Overview
Your Rhine River cruise begins in Amsterdam for a day full of activities. See the colourful...read more corners of Amsterdam your way—from a canal cruise to a kayak tour—all at an easy pace! You might choose an included painting class, instead, to recreate the masterpieces of Dutch artists. Take a guided “bites and highlights” tour in Düsseldorf, and take a cable-car ride up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for magnificent views of the surrounding area in Koblenz. Taste local specialties in Strasbourg; discover the magical Black Forest with a full-day tour or with a biking tour.
Onboard, you’ll pass through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei and enjoy specialty dishes while cruising. Join us for a Rhine River cruise like no other, with more included selections for every preference, passion, and pace. Active & Discovery river cruises include hand-selected Active, Discovery, and Classic inclusions to see each destination your way!
Itinerary
How Suite It Is!
Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure the colourful cafes, galleries, bridges, and canals.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (D)
Colourful Canals of Amsterdam
Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
- Active: Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the "Venice of the North" from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR:
- Discovery: Attend a Painting Class and be inspired by the masters' techniques. Paint your own canvas and discover your inner artist, OR:
- Classic: Enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam.
This afternoon enjoy a relaxing sailing on the Sky Deck.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DUSSELDORF (B/L/D)
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers
- Active: Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR:
- Discovery: Experience Dusseldorf's Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Dusseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character.
This afternoon you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Dusseldorf's microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers. Later enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ (B/L/D)
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls Where the Rhine and Moselle Meet
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.
- Active: Take a Guided E - Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, OR:
- Discovery: For a unique experience, join us on an excursion to the "Lava City" of Mendig for a Volcano Encounter, including exploring the caverns and corridors where basalt (cold lava) was mined, OR:
- Classic: Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.
En route to Bingen, 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.
- Discovery: Enjoy an experience fit for royalty during an exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BINGEN (B/L/D)
The World's Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards
- Active: Follow the road less travelled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers' Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR:
- Discovery: Learn about the art of beer making with an entertaining and exclusive Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg, OR:
- Classic: Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the "World's Largest Wine Barrel. While visiting the city, also enjoy a tasting of local specialties.
Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B/L/D)
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
- Active: Enjoy a walking tour along the river and explore Strasbourg's lovely European District around the Marne - Rhein Canal, OR:
- Discovery: Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions, so influenced by the unique history of a region, whose control alternated between Germany and France for centuries, OR:
- Classic: Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg's s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.
This afternoon choose one of the Optional Excursions available.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH (B/L/D)
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
- Active: Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR:
- Discovery: Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air - museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:
- Discovery: Visit a local winery and its vineyards to learn about German winemaking; a wine tasting will be the perfect end of this tour.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL (B/L/D)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B)
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Avalon River Cruises (2024-25)
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