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The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2027

18 days
From Vienna to Amsterdam
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Vienna's celebrated landmarks with Local Guide
    • Guided walking tour of Schönbrunn Palace including Baroque rooms and landscaped gardens
    • Johann Strauss Museum visit with exploration of exhibits and personal artifacts
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Johann Strauss Museum
  3. Day 3

    Vienna - Mondsee - Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion available (details not specified)
  5. Day 5

    Salzburg - Innsbruck - St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    St. Moritz - Chur - Täsch - Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner served on board Glacier Express with views of stunning scenery)

    Included Activities

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

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier featuring sky slopes, panoramic vistas, ice carvings and unique views
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
  8. Day 8

    Zermatt - Täsch - Chillon - Bern

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Local mountain train from Zermatt to Täsch
    • Guided visit of Chillon Castle
    • Wine tasting experience at Chillon Castle
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bern - Interlaken - Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bern with Local Guide
    • Visit to Rose Garden for panoramic views
    • Stroll through UNESCO-listed Old Town with fountains and Zytglogge clock tower
    • Visit to Bear Park
    Landmarks
    Rose Garden
    Bern Old Town (Altstadt)
    Zytglogge
    Bear Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

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

    Included Activities

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

    Lucerne to Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Avalon Cruise Director
    • Explore ship
  12. Day 12

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike tour through Black Forest (Activity active option)
    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill visit, and traditional butter-making demonstration (Activity classic option)
    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg Old Town
    Colmar
  13. Day 13

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Strasbourg (Activity active option)
    • City sightseeing tour including Strasbourg Cathedral with stained-glass windows and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Guided optional excursion to Alsace wine country
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  14. Day 14

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Heidelberg on the Philosophers' Way with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle ruins and Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel) (Activity classic option)
    • Guided visit to Schwetzingen Palace with palace gardens and historic palace square (Activity classic option)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Schwetzingen Palace
  15. Day 15

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vineyard hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (Activity active option)
    • Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (Activity classic option)
    • Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle historic wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting (Activity discovery option)
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  16. Day 16

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
    • Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (Activity classic option)
    • Guided city walk of Cologne featuring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral (Activity classic option)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam
    • Guided Canal Cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens
    • Optional Biking Tour of countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof gardens
  18. Day 18

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
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Response rate
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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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 27th, 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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