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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2026

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From Amsterdam to Basel

4.6 (235 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam canals
- Choice of Street Art Museum tour with hands-on mural workshop
- Choice of Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam
- Choice of Guided Canal Cruise of Amsterdam
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Street Art Museum Amsterdam
Day 3
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of City Biking Tour of Düsseldorf
- Choice of Düsseldorf Old Town and culinary diversity experience
- Choice of Guided Tour of Düsseldorf Old Town and subway stations
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try Altbiers
Landmarks
Düsseldorf Old Town
Day 4
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards at Koblenz
- Choice of Volcano Encounter excursion to Mendig with cavern exploration
- Choice of Leisurely Guided Walk of Koblenz with cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Choice of Private reception at Rheinstein Castle
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rheinstein Castle
Rock of the Lorelei
Rhine Gorge
Mendig
Day 5
Speyer - Heidelberg
Speyer - Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way
- Choice of Guided Tour of four breweries in Heidelberg
- Choice of Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local specialties
- Choice of Guided Tour of Speyer and imperial Cathedral
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Philosophers' Way
Speyer Cathedral
Day 6
Kehl - Strasbourg
Kehl - Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Walking tour of Strasbourg river and European District
- Choice of Culinary Walk of Strasbourg and Alsatian cuisine
- Choice of City Sightseeing Tour including Cathedral, astronomical clock, and La Petite France
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France
Marne-Rhein Canal
Day 7
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided E-bike Tour of Black Forest
- Choice of Bike Ride north along Rhine toward Burkheim
- Choice of Full-day Guided Tour of Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
- Choice of Guided Tour of Freiburg medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
Landmarks
Black Forest
Vogtsbauernhof
Freiburg
Colmar
Burkheim
Day 8
Basel
Basel
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Street Art Museum Amsterdam

Landmarks
Düsseldorf Old Town

Landmarks
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rheinstein Castle
Rock of the Lorelei
Rhine Gorge
Mendig

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Philosophers' Way
Speyer Cathedral

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France
Marne-Rhein Canal

Landmarks
Black Forest
Vogtsbauernhof
Freiburg
Colmar
Burkheim

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Rating: 4.6 (235 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways Ship

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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4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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