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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) 2026

10 days
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From Amsterdam to Lucerne
4.6
234 reviews
  • Panoramic view of Basel with ferris wheel and river.
  • Canal view in Amsterdam with colorful buildings and a bridge.
  • Scenic reflection of Amsterdam houses on a canal.
  • Aerial view of Deutsches Eck in Koblenz with river confluence.
  • Charming town square with people dining and a large tree.
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  • Street view of historic Speyer Cathedral with visitors.
  • Speyer Cathedral with lush trees and a fountain.
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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+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam's canals
    • Choice of Street Art Museum tour with hands-on mural workshop
    • Choice of off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
    • Choice of Guided Canal Cruise exploring Amsterdam's waterways and sites
    • Relaxing sailing on the Sky Deck
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of City Biking Tour discovering sights and stories
    • Choice of Old Town experience with culinary diversity insight
    • Choice of Guided Tour of Old Town and spectacular subway line
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try Altbiers
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz – Rhine Gorge

    Koblenz – Rhine Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards surrounding Koblenz
    • Choice of Volcano Encounter excursion in Mendig exploring basalt caverns
    • Choice of leisurely Guided Walk of Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) viewing castles and Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Rheinstein Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Speyer – Heidelberg

    Speyer – Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way
    • Choice of Guided Tour of four breweries exploring beer-making
    • Choice of Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat viewing and local specialty tasting
    • Choice of Guided Tour of Speyer and imperial Cathedral
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Speyer Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Kehl – Strasbourg

    Kehl – Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of walking tour along river exploring European District
    • Choice of Culinary Walk discovering Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • Choice of City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach – Black Forest

    Breisach – Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Guided E-bike Tour through Black Forest
    • Choice of Bike Ride north along Rhine River toward Burkheim
    • Choice of full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest visiting Vogtsbauernhof, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Choice of Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar with medieval and Renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
    Freiburg
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  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Basel to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Basel to Lucerne
    • Guided Sightseeing in Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Wine Tasting tour in the Lucerne area
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
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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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