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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

Summary:

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegan...

Duration
10 Days
Countries
4
Next Departure
13-Apr-2025
Starting at
USD 4,969.00
Price per day
USD 497.00

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  • Dates and Details
  • Ship Route
  • Map, Destinations
  • Avalon
Operator
Avalon Waterways
Ship
Imagery II, Panorama, View
Tour
Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

Summary

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten–the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city dating back to the “Golden Age.” Next discover the beautiful cities of Nijmegen and Arnhem. Visit Cologne, Germany—a 2,000 year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture—and see its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns.

Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—offering the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Cruise to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your Rhine River cruise to Frankfurt for a guided walk or take an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the ruins of its red-walled castle. In Strasbourg, France, marvel at the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Also, stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest. Here, you’ll find unrivaled natural beauty in the area best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.

Map: Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound) (Avalon)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
Day 2.
Amsterdam
Day 3.
Nijmegen
Day 4.
Cologne, Germany
Day 5.
Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim
Day 6.
Frankfurt
Day 7.
Speyer. Excursion To Heidelberg
Day 8.
Strasbourg, France
Day 9.
Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
Day 10.
Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)

Travel Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Ports of call (11): Amsterdam, Arnhem, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Ship Information

Ship Name
Imagery II
Ship Type
River Cruise Ship

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Cruise...

Amsterdam

Arrow Going To

Zurich

River CruisesThis is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Reflections on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)

Reflections on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (12 Days)

Your 12-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 c...

Next Departure: 13-Apr-2025
Starting at: USD 6,026.00

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NTA USTOA


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