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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2026

10 days
From Lucerne to Amsterdam
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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

    Lucerne

    Optional Activities

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

    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 Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Breisach to Kehl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Activity choice: Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, authentic water mill visit, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Activity choice: Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Freiburg
    Colmar
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  5. Day 5

    Kehl to Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • Activity choice: City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district

    Optional Activities

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

    Mainz to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Inspiring walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' way with Adventure Host
    • Activity choice: Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle including its renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    • Activity choice: Guided City Walk in Mainz including visit to Gutenberg Museum
    Landmarks
    Philosophers' Way
    Heidelberg Castle
    Gutenberg Museum
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner and live entertainment on board)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle's 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
    • Guided Tour to Eberbach Monastery with wine tasting (replacement excursion on June 23 departure)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
    Eberbach Monastery
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  8. Day 8

    Koblenz to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Activity choice: Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Activity choice: Guided City Walk of Cologne including twin-steepled gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Amsterdam, Holland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host OR
    • Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets of Amsterdam OR
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour through Dutch countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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