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

12 days
From Lake Maggiore to Amsterdam
4.6
234 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Lake Como

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake Como and surroundings independently
  2. Day 2

    Lake Como

    Lake Como
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Como's historic center
    • Lakeside gardens exploration
    • Museo Voltiano craft activity
    • Boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
    Landmarks
    Bellagio
  3. Day 3

    Lake Como

    Lake Como
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on the lake
    • Walking along the riverbanks
    • Shopping
    • Dining at local restaurants
  4. Day 4

    Lake Como to Lucerne

    Lake Como to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne
    • Chapel Bridge viewing
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne to Basel

    Lucerne to Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus for views over central Switzerland
    • Swiss Transport Museum visit (weather dependent alternative)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Swiss Transport Museum
  6. Day 6

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Kehl to Strasbourg

    Kehl to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour through Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • City sightseeing tour including Gothic cathedral and astronomical clock
    • La Petite France District exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Maginot Line
    • Guided optional excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Museum visits
    • Free exploration of Strasbourg city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Mainz to Rüdesheim

    Mainz to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour with Avalon Adventure Host - Philosophers' way in Heidelberg
    • Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle ruins
    • Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel) viewing
    • Guided city walk in Mainz
    • Gutenberg Museum visit
    • Live entertainment on board ship
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Gutenberg Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

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

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum
    • Authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar
    • Wine tasting at Johannisberg Castle
    • Rhine Gorge sailing with views of ancient castles
    • Rock of the Lorelei viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration in Koblenz
    Landmarks
    Johannisberg Castle
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided city walk of Cologne
    • Cologne Cathedral viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to sample locally brewed Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Keukenhof gardens (tulip season)
    • Optional biking tour through Dutch countryside
    • Free time to explore colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    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

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