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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne (Northbound) 2026

12 days
From Lake Como to Amsterdam
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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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

    Lake Como

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake Como and its surroundings at your own pace
  2. Day 2

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour through Como's historic center
    • Visit to lakeside gardens
    • Creative activity at Museo Voltiano
    • Boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
    Landmarks
    Bellagio
    Museo Voltiano
  3. Day 3

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on the lake
    • Walk along the riverbanks
    • Shopping
    • Dine at a local restaurant for authentic Italian specialties
  4. Day 4

    Lake Como to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne
    • Visit to Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne to Swiss Alps to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn with spectacular views
    • Swiss Transport Museum (weather alternative)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
  6. Day 6

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host OR Guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill visit, and butter-making demonstration OR Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
    Freiburg
  7. Day 7

    Kehl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host OR City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France district

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Maginot Line
    • Guided optional excursion to Alsace's wine country
    • Museum visit during free time
    • Stroll through Strasbourg city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  8. Day 8

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host OR Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat OR Guided city walk in Mainz including Gutenberg Museum visit
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Gutenberg Museum
  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards with Adventure Host OR Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting OR Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting (or Eberbach Monastery on June 19)
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge and view of Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Koblenz
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Eberbach Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host OR Guided walking tour of Jewish heritage sites OR Guided city walk of Cologne cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Drink Kölsch pale lager in a local setting
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host OR Off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour of cobblestone streets OR Guided canal cruise past Golden Age homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Keukenhof gardens (seasonal)
    • Optional biking tour of the Dutch countryside
    • Explore galleries, shops, and canal houses
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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    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

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    August 7th, 2025
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    September 14th, 2024
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      Avalon rates typically reflect the most economical cabin choice, usually situated on the ground deck with a porthole view, and the price is per person for two travelers. If you're traveling solo and have specific cabin requests, whether you prefer the economical porthole view or a more elevated option with a full sliding window, we're here to help find the perfect accommodation and provide a personalized quote.

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