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Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023 - Avalon Waterways

Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023

8 days
4.7
(217)
From Basel to Amsterdam
Tour Operator:
Avalon Waterways
Ship capacity:
160
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
218145
Hygiene Measures:
Included
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Itinerary

Start in Basel and end in Amsterdam! With the River Cruise tour Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Basel, Switzerland and 8 other destinations in Europe. Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023 includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
  3. Day 3: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
  4. Day 4: MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  5. Day 5: RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  6. Day 6: COLOGNE
  7. Day 7: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
  8. Day 8: AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Stateroom / Suite

Operated by Avalon Waterways

4.7
(217)

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 Expression
    Avalon Expression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Expression came onto the European river cruising scene with a ban… Read more
    Built
    2013
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
  • Avalon Imagery II
    Avalon Imagery II
    One 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
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
  • Avalon Panorama
    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
  • Avalon Vista
    Avalon Vista
    Experience 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
    Built
    2012
    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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  • GS
    · September 4th, 2022
    Wonderful!! Food and staff were above average par none!!!
    Trip date: August 2022
  • LB
    · August 26th, 2022
    Overall, 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 more
    Trip date: August 2022
  • MR
    · July 12th, 2022
    We 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
  • R
    · March 10th, 2020
    Awesome! 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 more
    Trip date: June 2019
  • JM
    · November 16th, 2019
    Loved 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
  • Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023 reviewer 6
    · October 27th, 2019
    It 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
  • Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023 reviewer 7
    · October 26th, 2019
    The 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 more
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • GK
    · October 23rd, 2019
    We 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 more
    Trip date: October 2019
  • TB
    · October 5th, 2019
    Everything 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 more
    Trip date: September 2019
  • SH
    · September 2nd, 2019
    Great 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 more
    Trip date: August 2019

Dates & Availability

8 days
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023
From Basel to Amsterdam
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