ROMANTIC RHINE WITH 2 NIGHTS IN LUCERNE - NORTHBOUND
From $5,288 per person
10 days
Ship: Avalon View
From $5,288 per person
10 days
Ship: Avalon View
You’ll start your European vacation with a 2-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility). </BR></BR>Your dramatic river cruise on the Rhine will commence in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in France, Germany, and Holland. Sail to Breisach, your starting point for an excursion to the Black Forest. Then venture on to Strasbourg, France, to see its Gothic cathedral with stunning murals and stained glass. </BR></BR>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. </BR></BR>Your scenic river cruise on the Rhine River, with a 2-night stay in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
<span class=location>Day 1 Lucerne, Switzerland: </span> Welcome to Switzerland</br></br><span class=location>Day 2 Lucerne: </span> Guided walking tour with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge </br></br><span class=location>Day 3 Lucerne, Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation): </span>Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); onboard welcome reception</br></br><span class=location>Day 4 Breisach: </span> Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing in Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 5 Kehl. Excursion to Strasbourg:</span> Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 6 Mainz: </span> Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz</br></br><span class=location>Day 7 Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz: </span>Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz</br></br><span class=location>Day 8 Cologne:</span> Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 9 Amsterdam:</span> Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour or walk with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation):</span> Your vacation ends this morning
Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.
Lucerne
Lucerne
Lucerne–Swiss Alps–Basel
Breisach
Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg
Mainz
RüDesheim–Rhine Gorge
Cologne
Amsterdam
Amsterdam*
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