Destination:
Netherlands,
Switzerland,
Duration:
15 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
June 2026 - September 2027
Overview
15 Days from Lake Geneva to Amsterdam
Your European vacation begins with A Globus Small Group Discovery tour of Switzerland by train! From the great feats explained at the Olympic Museum in Geneva to Zermatt’s spellbinding views of the Matterhorn from Europe’s highest rack railway, you’ll enjoy sharing each unforgettable view with your small group. Be surrounded by breathtaking views via train travel to Interlaken for sheer beauty rising in the alpine peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Ride the rails through unbelievable beauty on to Lucerne to explore the history, culture, and rich delicacies of the Swiss Alps.Continue to Basel to start your Avalon river cruise on the Rhine through Switzerland, France, Germany, and Holland. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, then head for Breisach, Germany for a magical excursion to the Black Forest. Then venture on to Strasbourg, France, to see its Gothic cathedral with stunning murals and stained glass. Sail to Mainz for an excursion to Heidelberg Castle or join your Avalon Adventure Host® for a hike up Philosophers’ Way. You can alternatively visit the Gutenberg Museum for the amazing history of the early pioneers of printing. Sail to Rüdesheim and 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 visit Koblenz and Cologne and arrive in Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the colorful city. Your scenic river cruise on the Rhine River with Globus Small Group Discover tour to explore the splendors of Switzerland by train are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
Your European vacation begins with A Globus Small Group Discovery tour of Switzerland by train! From the great feats explained at the Olympic Museum in Geneva to Zermatt’s spellbinding views of the Matterhorn from Europe’s highest rack railway, you’ll enjoy sharing each unforgettable view with your small group. Be surrounded by breathtaking views via train travel to Interlaken for sheer beauty rising in the alpine peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Ride the rails through unbelievable beauty on to Lucerne to explore the history, culture, and rich delicacies of the Swiss Alps.Continue to Basel to start your Avalon river cruise on the Rhine through Switzerland, France, Germany, and Holland. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, then head for Breisach, Germany for a magical excursion to the Black Forest. Then venture on to Strasbourg, France, to see its Gothic cathedral with stunning murals and stained glass. Sail to Mainz for an excursion to Heidelberg Castle or join your Avalon Adventure Host® for a hike up Philosophers’ Way. You can alternatively visit the Gutenberg Museum for the amazing history of the early pioneers of printing. Sail to Rüdesheim and 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 visit Koblenz and Cologne and arrive in Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the colorful city. Your scenic river cruise on the Rhine River with Globus Small Group Discover tour to explore the splendors of Switzerland by train are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
Notes:
- This rail tour requires guests to walk between hotels and train stations. Uneven terrain and stairs in some train stations and included experiences may pose challenges for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
- High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. Maximum elevation is 10,100 ft. (3086 m) at Gornergrat and 11,332 ft (3,455m) at the Jungfrau Massif.
- 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.
- One piece of luggage per person, not exceeding 20 kg/44 lbs will be transported from the lobby of your overnight hotel to the next overnight hotel on the Globus travelling days. As for the hand luggage, a small backpack/hand bag containing essentials for the day (such as water, raincoat, essential medication, money, etc.) to carry during the train journeys and daily activities is recommendable.
- A guided tour of Lausanne will be included when the Olympic museum is not available.
Start:Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Finish:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Finish:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
XDH5
Options and details
Select your preferred date or enquire
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LAKE GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Read More
Read less
Day 2 - LAKE GENEVA
Read More
Read less
Day 3 - LAKE GENEVA–ZERMATT–GORNERGRAT EXCURSION
Read More
Read less
Day 4 - ZERMATT–INTERLAKEN
Read More
Read less
Day 5 - INTERLAKEN
Read More
Read less
Day 6 - INTERLAKEN–BRIENZ–LUCERNE
Read More
Read less
Day 7 - LUCERNE
Read More
Read less
Day 8 - LUCERNE–BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
Read More
Read less
Day 9 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
Read More
Read less
Day 10 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Read More
Read less
Day 11 - MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Read More
Read less
Day 12 - RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
Read More
Read less
Day 13 - COLOGNE
Read More
Read less
Day 14 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Read More
Read less
Day 15 - AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Read More
Read less
Travel Partner
Cruise without crowds, explore new cultures with ease, and sail in intimate settings when you cruise the world with Avalon Waterways! If you’re considering trading ocean cruising for river cruising, here are some of the biggest differences you can look forward to!
Price from
$12,559*
per person*
Tripcode: XDH5
Start:Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Finish:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Finish:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
133409
Book with confidence
Speak to an advisor in-store
Prefer to talk to us in person? Make an appointment at one of our stores to speak with one of our Travel Advisors
Make an appointment
