THE BEST OF AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND W/ROMANTIC RHINE
From $9,628 per person
18 days
Ship: Avalon Vista
From $9,628 per person
18 days
Ship: Avalon Vista
This amazing European vacation offers the best of both worlds: a Globus land tour of Austria and Switzerland—two of Europe's most scenic countries—and a river cruise on the legendary Rhine River with stops in France, Germany, and Holland!</BR></BR>See the true definitions of palaces and castles while visiting Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace—former home to the long-reigning Habsburg dynasty. In Switzerland, enjoy a visit to romantic Chillon Castle, a well-preserved, medieval castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Pass through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery with a ride on the world-famous Glacier Express train. Travel first class with panoramic windows to admire the thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages on your way to Zermatt, Switzerland. Other scenic highlights include a Danube cruise along the prettiest part of the river on your way to Salzburg; a private boat cruise on the fjord-lake in Lucerne; a scenic drive into the Swiss Engadine, considered the most beautiful mountain area in the world; and more. Some sightseeing highlights include the Basilika St. Michael in Mondsee (of The Sound of Music fame), a walk through the Old Town in Innsbruck, and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.</BR></BR>Embark your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, Switzerland, to begin your Rhine River cruise! Visit Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, and an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. In Strasbourg, France, be amazed by the red-sandstone Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and the fascinating astronomical clock. Stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg’s castle, towering magnificently over the city, or sail to Mainz for a guided walk and visit the captivating Gutenberg Museum. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, visit the Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, and explore Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, with its world-famous museums, wealth of eateries, iconic architecture, and charming canals. See the treasures of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” A perfect ending to this fabulous land and river cruise adventure!
<span class=location>Day 1 Vienna:</span> Welcome to Austria</br></br><span class=location>Day 2 Vienna:</span> Guided sightseeing, see the Ringstrasse, Heldenplatz, and visit Schönbrunn Palace</br></br><span class=location>Day 3 Vienna–Krems-Mondsee–Salzburg: </span>Danube cruise and visit to The Sound of Music Parish Church in Mondsee; guided walking tour in Salzburg</br></br><span class=location>Day 4 Salzburg:</span> Day at leisure</br></br><span class=location>Day 5 Salzburg–Innsbruck–St. Moritz: </span>Walk through the Old Town, see the Golden Roof in Innsbruck; travel to St. Moritz</br></br><span class=location>Day 6 St. Moritz–Chur–Täsch–Zermatt: </span>Panoramic trip onboard of the Glacier Express train to Zermatt</br></br><span class=location>Day 7 Zermatt:</span> Day at leisure</br></br><span class=location>Day 8 Zermatt–Bern: </span>Visit Chillon Castle; travel to Bern</br></br><span class=location>Day 9 Bern–Interlaken–Lucerne: </span>Guided walking tour in Bern, see the Bear Park and enjoy the panoramic view from the Rose Garden; travel to Lucerne</br></br><span class=location>Day 10 Lucerne:</span> Morning walking tour, see the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge; private boat cruise and farewell dinner at a local restaurant</br></br><span class=location>Day 11 Lucerne–Basel (Embarkation): </span>Travel to Basel; onboard welcome reception </br></br><span class=location>Day 12 Breisach: </span>Choice of excursion to Black Forest or sightseeing of Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 Amsterdam (Disembarkation):</span> Your vacation ends this morning
Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.
Welcome To Vienna
Vienna
Vienna–Krems–Mondsee–Salzburg
Salzburg
Salzburg–Innsbruck–St. Moritz
St. Moritz–Chur–TäSch–Zermatt
Zermatt
Zermatt–Bern
Bern–Interlaken–Lucerne
Lucerne
Lucerne–Basel
Breisach
Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg
Mainz. Excursion To Heidelberg
RüDesheim–Rhine Gorge
Cologne
Amsterdam
Amsterdam*
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