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- 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+
Highlights
- Explore Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise
- Bike through Cologne and enjoy local beer
- Tour Rüdesheim's vineyards and music museum
- Visit Heidelberg Castle and the world's largest wine barrel
- Discover Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral and charming district
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
- Day 2 AMSTERDAM
- Day 3 COLOGNE, GERMANY
- Day 4 RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM
- Day 5 MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
- Day 6 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- Day 7 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
- Day 8 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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- Rating
- Response time
- within 1 day
- Response rate
- 83%
- Cancellation policy
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
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Bob
Asked on February 25th, 2026is there any chance to get tickets for the sister hazel cruise? or when would it be possible to order tickets for 2027?!
Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written February 2026The 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, 2025Is there a waiting list for the Sister Hazel Cruise 2026 since it sold out quickly?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written 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?
- S
Scott
Traveler•Written December 2025Is there another cruise scheduled with Sister Hazel?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written December 2025
There isn't another one for 2026. We do apologize for the same.
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Jordan
Asked on March 14th, 2023are excursions and guided tours included?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written 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.
Trip essentials
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Tour ID: 241189
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Deposit only
Book now with just a $250 deposit. The remaining balance is due 95 days before departure.
2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in France, Germany and Netherlands, Swiss Franc in Switzerland.
Plug types C, E, F, J
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.
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