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The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2027

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From Vienna to Amsterdam
4.6 (236 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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Highlights

  • Explore Vienna with a local guide
  • Tour Schönbrunn Palace's historic elegance
  • Discover Salzburg's Mirabell Gardens
  • Ride the Glacier Express to Zermatt
  • Visit Chillon Castle and taste local wines

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 WELCOME TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA
  2. Day 2 VIENNA
  3. Day 3 VIENNA–MONDSEE–SALZBURG
  4. Day 4 SALZBURG
  5. Day 5 SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
  6. Day 6 ST. MORITZ–CHUR–TÄSCH–ZERMATT
  7. Day 7 ZERMATT
  8. Day 8 ZERMATT–BERN
  9. Day 9 BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
  10. Day 10 LUCERNE
  11. Day 11 LUCERNE–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
  12. Day 12 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
  13. Day 13 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
  14. Day 14 LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY–EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  15. Day 15 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  16. Day 16 COLOGNE
  17. Day 17 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
  18. Day 18 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Vista
    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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