
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023
- Tour Operator:
- Avalon Waterways
- Ship capacity:
- 160
- Age range:
- 8 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 218145
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Places You’ll See

Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
- Day 2: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
- Day 3: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- Day 4: MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
- Day 5: RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
- Day 6: COLOGNE
- Day 7: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
- Day 8: AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Avalon Waterways
Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry’s only Open-Air BalconySM, and beds facing the incredible views. Beyond our wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows is a world waiting to be explored—your way. Whether you want to enjoy a guided walking tour of one of Europe's great cities, join a cooking class or paddle a canoe, our Avalon Choice® selections of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions offer a wide range of possibilities. When you prefer to explore on your own, we can help you with all the recommendations, information and gear you need with our new Adventure Center and AvalonGO Mobile App. And when it's time to refuel, your dining options on board are as wide open as your views, with our new FlexDining® choices.
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Avalon Waterways Ships
- Avalon ExpressionPart of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Expression came onto the European river cruising scene with a ban… Read more
- Avalon Imagery IIOne of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
- Avalon PanoramaA 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
- Avalon VistaExperience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Pan… Read more
Customer Reviews
- GSGeorge· September 4th, 2022Wonderful!! Food and staff were above average par none!!!Trip date: August 2022
- LBLarry· August 26th, 2022Overall, our trip was excellent. There was a disruption during the river cruise because water levels were too low for our ship to continue. The Avalon Vista crew did a great job of overcoming this obstacle by providing transportation, meals, and a... Show moreTrip date: August 2022
- MRMax· July 12th, 2022We had an excellent experience, the ship was great, service was great, personnel were so attentive, professional, fun. One suggestion : the walking tours were long and exhausting. Perhaps alternative shorter tours for those who prefer less walking.Trip date: June 2022
- RRobertWalton· March 10th, 2020Awesome! Our first trip was well beyond our expectations. It was only supposed to be one trip, but it was so great, we booked another, this time a Danube River cruise leaving from Budapest. We've only been on an Avalon cruise and have stayed with them... Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- JMJulie· November 16th, 2019Loved the tour and the included excursions. It would have been good to spend less time in Amsterdam and extra time sailing during the day. Also, a disco of an evening would be great!Trip date: October 2019
- Carol· October 27th, 2019It was a great tour. There were a few thinks that could have been better. Gentle walking was not gentle and it would have been nice to know before hand that a half hour walk was more like an hour and a half.Trip date: September 2019
- Gail· October 26th, 2019The best! We were never on a river cruise and this was a wonderful first experience! the ship the staff the food the wines were excellent. everything was beyond expectations. The pre & post cruise accommodations again exellemt! A trip of a lifetime for... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- GKGail· October 23rd, 2019We should never have been touted thru JFK on the return... it was a useless 6 hr layover for a 1.5 hr flight... we booked in plenty of time to have been routed directly back thru Toronto ..as were others .. or given the option... I am not a big... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- TBTorie· October 5th, 2019Everything was fantastic! We couldn't have been more happy about our decision for our honeymoon. The staff made every effort to make you feel welcome and enjoy the trip. The excursions were fun and all except one of our guides went the extra mile to... Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- SHStephen· September 2nd, 2019Great service on Board The Avalon Vista with a very caring and friendly crew. We felt very welcomed at all times and were not pressured into taking any of the excursions although we nevertheless did take the opportunity if found interesting. We will... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
Dates & Availability





Pay-by-instalments
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- Tuesday4 Apr, 2023Tuesday11 Apr, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,299+ $210Taxes
- Tuesday18 Apr, 2023Tuesday25 Apr, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,698+ $531additional upfront costs
- Saturday29 Apr, 2023Saturday6 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,699+ $531additional upfront costs
- Tuesday2 May, 2023Tuesday9 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,799+ $531additional upfront costs
- Saturday13 May, 2023Saturday20 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,799+ $531additional upfront costs
- Saturday20 May, 2023Saturday27 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,899+ $531additional upfront costs
- Sunday21 May, 2023Sunday28 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,899+ $531additional upfront costs
- Saturday27 May, 2023Saturday3 Jun, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,899+ $531additional upfront costs
- Tuesday30 May, 2023Tuesday6 Jun, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,899+ $531additional upfront costs
- Saturday3 Jun, 2023Saturday10 Jun, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,899+ $210Taxes
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