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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound) 2027

12 days
From Amsterdam to Como
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets (Activity Classic option) OR Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's 'Golden Age' (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions available in afternoon
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam independently
    Landmarks
    Canals of Amsterdam
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host (Activity Active option) OR Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites (Activity Classic option) OR Guided City Walk of Cologne (Activity Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host and tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee (Activity Active option) OR Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (Activity Classic option) OR Guided Visit to historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting (Activity Discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg to Kehl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host (Activity Active option) OR City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line (pre-WWII fortifications)
    • Visit Alsace's wine country
    • Free time to visit museums or stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through magical Black Forest (Activity Active option) OR Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest visiting Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (Activity Classic option) OR Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center in Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to visit charming village of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel - Swiss Alps - Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for spectacular views over central Switzerland OR Swiss Transport Museum (in case of bad weather)
    • Guided Walking tour of Lucerne including famous Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
    Chapel Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne to Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Lugano
    Landmarks
    Lugano
  10. Day 10

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through Como's historic heart with lakeside gardens and craft activity at Museo Voltiano
    • Boat Ride on Lake Como with mountain scenery and luxury villa views, including stop in Bellagio
    Landmarks
    Museo Voltiano
    Bellagio
  11. Day 11

    Lake Como

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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Como
    • Walk on the riverbanks
    • Shopping in the city centre
    • Dining at local restaurants
  12. Day 12

    Lake Como

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Vista
    Avalon Vista
    Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Pan… Read more
    Built
    2012
    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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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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