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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Northbound) 2023

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
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

    Zürich to Breisach

    Zürich to Breisach
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach to Strasbourg

    Breisach to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour in the Black Forest
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum with visit to authentic water mill and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Local winery visit and wine tasting tour
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour along the river and European District around the Marne-Rhein Canal
    • Culinary Walk to discover Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    • Optional afternoon excursions
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Marne-Rhein Canal
  4. Day 4

    Mainz to Bingen

    Mainz to Bingen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike along the Philosophers' Way with views of the city below
    • Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg with beer making education
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel) and local specialty tasting
    • Exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Rheinstein Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Bingen to Düsseldorf

    Bingen to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards at the confluence of Rhine and Moselle rivers
    • Volcano Encounter excursion to Mendig 'Lava City' with cavern exploration where basalt was mined
    • Leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with panoramic views
    • Classical music concert in baroque venue at Engers Castle (Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Engers Castle
    Mendig
  6. Day 6

    Düsseldorf to Koblenz

    Düsseldorf to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • City Biking Tour with stories about sights and city
    • Düsseldorf Old Town experience with insight into culinary diversity
    • Guided Tour of Düsseldorf including Old Town and spectacular subway line with individually designed stations
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try variety of Altbiers
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour on Amsterdam's canals
    • Painting Class inspired by the masters with canvas creation
    • Guided Canal Cruise exploring iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam
    • Optional Culinary Walk in one of Amsterdam's famous districts
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
77%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • 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

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    August 13th, 2018
    Fabulous tour. Well organised. Friendly and efficient crew.
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Who is travelling?

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