Active & Discovery on the Rhine with Lucerne

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Explore the Rhine River your way on Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise. Choose included classic sightseeing, Active excursions, or Discovery activities in culture and cuisine. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or an art lover, you’ll find the Avalon Choice inclusions that speak to you!

Start your holiday your way with a two-night hotel stay in Lucerne! A city sightseeing and an included wine tastings will be the perfect highlights of your stay. Join a guided culinary walk in Düsseldorf, and take a cable-car ride up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for magnificent views of the surrounding area in Koblenz. Aboard your Avalon Suite Ship, you’ll pass through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei and enjoy speciality dishes while cruising. Your Rhine River cruise ends in Amsterdam for a day full of activities. See the colourful streets and row house doors of Amsterdam your way—from a relaxing canal cruise to a kayak tour—all at your pace! Choose a painting class to recreate the masterpieces of Dutch artists. Join us for a Rhine River cruise like no other, with more freedom to cruise your way.

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2023, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2023.

ITINERARY

DAY1: LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to Switzerland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
DAY2: LUCERNE
The Lake Lucerne and its Landscape CLASSIC – Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Lucerne and discover the beauty of this beautiful city, which lies along the banks of Lake Lucerne, couched in a breathtaking mountainous landscape. (B)
DAY3: LUCERNE-BASEL (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. DISCOVERY – Join a Wine Tasting tour in the Lucerne area EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH (D)
DAY4: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest ACTIVE – Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR: DISCOVERY – Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: DISCOVERY – Visit a local winery and its vineyards to learn about German winemaking; a wine tasting will be the perfect end of this tour. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
DAY5: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France Ask about today’s energising or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE – Take a Guided Hike along the river and the Marne-Rhine canal, OR: DISCOVERY – Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions, so influenced by the unique history of a region, whose control alternated between Germany and France for centuries, OR: CLASSIC – Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. This afternoon choose one of the Optional Excursions available. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAINZ (B,L,D)
DAY6: MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSIONS TO HEIDELBERG
The World’s Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards ACTIVE – Follow the road less travelled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view f the city below, OR: DISCOVERY – Join an exclusive Beer Tour. Stroll through the An expert Beer Sommelier will introduce you to the art of brewing, while strolling through the Heidelberg Castle garden OR: CLASSIC – Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel. While visiting the city, also enjoy a tasting of local specialties. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BINGEN (B,L,D)
DAY7: RHINE GORGE-KOBLENZ
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls Where the Rhine and Moselle Meet En route to Koblenz, 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 illfated sailors. Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE – Take a Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, OR: DISCOVERY – For a unique experience, join us on an excursion to the “Lava City” of Mendig for a Volcano Encounter, including exploring the caverns and corridors where basalt (cold lava) was mined, OR: CLASSIC – Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DUSSELDORF (B,L,D)
DAY8: DUSSELDORF
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers ACTIVE – Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR: DISCOVERY – Experience Dusseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR: CLASSIC – Join a Guided Tour of Dusseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character. This afternoon you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Dusseldorf’s microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ (B,L,D)
DAY9: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Colourful Canals of Amsterdam ACTIVE – Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR: DISCOVERY – Attend a Painting Class and be inspired by the masters’ techniques. Paint your own canvas and discover your inner artist. An orientation walk will complete your experience, OR: CLASSIC – Enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam. This afternoon consider an Optional Culinary Walk in one of Amsterdam’s famous districts. Spend free time strolling at leisure through the galleries and cafes of Amsterdam. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY10 : AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUSIONS 

MEALS
Breakfast:8
Lunch:6
Dinner:7
TRANSPORT
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
ACCOMMODATION
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds

Images courtesy of Avalon Waterways and the Globus Family of Brands 

AVW – WWAQ

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