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Rockin' on the Rhine with Sister Hazel (Southbound)

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6
234 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants, and lively marketplace
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour through Amsterdam's canals
    • Tour to the Street Art Museum with hands-on mural workshop
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Age homes
    • Brewery Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions available
    • Explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Street Art Museum
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with Kölsch beer tasting
    • Perfume Museum tour with custom fragrance blending
    • Guided Tour and Tasting at Cologne's Chocolate Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager at local venues
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Perfume Museum
    Chocolate Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge
    • Hike through Rüdesheim's vineyards with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    • Guided tour of Hildegard Abbey area with local wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Hildegard Abbey
    Mechanical Music Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Mainz - Heidelberg Excursion

    Mainz - Heidelberg Excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way
    • Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg
    • Guided City Walk including Gutenberg Museum
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
    Landmarks
    Philosophers' Way
    Gutenberg Museum
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
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  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg Excursion

    Kehl - Strasbourg Excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour through Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour along Alsace Wine Route with medieval village visit and wine tasting
    • Culinary Walk exploring Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
    • Free time to visit museums or stroll the city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest Excursion

    Breisach - Black Forest Excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Triberg Waterfalls and Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum
    • Traditional water mill visit
    • Guided Tour to Colmar village
    • Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
    Landmarks
    Triberg Waterfalls
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basel

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • 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

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    May 12th, 2024
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    Bob

    Asked on February 25th, 2026

    is there any chance to get tickets for the sister hazel cruise? or when would it be possible to order tickets for 2027?!

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten February 2026

      The operator has advised that this specialty departure cruise is completely sold out. The 2027 schedule has not been released as of yet.

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    Scott

    Asked on December 17th, 2025

    Is there a waiting list for the Sister Hazel Cruise 2026 since it sold out quickly?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten December 2025

      We checked on the back end and this departure is booked out solid without a waitlist. Would you be intersted in an alternative river cruise in 2026?

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      Scott

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      Is there another cruise scheduled with Sister Hazel?

    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten December 2025

      There isn't another one for 2026. We do apologize for the same.

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    Asked on March 14th, 2023

    are excursions and guided tours included?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten March 2023

      On Avalon cruises, all the excursions are included in the cruise package! You can always choose between an Active, Discovery or Classic shore excursion.

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Who is travelling?

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