Avalon Top Destinations in Switzerland.

"River cruisers know that size matters when cruising the great rivers of Europe. Aboard our innovative, award-winning Suite Ships, “crowd pleasing” is not in our vocabulary. In fact, Avalon’s best-in-class ships average just 150 guests – some even less – to give you the space, the time, and the attention you deserve—both on board and on shore. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, we’ve perfected the art... "

Switzerland tours will show the highest peaks in the Alps (Matterhorn), cities like Luzern, Interlaken and Bern and let you enjoy chocolate, cheese-fondue.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

Bern is the capital and political center of Switzerland. Furthermore it is a beautiful place both for visitors and residents. The old city is preserved and listed on UNESCO. Don´t miss the clock tower around noon, the cathedral or the bears in their bear park. Or just enjoy watching a game of chess in front of the government building with kids splashing in the fountains...

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Google Map: Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)
From/To
Frankfurt am Main ⇒ Zurich
Countries (3)
France, Germany, Switzerland
Ports of call
Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Illumination, Imagery II, Tranquility II, Vista
Duration
5 Days
Starting at
USD 2,281
Operator
-18%

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USD 2,781

USD 2,281

5 Days
Next Departure
16-Dec-2026
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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
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Envision, Expression, Panorama, Tranquility II, View, ...

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

USD 4,030

USD 3,980

8 Days
Next Departure
30-Oct-2026
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Google Map: German Grandeur (Westbound)
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Nuremberg ⇒ Zurich
Countries (3)
France, Germany, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Würzburg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Imagery II, Tranquility II

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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich (Westbound) (11 Days)
Duration
9 Days
Starting at
USD 4,563
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Starting at

USD 4,563

9 Days
Next Departure
22-Oct-2027
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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

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

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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)
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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

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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: Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg
From/To
Basel ⇒ Nuremberg
Countries (3)
France, Germany, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Imagery II, Panorama, Tranquility II, Vista

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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel (10 Days)
Duration
10 Days
Starting at
USD 5,695
Operator
-4.2%

Starting at

USD 5,945

USD 5,695

10 Days
Next Departure
25-Nov-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
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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
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: Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague
From/To
Basel ⇒ Prague
Countries (4)
Czechia, France, Germany, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Prague, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Imagery II, Panorama, Tranquility II, Vista

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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague (12 Days)
Duration
12 Days
Starting at
USD 6,384
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Starting at

USD 6,634

USD 6,384

12 Days
Next Departure
25-Nov-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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