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Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) 2027

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Lucerne
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  • Sunny panorama of a medieval castle on a lush cliff above the winding Rhine Gorge with vineyards and forested hills.
  • High-altitude vista over alpine ridges and Lake Lucerne with mountain huts and hiking trails under a clear blue sky.
  • Evening view of Frankfurt’s Römerberg square with the Fountain of Justice framed by half-timbered houses and a church spire under a vivid sky.
  • Aerial perspective of the imposing red-sandstone Mainz Cathedral dominating the riverside cityscape along the Rhine.
  • Wide aerial of Strasbourg’s historic core dominated by the towering Gothic cathedral and intersecting canals.
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  • Charming townscape of Breisach with its hilltop cathedral overlooking rows of colourful houses.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
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    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Mainz

    Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk including visit to Gutenberg Museum
    • Christmas carols with live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Mainz
    Landmarks
    Gutenberg Museum
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour and Tasting at Cologne Chocolate Museum (choice of activity)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard workshop to learn about European Christmas decorations
    • Christmas concert in Baroque venue at Engers Castle
    • Browse Christmas markets in Cologne
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Chocolate Museum
    Engers Castle
  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg / Speyer

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg / Speyer
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat with Heidelberg Christmas markets (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour of Speyer with imperial Cathedral and Speyer Christmas markets (choice of activity)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Speyer Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg, France

    Strasbourg, France
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing including Strasbourg Cathedral and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Browse French Christmas markets in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Colmar / Black Forest

    Breisach - Colmar / Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour through Colmar (choice of activity)
    • Full day Guided Tour to Black Forest (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Browse Breisach's Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Black Forest
    Freiburg
  8. Day 8

    Basel to Lucerne - Mount Pilatus

    Basel to Lucerne - Mount Pilatus
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mount Pilatus excursion with nearly 7,000 ft elevation gain for spectacular Swiss views
    • Guided Walking tour of Lucerne including Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Swiss Transport Museum (alternative if weather is poor)
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    Swiss Transport Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's squares and churches
    • Shopping in Lucerne city center
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
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    Breakfast

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    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
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    Engines
    Draft
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