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9 Night Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Amsterdam
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ended: Monday, Dec 1, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Nov 22, 2025
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 Holland. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. With a free day to explore before your cruise, 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. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Sunday - Nov 23, 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Monday - Nov 24, 2025
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Cologne's Christmas markets. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Tuesday - Nov 25, 2025
Rudesheim, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. Don't miss the tantalizing treats and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Wednesday - Nov 26, 2025
Mainz, Germany
Bus Travel
Heidelberg, Germany
Bus Travel
Mainz, Germany
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Thursday - Nov 27, 2025
Kehl, Germany
Bus Travel
Strasbourg, France
Bus Travel
Kehl, Germany
Joyeux Noel in Strasbourg. 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. Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace's wine country today. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Friday - Nov 28, 2025
Breisach, Germany
The Beautiful Black Forest. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Saturday - Nov 29, 2025
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Lucerne, Switzerland
Spectacular Views in Switzerland. This morning, disembark your Avalon ship and take a motorcoach transfer to Mount Pilatus. LUCERNE: A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion. (Breakfast); Note: Some departures may disembark in Huningen (France) just across the river or in Breisach (Germany).
Day 9 - Sunday - Nov 30, 2025
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lake and Mountains. Today, enjoy a day at leisure in Lucerne. Discover the many squares and churches and how tradition and modernity stand side-by-side or spend your free time to enjoy some shopping in the city center. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Monday - Dec 1, 2025
Lucerne, Switzerland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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