Destination:
Netherlands,
Switzerland,
Duration:
10 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
June 2026 - November 2027
Overview
10 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Lucerne
Your 10-day river cruise vacation includes stays in Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland—all beginning with your Avalon Rhine River cruise embarking from Amsterdam. Before sailing down the Rhine River, you’ll enjoy a guided canal cruise through the colorful capital of Holland.Next, you’ll cruise to Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic architecture—an exciting stop with its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns. On your way to Rüdesheim, relax on the Sky Deck of your ship as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge —the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. You’ll take a guided tour of Rüdesheim’s outstanding Mechanical Music Museum.Sail into Mainz for city sightseeing, including a visit to the impressive Gutenberg Museum, or choose an excursion to nearby Heidelberg—and cruise to Strasbourg, France. Then, stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty—best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.Cruise to Basel, Switzerland, to disembark from your Avalon Suite Ship® and continue your vacation with a visit to Mt. Pilatus and a walking tour in Lucerne. Your Rhine River cruise and vacation in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
Your 10-day river cruise vacation includes stays in Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland—all beginning with your Avalon Rhine River cruise embarking from Amsterdam. Before sailing down the Rhine River, you’ll enjoy a guided canal cruise through the colorful capital of Holland.Next, you’ll cruise to Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic architecture—an exciting stop with its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns. On your way to Rüdesheim, relax on the Sky Deck of your ship as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge —the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. You’ll take a guided tour of Rüdesheim’s outstanding Mechanical Music Museum.Sail into Mainz for city sightseeing, including a visit to the impressive Gutenberg Museum, or choose an excursion to nearby Heidelberg—and cruise to Strasbourg, France. Then, stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty—best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.Cruise to Basel, Switzerland, to disembark from your Avalon Suite Ship® and continue your vacation with a visit to Mt. Pilatus and a walking tour in Lucerne. Your Rhine River cruise and vacation in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Start:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WAZ2
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
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Day 2 - AMSTERDAM
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Day 3 - COLOGNE, GERMANY
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Day 4 - RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM
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Day 5 - MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
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Day 6 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Day 7 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
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Day 8 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)–SWISS ALPS
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Day 9 - LUCERNE
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Day 10 - LUCERNE
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$5,130*
per person*
Tripcode: WAZ2
Start:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
133239
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