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Amsterdam to Avignon

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Amsterdam to Avignon is a classic European journey that takes travellers from the Netherlands' iconic canal city southward through France to the sun-drenched heart of Provence. Amsterdam is renowned for its Golden Age architecture, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, vibrant cycling culture, and buzzing nightlife. Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage city on the Rhône River, is famed for the medieval Palais des Papes, its famous broken bridge (Pont d'Avignon), and its role as a gateway to Provençal villages, lavender fields, and fine wine country. The route attracts independent and group travellers drawn to a rich mix of urban culture, history, and Mediterranean landscapes.

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£5,990 retail with Viking Cruises → £1,260 self-launched

Amsterdam to Avignon · 15 days

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Amsterdam to Avignon: Rhine & Rhône Self-Launched Adventure

Skip the river cruise ship and do this iconic Amsterdam-to-Avignon route yourself by train, bus, and local transport. You'll hit the same UNESCO cities, windmills, cathedrals, wine regions, Roman ruins, and Provençal markets — but stay in characterful hostels and guesthouses, eat at local restaurants, and book shore excursions directly. This self-launched version covers the Netherlands, Germany's Rhine Valley, Alsace, Burgundy, Lyon, and Provence for a fraction of Viking's premium cruise price. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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