Avalon Expression
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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14 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed with 1 Night in Amsterdam 2 Nights in Aix en Provence and 2 Nights in Nice for Wine Lovers (Southbo Cruise and Land Tour from Amsterdam

Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ended: Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 departure of the Avalon Expression. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Tuesday - Oct 24, 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 - Wednesday - Oct 25, 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
Canal cruise
Day 3 - Thursday - Oct 26, 2023
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany    
Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 4 - Friday - Oct 27, 2023
Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz, Germany    
Rhine Gorge, Germany    
Rudesheim, Germany    
Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum in Rudesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
Day 5 - Saturday - Oct 28, 2023
Mainz, Germany
Mainz, Germany    
Bus Travel    
Heidelberg, Germany    
Bus Travel    
Mainz, Germany    
Choice of guided walk in Mainz, with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or a hike up Philosophers' Way
Day 6 - Sunday - Oct 29, 2023
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France    
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 7 - Monday - Oct 30, 2023
Breisach, Germany
Breisach, Germany    
Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to the Badischer Winzerkeller
Day 8 - Tuesday - Oct 31, 2023
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Beaune, France    
Bus Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France, France    
Transfer to Beaune, visit the Hotel-Dieu; onboard welcome reception
Day 9 - Wednesday - Nov 1, 2023
Macon, France    
Leisurely cruising; onboard lecture about wine; Chardonnay excursion
Day 10 - Thursday - Nov 2, 2023
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
Onboard cheese and wine tasting; choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourviere Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
Day 11 - Friday - Nov 3, 2023
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
Culinary tour; guided tour to Beaujolais; onboard food and wine pairing dinner
Day 12 - Saturday - Nov 4, 2023
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France    
Viviers, France    
Guided walk in Tournon with wine and chocolate tasting or hike in the vineyards (weather permitting); guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral
Day 13 - Sunday - Nov 5, 2023
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes; guided tour to Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Day 14 - Monday - Nov 6, 2023
Arles, France
Arles, France    
Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 15 - Tuesday - Nov 7, 2023
Port Saint Louis du Rhone , France    
Transfer to Aix-en-Provence; guided walking tour, visit to Cathedral of the Holy Savior
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Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on Avalon Expression

Sail Date Itinerary Name Interior
From		Oceanview
From		Balcony
From		Suite
From		Details
Nov 25, 2027(Thursday) 4 Night Christmastime in Alsace and Germany (Northbound)
Departing from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland 		Call
For Price		$2,793per personCall
For Price		$3,936per personView
Nov 25, 2027(Thursday) 4 Night Christmastime in Alsace and Germany (Northbound)
Departing from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland 		Call
For Price		$2,793per personCall
For Price		$3,936per personView
Nov 25, 2027(Thursday) 9 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg
Departing from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland 		Call
For Price		$6,022per personCall
For Price		$8,593per personView
Nov 25, 2027(Thursday) 9 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg
Departing from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland 		Call
For Price		$6,022per personCall
For Price		$8,593per personView
Nov 25, 2027(Thursday) 11 Night Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour
Departing from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland 		Call
For Price		$6,911per personCall
For Price		$9,482per personView
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