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Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights Lucerne (Northbound)

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From Lucerne to Amsterdam
4.6
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  • Aerial view of Strasbourg with the Strasbourg Cathedral prominently visible.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's squares and churches
    • Shopping in the city center
    Landmarks
    Reuss River
  2. Day 2

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour including Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Jesuit Church
  3. Day 3

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus with views over central Switzerland
    • Swiss Transport Museum visit (weather alternative)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Swiss Transport Museum
  4. Day 4

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest - local traditions and Christmas atmosphere
    • Visit to local winery in Breisach with German winemaking learning and wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village (half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings)
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Colmar
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  5. Day 5

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained glass and astronomical clock, La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
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  6. Day 6

    Mainz to Rudesheim

    Mainz to Rudesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle including Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    • Guided City Walk in Mainz with visit to Gutenberg Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local Christmas market in Mainz
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Gutenberg Museum
  7. Day 7

    Rudesheim to Koblenz

    Rudesheim to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rudesheim Christmas market
    • Explore Koblenz Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
  8. Day 8

    Koblenz to Amsterdam

    Koblenz to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled Gothic cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age stately homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans (historic windmills and Dutch houses)
    Landmarks
    Zaanse Schans
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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    September 8th, 2025
    We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
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    • Woman sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.
    • Historical buildings along the river.
    • Colorful, small train on cobblestone street.
    • River view with town in the background.
    • Bridge over a wide river with mountains in the background.
    • Woman relaxing with a drink indoors.
    • European river view with historical buildings.
    • Large wooden door slightly ajar with cobblestone path.
    • Woman posing in front of a building with a clock tower.
    • Garden view with traditional buildings.
    • Woman posing in front of a statue of a rider on horseback.
    • Man resting on a hotel bed using a phone.
    • Woman standing next to a long wooden horn in a museum.
    • View from a boat showing water turbulence.
    • Group of people dining together on a cruise.
    • Man standing inside a wine cellar with barrels.
    • Man enjoying a beer at a restaurant.
    • Small canal with historical buildings and trees.
    • Modern waterfront with boats and tall buildings.
    • Tourist standing in front of large gates in a city.
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    August 31st, 2019
    The river cruise with Avalon was fantastic. Great ports with interesting well planned shore visits. All guides were...
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