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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2026

10 days
From Lucerne 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

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Explore squares and churches in Lucerne
    • Shopping in the city center
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  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 - Swiss Alps

    Lucerne to Basel - Swiss Alps
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn with spectacular views over central Switzerland (or Swiss Transport Museum in case of bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure activity: Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration, OR Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

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

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure activity: Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host, OR City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with murals and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time to visit museums
    • Free time to stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France District
    Maginot Line
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Mainz - Heidelberg

    Mainz - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure activity: Inspiring walk in Heidelberg on the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat wine barrel, OR Guided City Walk in Mainz with visit to Gutenberg Museum
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Gutenberg Museum
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

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

    Included Activities

    • Adventure activity: Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting, OR Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century barrel cellar with wine tasting
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Koblenz - Cologne

    Koblenz - Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure activity: Bike ride like locals in Cologne with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites, OR Guided City Walk of Cologne including twin-steepled Gothic cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to enjoy Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure activity: Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets off-the-beaten-path, OR Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age stately homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season) with seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other bulbs
    • Optional Biking Tour through Dutch countryside
    • Free time to explore colorful streets and canal houses
    • Free time to visit galleries
    • Free time to shop
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Keukenhof
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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  • Charles5.0September 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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  • Fred5.0August 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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