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Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2027

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (seasonal - during tulip season)
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials), Lunch (Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef's features including carving & pasta stations, or dine al fresco at Sky Grill on the Sky Deck or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge), Dinner (Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese, or linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal sit-down atmosphere)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Age homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions in Amsterdam
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  3. Day 3

    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 featuring the gothic cathedral
    • Live entertainment from local musicians on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host and authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • 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
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Heidelberg along the Philosophers' Way with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle featuring Renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
    Philosophers' Way, Heidelberg
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike discovery of Strasbourg with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral with stained glass and astronomical clock
    • City Sightseeing Tour including La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line (pre-WWII fortifications)
    • Visit to Alsace wine country
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France, Strasbourg
    Maginot Line
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
    • Full-day Guided Tour of the Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum
    • Full-day Guided Tour of the Black Forest including visit to authentic water mill
    • Full-day Guided Tour of the Black Forest including traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center sheltered by the Black Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    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
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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