From Swiss Valleys to the Rhine

Following the River that Shaped the Heart of Europe

Overview

Rivers have long shaped Europe’s story, carrying people, cultures, and traditions through valleys, cities, and generations. Your journey begins in Switzerland’s quiet Emmental countryside, where rolling hills hold deep ancestral roots for many families in the group. The Swiss land experience is thoughtfully shaped around these heritage connections, with opportunities to encounter ancestral villages, family regions, homesteads, and communities tied to generations past.

From there, you follow the water north to Basel and board a Rhine cruise through France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Along the way, vineyard-covered hillsides, castle-lined banks, and historic cities such as Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Cologne, and Amsterdam reveal how rivers, migration, landscapes, and human stories shaped Europe’s cultural heart.

Tour Experts: John Sharp
Date: September 14 - 25, 2027
Countries Visited: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Days: 12 Days
Activity Level: Moderately Active
Price: From $7,689 USD | $10,610 CAD