Avalon Top Destinations in the Netherlands.

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Tours in the Netherlands will show a very flat country with lots of tulips in spring and windmills year-round. Amsterdam is the most visited city in the Netherlands.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in the Netherlands. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

Amsterdam is capital of The Netherlands and world-famous for a) the Canals b) the Museums and c) the Coffee Shops and similar business. The International atmosphere makes it unique place in the world. A must-do is a boat tour through the canals with 17th century houses and house boats as well as a stroll through the red-light district.

Rotterdam is Europe's largest harbour and the 2nd largest city of The Netherlands. It is also known for modern architecture like the cube-houses and new market hall.

Just North of Amsterdam is this community of two former fishermen villages. Volendam is best known for traditional farmer's clothing ('dracht') and eel. Edam, part of the same community, is world-famous for... cheese! Also nearby: Marken!

The Hague is home of the Dutch Government, but not the nation´s capital... The royal family lives nearby as do many other ´rich and famous´. Do visit the center with the old government buildings (Binnenhuis"), the Palace of Justice and the beach of Scheveningen where you should eat ´raw hering´.

Delft is famous for two things in particular: the blue pottery and the renowned University of Technology. It is a popular city for tourists because of its canals, old buildings and international flair.

The windmills of Kinderdijk (near the city of Alblasserdam) are world-famous. Standing in the middle you may count 20 or so and - though no more needed to save the Netherlands - all still functional!

Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It is a cozy place where it is best to see the sites and enjoy a beer at the Vrijthof (main square) afterwards. Or have a coffee with "Rijstevlaai" (traditional cake). Once a year Andre Rieu gives a concert here, since this is his home town...

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Google Map: Romantic Rhine (Southbound)
From/To
Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Envision, Expression, Panorama, Tranquility II, View, ...

Tour Variations:

Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (8 days)
Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (10 days)
Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (10 days)
Duration
8 days
Starting at
USD 3,980
Operator

Starting at

USD 4,030

USD 3,980

8 days
Next Departure
30-Oct-2026
Details
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Google Map: The Rhine & Moselle (Southbound)
From/To
Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (5)
France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Cochem, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Luxembourg City, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Trier, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Imagery II, Tranquility II

Tour Variations:

The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) (11 days)
The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (13 days)
The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (13 days)
Duration
11 days
Starting at
USD 4,929
Operator
-9.2%

Starting at

USD 5,429

USD 4,929

11 days
Next Departure
09-May-2027
27-Jul-2027
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Google Map: Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)
From/To
Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Arnhem, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Imagery II, Tranquility II

Tour Variations:

Reflections on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (12 days)
Duration
10 days
Starting at
USD 4,996
Operator
-9.1%

Starting at

USD 5,496

USD 4,996

10 days
Next Departure
05-Jun-2027
08-Jul-2027
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Google Map: Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)
From/To
Amsterdam ⇒ Lucerne
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lucerne, Strasbourg
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Envision, Panorama, View, Vista
Duration
10 days
Starting at
USD 5,400
Operator
-10.4%

Starting at

USD 6,029

USD 5,400

10 days
Next Departure
18-May-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)
From/To
Amsterdam ⇒ Como
Countries (5)
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Como, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Lucerne, Lugano, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Tranquility II, Vista

Tour Variations:

Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne (Northbound) (12 days)
Duration
12 days
Starting at
USD 5,979
Operator
-5.5%

Starting at

USD 6,329

USD 5,979

12 days
Next Departure
28-Mar-2027
25-Apr-2027
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Google Map: Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)
From/To
Arles ⇒ Amsterdam
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Basel, Breisach, Chalon-Sur-Saone, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Lyon, Mainz, Marseille, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Poetry II

Tour Variations:

Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Southbound) (15 days)
Rhine & Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) (17 days)
Rhine & Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) (17 days)
Duration
15 days
Starting at
USD 6,860
Operator
-17.9%

Starting at

USD 8,360

USD 6,860

15 days
Next Departure
01-Sep-2026
29-Sep-2026
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Google Map: Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine
From/To
Basel ⇒ Paris
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Honfleur, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Mainz, Paris, Rouen, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Envision, Tapestry II

Tour Variations:

Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (17 days)
Duration
15 days
Starting at
USD 6,860
Operator
-17.9%

Starting at

USD 8,360

USD 6,860

15 days
Next Departure
01-Sep-2026
29-Sep-2026
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Google Map: Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne
From/To
Como ⇒ Paris
Countries (5)
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Como, Heidelberg, Honfleur, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Lucerne, Mainz, Paris, Rouen, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Envision, Tapestry II
Duration
19 days
Starting at
USD 9,159
Operator
-14.1%

Starting at

USD 10,700

USD 9,159

19 days
Next Departure
26-Mar-2027
09-Apr-2027
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Google Map: Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux
From/To
Basel ⇒ Bordeaux
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Blaye, Bordeaux, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Honfleur, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Mainz, Paris, Rouen, Rüdesheim, Saint-Émilion, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Artistry II
Duration
22 days
Starting at
USD 10,200
Operator
-22.8%

Starting at

USD 13,200

USD 10,200

22 days
Next Departure
01-Sep-2026
22-Sep-2026
Details
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Google Map: European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed
From/To
Basel ⇒ Marseille
Countries (4)
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Basel, Breisach, Chalon-Sur-Saone, Colmar, Cologne, Dijon, Heidelberg, Honfleur, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Lyon, Mainz, Marseille, Paris, Rouen, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Poetry II

Tour Variations:

European Masterpiece: The Rhine, Seine & Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (24 days)
European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne (24 days)
European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera (26 days)
Duration
22 days
Starting at
USD 12,200
Operator
-17.8%

Starting at

USD 14,800

USD 12,200

22 days
Next Departure
22-Sep-2026
30-Mar-2027
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