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9 Night Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

From Amsterdam, (Netherlands) to Lucerne, (Switzerland)

Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 2669246
Sail Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Return Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$4,547
Suite
$5,797
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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9 Night Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - May 14, 2024
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1
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. (Dinner) ...
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Wednesday - May 15, 2024
Day
2
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, choose among the many Guided Optional Excursions available. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - May 16, 2024
Day
3
Cologne, Germany
  • Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Don't miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! Later local musicians will join us onboard for live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - May 17, 2024
Day
4
Rhine Gorge, Germany
  • Rhine Gorge, Germany
  • Rudesheim, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. Sail through the Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim and sail past the legendary rock of the Lorelei-where the siren of mythology sang songs to lure ill-fated sailors. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - May 18, 2024
Day
5
Mainz, Germany
  • Mainz, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Heidelberg, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Mainz, Germany
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Barrel of Wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 19, 2024
Day
6
Strasbourg, France
  • Strasbourg, France
Gothic Giants, Petite France, and Varietal Vintages. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-an impressive installation of pre-WWII defensive fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Monday - May 20, 2024
Day
7
Breisach, Germany
  • Breisach, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Black Forest, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Breisach, Germany
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - May 21, 2024
Day
8
  • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 8 - Tuesday - May 21, 2024
Day
8
  • Bus Travel
  • Lucerne, Switzerland
Disembark your Avalon ship and join the Monograms portion of your vacation. Enjoy a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus. Journey almost 7,000 ft (2,132 m) up for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead). Later join a guided walking tour to explore beautiful Lucerne which includes Thorvaldsen's poignant Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge. (Breakfast) ...
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Wednesday - May 22, 2024
Day
9
Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Lucerne, Switzerland
Today, enjoy a day at leisure in Lucerne. Your local host can help you plan your day. (Breakfast)
Thursday - May 23, 2024
Day
10
Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Lucerne, Switzerland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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