Summary Your European vacation begins with a 3-night stay in Lake Como and 1 night stay in Lucerne, with a special excursion up Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas. In Como, an included guided walking tour features the charming historic district, the Gothic Town Hall, the impressive Duomo, and a boat ride on the lake. In Lucerne, your guided walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge and a special highlight excursion to Swiss Alps.
Embark on your Rhine River cruise through France, Germany, and Holland. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, Switzerland, then head for Breisach, Germany, at the foot of the Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border. Here you’ll find 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. Continue your river cruise to Strasbourg, France, and marvel at the red-sandstone Gothic-style 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 Castle, towering magnificently over the city, or stop in Mainz for a guided walk and a visit to the captivating Gutenberg Museum. Sail to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, and a visit to the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, then 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. Last stop in Germany is Cologne—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral.
At the conclusion of your Rhine River cruise, you’ll spend time in colorful Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city on an included canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Spend free time discovering world-famous museums, and an abundance of restaurants in the vibrant, modern capital of Holland. Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Lake Como, Italy
- Day 2.
- Lake Como
- Day 3.
- Lake Como
- Day 4.
- Lake Como–Lucerne, Switzerland
- Day 5.
- Lucerne–Swiss Alps–Basel (Embarkation)
- Day 6.
- Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
- Day 7.
- Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg, France
- Day 8.
- Mainz, Germany. Excursion To Heidelberg
- Day 9.
- Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge
- Day 10.
- Cologne
- Day 11.
- Amsterdam*, Holland
- Day 12.
- Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Travel Countries (5): France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland Ports of call (14): Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Como, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Lucerne, Mainz, Rotterdam, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg |
This 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.
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