Christmastime on Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne (Northbound)

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From Lake Como to Amsterdam

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Gold Operator: 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

Day 1
Lake Como
Lake Como
Optional Activities
- Explore Lake Como and its surroundings at your own pace
Day 2
Lake Como
Lake Como
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Como's historic center
- Visit to Museo Voltiano with craft activity
- Boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
Landmarks
Bellagio
Day 3
Lake Como
Lake Como
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on the lake
- Walking on the riverbanks
- Shopping
- Dining at local restaurant for Italian specialties
Day 4
Lake Como to Lucerne
Lake Como to Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge
Landmarks
Chapel Bridge
Day 5
Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel
Lucerne - Swiss Alps - Basel
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Mount Pilatus with spectacular views
Optional Activities
- Swiss Transport Museum visit (alternative activity in case of bad weather)
Landmarks
Mount Pilatus
Swiss Transport Museum
Day 6
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour to the Black Forest with local traditions and Christmas mood experience
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (alternative to Black Forest tour)
- Guided optional excursion to Colmar village
Landmarks
Black Forest
Freiburg
Colmar
Day 7
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock
- La Petite France District visit
Optional Activities
- Explore French winter markets at own pace
- Guided optional excursion to Alsace wine country
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France
Day 8
Mainz - Heidelberg
Mainz - Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime with Great Vat viewing
Optional Activities
- Guided city walk in Mainz with Gutenberg Museum visit (alternative to Heidelberg Castle tour)
- Explore local Christmas market at own pace
- Live entertainment on board ship
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat (Heidelberg)
Gutenberg Museum
Day 9
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Rhine Gorge sailing with castle views and Rock of the Lorelei
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim Christmas markets at own pace
- Explore Koblenz Christmas markets at own pace
Landmarks
Mechanical Music Museum
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Day 10
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral
- Onboard lecture about European Christmas traditions
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Christmas markets at own pace
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 11
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided canal cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Age homes
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam Christmas traditions at own pace
Landmarks
Amsterdam Golden Age Canal Houses
Day 12
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bellagio

Landmarks
Chapel Bridge

Landmarks
Mount Pilatus
Swiss Transport Museum

Landmarks
Black Forest
Freiburg
Colmar

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat (Heidelberg)
Gutenberg Museum

Landmarks
Mechanical Music Museum
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Amsterdam Golden Age Canal Houses

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 79%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Envision
The Avalon Envision is the newest addition to the 2019 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterway… Read more
Built
2018
Guests
83-166
Crew
47
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Suites
67
Staterooms
16
Gross Tonnage
2775 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Klaus5.0•July 2024
Led by Nour
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Lisa5.0•May 2024
This was our first cruise and we enjoyed it very much. The ship was immaculate, the staff was lovely, and the food...
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Christmastime on Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne (Northbound)

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