Space on hosted group journeys is limited. Early inquiries are always welcome.