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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound)

8 days

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From Amsterdam to Basel

4.6 (236 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's architecture, cafés, restaurants, and marketplace
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam canals OR Biking Tour through Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and centuries-old villages OR Tour to Street Art Museum with hands-on group mural workshop OR Guided Canal Cruise exploring Amsterdam's iconic waterways and sites
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Street Art Museum Amsterdam
Day 3
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: City Biking Tour discovering stories about sights and city OR Discovery Excursion of Old Town with culinary diversity insights OR Guided Tour of Düsseldorf including Old Town and spectacular subway line with individually designed stations
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try variety of Altbiers
Landmarks
Düsseldorf Old Town
Day 4
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards surrounding Koblenz OR Guided Tour of local brewery with traditional beer tasting OR Leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Optional Activities
- Exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle
Landmarks
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Rheinstein Castle
Day 5
Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way for city views OR Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle featuring Renaissance ruins and the Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel) with tasting of local specialties
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg)
Day 6
Kehl - Strasbourg
Kehl - Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Walking tour along river exploring European District around Marne-Rhein Canal OR Culinary Walk discovering Alsatian cuisine and traditions OR City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France
Day 7
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided E-Bike Tour in Black Forest OR Bike Ride north along Rhine River toward medieval village of Burkheim OR Guided Tour of Freiburg's old town with brewery visit and traditional German beer tastings OR Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings
Landmarks
Black Forest (Schwarzwald)
Freiburg Old Town
Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum
Colmar
Day 8
Basel
Basel
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Street Art Museum Amsterdam

Landmarks
Düsseldorf Old Town

Landmarks
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Rheinstein Castle

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg)

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France

Landmarks
Black Forest (Schwarzwald)
Freiburg Old Town
Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum
Colmar

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon View
The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
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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Tour Operator
4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound)

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