Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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7 Night Romantic Rhine Cruise from Basel (Saxon)
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024 from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Ended: Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024
departure of the Avalon Illumination. 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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Welcome to Switzerland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zurich must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Breisach, Germany
Bus Travel
Black Forest, Germany
Bus Travel
Breisach, Germany
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest. You may choose to follow your visit to Badischer Winzerkeller with a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the afternoon, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Strasbourg, France
Gothic Giants, Military Marvels, and Varietal Vintages. Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season. You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit Alsace's wine country today. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Mainz, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Mainz, Germany
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Barrel of Wine. In your free time visit the local Christmas market: explore at your own pace to soak up the sights and sound. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
Rudesheim, Germany
Rhine Gorge, Germany
Koblenz, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. Sail through the Rhine Gorge to Koblenz, past the legendary rock of the Lorelei-where the siren of mythology sang songs to lure ill-fated sailors. Don't miss the tantalizing treats and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in Koblenz. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Cologne's Christmas markets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Monday - Jun 17, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. With a free day to explore before your cruise ends, take time to enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition or join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Jun 18, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
