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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)

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From Amsterdam to Lucerne
4.6 (236 reviews)
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace
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  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam canals
    • Biking Tour through Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint villages
    • Tour to the Street Art Museum with hands-on mural workshop
    • Guided Canal Cruise exploring iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam
    • Relaxing sailing on the Sky Deck
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Biking Tour of Düsseldorf
    • Experience of Düsseldorf's Old Town with culinary diversity
    • Guided Tour of Düsseldorf including Old Town and subway line
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers
  5. Day 4

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Tour in vineyards surrounding Koblenz
    • Guided Tour of famous local brewery with tastings
    • Leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    • Sailing through the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site viewing castles and Rock of the Lorelei

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Rheinstein Castle
  6. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike along the Philosophers' Way
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle viewing ruins and Great Vat with tasting of local specialties
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  7. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour along the river and Strasbourg's European District around the Marne-Rhein Canal
    • Culinary Walk discovering Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  8. Day 7

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
    • Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward medieval village of Burkheim
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's charming old town with brewery visit and tastings
    • Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest visiting Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernohf
  9. Day 8

    Basel - Lucerne

    Basel - Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer from Basel to the Swiss Alps
    • Special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus for spectacular views over central Switzerland (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility, or Swiss Transport Museum in case of bad weather)
    • Guided Walking tour of Lucerne including Thorvaldsen's Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
  10. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Lucerne discovering rich culinary heritage with tastings of local specialties
  11. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon View
    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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