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

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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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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore squares and churches
    • Shopping in city center
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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Lucerne to Basel to Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn (or Swiss Transport Museum if weather unsuitable)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Breisach to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Black Forest with local traditions and Christmas mood OR Guided Tour to Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Colmar
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  5. Day 5

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Explore Strasbourg Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  6. Day 6

    Mainz to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim Christmas markets
    • Explore Koblenz Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
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  8. Day 8

    Koblenz to Amsterdam

    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 Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Canal Cruise through Amsterdam waterways past Golden Age stately homes
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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571

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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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    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 sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.
    • Small canal with historical buildings and trees.
    • Bridge over a wide river with mountains in the background.
    • View from a boat showing water turbulence.
    • Woman relaxing with a drink indoors.
    • European river view with historical buildings.
    • Group of people dining together on a cruise.
    • Historical buildings along the river.
    • Large wooden door slightly ajar with cobblestone path.
    • Tourist standing in front of large gates in a city.
    • Modern waterfront with boats and tall buildings.
    • Woman posing in front of a building with a clock tower.
    • Woman posing in front of a statue of a rider on horseback.
    • Man standing inside a wine cellar with barrels.
    • Man resting on a hotel bed using a phone.
    • Man enjoying a beer at a restaurant.
    • Woman standing next to a long wooden horn in a museum.
    • Garden view with traditional buildings.
    • River view with town in the background.
    • Colorful, small train on cobblestone street.
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    August 31st, 2019
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    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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