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Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2026

10 days
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From Lucerne to Amsterdam
4.6
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  • Cityscape with a river and distant mountains.
  • Historic town with a prominent church on a hill.
  • Colorful tulip field in front of historic buildings.
  • Aerial view of a city with a famous cathedral and bridges.
  • Riverside view of a fortress atop a hill.
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  • River winding through a scenic valley with castles.
  • Picturesque city with a historic castle and bridge.
  • Aerial cityscape with green parks and historic buildings.
  • Idyllic countryside with rolling green hills and forests.
  • City view with a cathedral tower overlooking the river.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore squares and churches in Lucerne
    • Shopping in the city center
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Jesuit Church
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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour including Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Jesuit Church
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Water Tower
    Jesuit Church
  3. Day 3

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn for views over central Switzerland
    • Swiss Transport Museum visit (in case of bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with local traditions and Christmas experience
    • Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center with Black Forest backdrop

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to visit Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Colmar
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock
    • City Sightseeing Tour including La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Explore Strasbourg's French winter markets
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Mainz - Heidelberg

    Mainz - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle at Christmastime including the Great Vat
    • Guided City Walk in Mainz including Gutenberg Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local Christmas markets in Mainz or Heidelberg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Gutenberg Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    • Tasting of authentic Rüdesheim coffee
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage site) with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy Rüdesheim's Christmas markets
    • Explore Koblenz Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Cologne including twin-steepled gothic cathedral
    • Onboard lecture about European Christmas traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne's Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets and festive atmosphere in Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    Avalon View
    The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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    September 8th, 2025
    We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
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    • Woman posing in front of a building with a clock tower.
    • Woman relaxing with a drink indoors.
    • Man resting on a hotel bed using a phone.
    • Man standing inside a wine cellar with barrels.
    • Garden view with traditional buildings.
    • Man enjoying a beer at a restaurant.
    • Woman standing next to a long wooden horn in a museum.
    • River view with town in the background.
    • Historical buildings along the river.
    • Woman posing in front of a statue of a rider on horseback.
    • Modern waterfront with boats and tall buildings.
    • Colorful, small train on cobblestone street.
    • Woman sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.
    • Large wooden door slightly ajar with cobblestone path.
    • Bridge over a wide river with mountains in the background.
    • European river view with historical buildings.
    • Small canal with historical buildings and trees.
    • Tourist standing in front of large gates in a city.
    • View from a boat showing water turbulence.
    • Group of people dining together on a cruise.
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    August 31st, 2019
    The river cruise with Avalon was fantastic. Great ports with interesting well planned shore visits. All guides were...
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    Traveled in August 2019

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