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The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2027

18 days
From Vienna to Amsterdam
4.6 (234 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour featuring Vienna's celebrated landmarks with Local Guide
    • Guided walking tour of Schönbrunn Palace (choice excursion)
    • Visit to Johann Strauss Museum (choice excursion)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Johann Strauss Museum
  3. Day 3

    Vienna - Mondsee - Salzburg

    Vienna - Mondsee - Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Basilika of St. Michael in Mondsee
    • Walking tour in Salzburg including Mirabell Gardens, Great Festival Hall, and Residenz Square with Local Guide
    Landmarks
    Basilika of St. Michael
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
  4. Day 4

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursions available
  5. Day 5

    Salzburg - Innsbruck - St. Moritz

    Salzburg - Innsbruck - St. Moritz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Innsbruck Old Town to see the Golden Roof
    Landmarks
    Golden Roof
  6. Day 6

    St. Moritz - Täsch - Zermatt

    St. Moritz - Täsch - Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with a view served on board Glacier Express)

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express train ride to Zermatt with dinner on board
  7. Day 7

    Zermatt

    Zermatt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn Glacier
  8. Day 8

    Zermatt - Chillon - Bern

    Zermatt - Chillon - Bern
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Chillon Castle
    • Wine tasting experience at Chillon Castle
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bern - Interlaken - Lucerne

    Bern - Interlaken - Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bern with Local Guide
    • Visit to Rose Garden
    • Exploration of UNESCO-listed Old Town with ornate fountains and Zytglogge clock tower
    • Stop at Bear Park
    Landmarks
    Rose Garden
    Zytglogge
    Bear Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne highlights with Local Guide
    • Visit to Lion Monument
    • View of Chapel Bridge
    • Private panoramic boat cruise on Lake Vierwaldstättersee
    • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
  11. Day 11

    Lucerne - Basel

    Lucerne - Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  12. Day 12

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through Black Forest (choice activity)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration (choice activity)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg medieval city center (choice activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Colmar
  13. Day 13

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Strasbourg by bike tour (choice activity)
    • City Sightseeing Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District (choice activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  14. Day 14

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Avalon Adventure Host walk on Philosophers' Way in Heidelberg (choice activity)
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle including Great Vat wine barrel (choice activity)
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens (choice activity)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Schwetzingen Palace
  15. Day 15

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host (choice activity)
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (choice activity)
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle historic wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting (choice activity)
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
  16. Day 16

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride in Cologne with Adventure Host (choice activity)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (choice activity)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled gothic cathedral (choice activity)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  17. Day 17

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host (choice activity)
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam (choice activity)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age homes (choice activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour through countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    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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