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Festive Season on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2027

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Colorful tulip fields in Amsterdam with traditional Dutch houses in the background.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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

    • Explore Amsterdam's festive attractions during free time
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions in Amsterdam
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's galleries and shops
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  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard presentation on German Christmas traditions
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites with traditional German pastry tastings
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring Gothic cathedral with traditional German pastry tastings
    • Onboard beer tasting of Glühbier
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Onboard demonstration on preparing mulled wine

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century barrel cellar with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Rock
    Johannisberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hands-on Christmas cookie making on board

    Optional Activities

    • Inspired walk in Heidelberg via Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle featuring Great Vat and local café German Christmas pastries
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with astronomical clock and La Petite France District
    • Learn handmade Christmas decorations with local craftsmen

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time in Strasbourg for independent exploration
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Black Forest with cherry cake and cuckoo clocks
    • Guided Tour to Freiburg's medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Built
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    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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