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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) 2027

10 days
From Amsterdam to Lucerne
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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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

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

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Tour of Amsterdam's canals
    • Biking Tour through Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and villages
    • Street Art Museum tour with hands-on mural workshop
    • Guided Canal Cruise of Amsterdam's iconic waterways
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  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Biking Tour of Düsseldorf
    • Düsseldorf's Old Town exploration
    • Guided Tour of Düsseldorf including Old Town and subway stations

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf's microbreweries for Altbier tasting
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz - Rhine Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike along Philosophers' Way
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local specialties
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  6. Day 6

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour along river and Strasbourg's European District
    • Culinary Walk to discover Alsatian cuisine and traditions
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through the Black Forest
    • Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward Burkheim Medieval village
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's charming old town with brewery visit and traditional German beer tastings
    • Full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill visit, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Burkheim
    Freiburg
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer from Basel to Swiss Alps region
    • Guided excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn with spectacular views over central Switzerland
    • Alternative: Swiss Transport Museum visit (in case of bad weather)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Lucerne including Thorvaldsen's Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Swiss Transport Museum
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour to discover the culinary heritage of Lucerne with tastings of local specialties
    Landmarks
    Lucerne
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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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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Tour ID: 338204

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 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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Who is travelling?

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