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Great Cruises with Avalon Waterways between Switzerland and Austria.See the world your way.

Visit destinations like Lucerne, Zurich, Basel, Interlaken, Geneva, Sankt Moritz (Switzerland).

YLike the world’s great rivers, Avalon is always redefining and innovating our course by elevating river cruising experiences above the ordinary. By charting new horizons inspired by your passions and pursuits, we put you in the captain’s seat to navigate new and exciting ways to cruise your way with more choices than ever before. From the first throw of the bowline to the last drop of the anchor, our modern take on river cruising makes waves in the most memorable and meaningful ways. Welcome aboard the wide-open wonder of Avalon.

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Switzerland

Switzerland
Switzerland is a rich country thanks to its location in the centre of Europe and its hard-working people. It's famous snow-covered mountains and lakes are picture perfect and featured in many Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Get your next watch in Geneva, visit beautiful Bern or Luzern, be active in Interlaken or shop in Zurich, St. Moritz or Locarno. Switzerland is not cheap. It's bank notes are in German, French, Italian and Romanch: the 4 Swiss official languages.

Austria

Austria
Austria is one of the best and healthiest countries to live and work worldwide. Great mountains and landscapes, food (Schnitzel), cities (Vienna, Salzburg) and famous citizens (Mozart, family Von Trapp, Sissy). Vienna, the capital of classical music worldwide, is one of the top locations in Europe.

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Top Destinations in Switzerland.

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

Lucerne

Lucerne

Most international visitors will make a stop in Luzern. The city offers the old Kapellbrücke as well as old buildings, murals, houses, souvenirs shops, a stone lion and lots more. Just around the corner are the Vierwaldtstättersee (aka Lake Lucerne) and the mountains with Rigi, Pilatus and Titlis the best known.

Zurich

Zurich

Zürich is the financial capital and largest city of Switzerland. You'll find the head quarters of major banks, insurances etc here. Tourists may like the old city, the lake and summer festivals. The "Gold Coast" hosts several international celebrities.

Basel

Basel

Basel is a city on the River Rhine, bordering France and Germany. It is Switzerland's third-most-populous city and home of the pharmaceutical industry. Basel is commonly considered to be the cultural capital of Switzerland with a variety of museums and the zoo.

Interlaken

Interlaken

Interlaken is located in the heart of the Bernese Alps Interlaken is very well visited by tourists. And with good reason. The vicinity to the mountains, the abundance of activities, the unique location between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and the excellent shopping make this a place well worth visiting. From here it is a short trip to Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen for more scenery, waterfalls and the Jungfraujoch.

Geneva

Geneva

Geneva is probably the most international city in Switzerland: several global organisations (e.g. United Nations, World Trade Organisation & Red Cross) and corporations have their head quarters here. For tourists the Jet d´Eau ("water fountain"), the many quality watch stores, the large Lake and the vicinity to France are most obvious.

Sankt Moritz

Sankt Moritz

St. Moritz is known for the Olympic games, the movies that it appeared in and the international jet-set that lives here. This is an exclusive and expensive place! There is some special fun here in winter: alpine skiing, walking and the horse race over the lake. St. Moritz is part of the Graubünden area, where people speak "Romantsch", the 4th official language of Switzerland.

Montreux

Montreux

Montreux is located at the east end of Lake Geneva and just West of the Bernese Alps. Chillon Castle and Charles Chaplin's museum can be found here. Once a year there is the world famous jazz festival. Yes, there is lots to do.

Zermatt

Zermatt

Very few cars are allowed in this village in the Swiss Valais-region. Only for the better! It is nice to stroll and admire the buildings or have a drink. Worldfamous - ofcourse - is Zermatt´s house mountain: the Matterhorn. Indeed it is picturesque. You can view it safely from the Gornergratt or climb it with a guide, but be aware that others tried as well and some ended up in the local grave yard....

 

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Enchanted Europe (Westbound) (Avalon)Google Map: Enchanted Europe (Westbound)

Enchanted Europe (Westbound)

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River Cruise

Your Danube River cruise begins with an evening cruise from Budapest to Vienna, followed by Dürnstein and Melk in Austria’s beautiful Wachau Valley. Cruise from Austria to Germany as you sail to Passau, then the Bavarian city of Regensburg to see the 12th-century Old Town Hall. Cruise to Nuremberg t...

From/To
Budapest ⇒ Zurich
Countries (5)
Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Budapest, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna, Würzburg, Zurich
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Imagery II, Tranquility II

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Enchanted Europe with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound) (18 Days)
Enchanted Europe (Eastbound) (16 Days)
Duration
16 Days
Starting at
USD 8,893
Operator
-15.2%

Starting at

USD 8,893

USD 7,538

16 Days
Next Departure
15-Oct-2027
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The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine (Avalon)Google Map: The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

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River Cruise

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!

See the true definitions of palaces and castles whil...

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Vienna ⇒ Amsterdam
Countries (5)
Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Basel, Bern, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Geneva, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Interlaken, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Lucerne, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Salzburg, Sankt Moritz, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zermatt
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Panorama, Vista
Duration
18 Days
Starting at
USD 9,559
Operator
-9.6%

Starting at

USD 9,559

USD 8,640

18 Days
Next Departure
06-May-2026
20-May-2026
 
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Christmastime from Basel to Vienna (Avalon)Google Map: Christmastime from Basel to Vienna

Christmastime from Basel to Vienna

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River Cruise

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship® festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colors of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise from Switzerland to Austria. Experience the holiday season like never before, from the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lig...

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Basel ⇒ Vienna
Countries (4)
Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Salzburg, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zurich
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Expression, Imagery II, Panorama, Tranquility II

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Christmastime from Vienna to Basel (16 Days)
Duration
16 Days
Starting at
USD 9,642
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Starting at

USD 9,642

USD 10,400

16 Days
Next Departure
25-Nov-2027
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Christmastime from Budapest to Basel (Avalon)Google Map: Christmastime from Budapest to Basel

Christmastime from Budapest to Basel

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River Cruise

Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest, called the “Pearl of the Danube.” Sail on your European river cruise to visit Vienna, picturesque Krems, and through beautiful views of the rich wine-growing region of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Your Danube River cruise continues to Melk, where you’ll see its...

From/To
Budapest ⇒ Zurich
Countries (5)
Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Budapest, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna, Würzburg, Zurich
Ship
Illumination

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Christmastime from Basel to Budapest (17 Days)
Christmastime from Budapest to Basel with 2 Nights in Budapest (19 Days)
Duration
17 Days
Starting at
USD 10,400
Operator
-4.8%

Starting at

USD 10,400

USD 9,875

17 Days
Next Departure
06-Dec-2026