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9 Night Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Amsterdam
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ended: Thursday, May 30, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, May 21, 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 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)
Day 2 - Wednesday - May 22, 2024
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)
Day 3 - Thursday - May 23, 2024
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)
Day 4 - Friday - May 24, 2024
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)
Day 5 - Saturday - May 25, 2024
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)
Day 6 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
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)
Day 7 - Monday - May 27, 2024
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)
Day 8 - Tuesday - May 28, 2024
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Cruise Ends
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)
Day 9 - Wednesday - May 29, 2024
Lucerne, Switzerland
Today, enjoy a day at leisure in Lucerne. Your local host can help you plan your day. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Thursday - May 30, 2024
Lucerne, Switzerland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
