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Reflections on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) 2026

12 days
From Amsterdam to Lucerne
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (Activity Classic - choose option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions (afternoon)
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's vibrant streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
  3. Day 3

    Nijmegen - Arnhem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve (Activity Active - choose option)
    • Guided Tour of Nijmegen (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Brief cruise to Arnhem during lunchtime
    • Guided Tour of Arnhem featuring historical highlights, war memorials, and tasting of herb and vegetable products at a medieval castle (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein (Activity Classic - choose option)
    Landmarks
    Airborne Museum of Hartenstein
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  4. Day 4

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through the Belgian Quarter (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Guided Tour and Tasting at Cologne's Chocolate Museum (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring the twin-steepled gothic cathedral (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Live entertainment from local musicians onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager at local establishments
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    • Hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim (Activity Active - choose option)
    • Open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument with option to walk back through vineyards and tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee (Activity Active - choose option)
    • Guided Tour of the Mechanical Music Museum with tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee (Activity Classic - choose option)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Niederwald Monument
    Rock of the Lorelei
  6. Day 6

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host (Activity Active - choose option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt featuring cultural landmarks and neighborhoods (Activity Classic - choose option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Frankfurt on your own
  7. Day 7

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk along Heidelberg's Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host (Activity Active - choose option)
    • Guided Tour of Speyer featuring the imperial Cathedral (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle including the Great Vat, the World's Largest Wine Barrel (Activity Classic - choose option)
    Landmarks
    Speyer Cathedral
    Heidelberg Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (Activity Active - choose option)
    • City Sightseeing Tour featuring Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District (Activity Classic - choose option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time to visit a museum or stroll across the city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  9. Day 9

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking tour of Breisach with Adventure Host (Activity Active - choose option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (Activity Classic - choose option)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center in the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley (Activity Classic - choose option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the charming village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
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  10. Day 10

    Basel - Swiss Alps - Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer from Basel into the Swiss Alps
    • Excursion to Mount Pilatus for spectacular views over central Switzerland (Activity Classic - weather dependent)
    • Excursion to Mount Stanserhorn for spectacular views (Activity Classic - seasonal accessibility alternative)
    • Visit to Swiss Transport Museum (Activity Classic - alternative in case of bad weather)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Lucerne featuring the famous Chapel Bridge (Activity Classic)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Chapel Bridge
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  11. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Discover the many squares and churches of Lucerne
    • Shopping in the city center
    • Explore how tradition and modernity stand side-by-side in Lucerne
  12. Day 12

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • 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

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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