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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2027

16 days
From Zurich to Amsterdam
4.6
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Zurich

    Zurich
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at your hotel)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Zurich - Biel/Bienne - Neuchâtel - Geneva

    Zurich - Biel/Bienne - Neuchâtel - Geneva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Zurich's Old Town
    • See Fraumünsterkirche
    Landmarks
    Fraumünsterkirche
    Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)
  3. Day 3

    Geneva

    Geneva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour featuring Reformation Park and Old Town
    • Humanitarian history tour OR mini-train tour (choice of included excursions)
    Landmarks
    Reformation Park
    St-Pierre Cathedral
    Town Hall
    Reformation Wall
    Place Bel-Air
  4. Day 4

    Geneva - Evian-Les-Bains - Gruyères - Broc

    Geneva - Evian-Les-Bains - Gruyères - Broc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties including traditional meringue à la crème in Gruyères), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gruyères Castle
    • Maison Cailler Swiss chocolate factory visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Gruyères Castle
    Maison Cailler
  5. Day 5

    Gruyère Area - Gstaad - Interlaken - Grindelwald

    Gruyère Area - Gstaad - Interlaken - Grindelwald
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Gstaad
    Interlaken
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Grindelwald - Jungfrau

    Grindelwald - Jungfrau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Jungfrau Massif with mountain train ride to summit
    • Jungfrau Passport
    • Visit Ice Palace
    • Panorama 360° cinematic experience
    • Access to Sphinx Observatory
    Landmarks
    Jungfraujoch
    Sphinx Observatory
    Ice Palace
  7. Day 7

    Grindelwald - Bern - Lucerne

    Grindelwald - Bern - Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Bern
    • Visit to Bear Park (BärenPark)
    • Rose Garden visit
    • UNESCO Old Town walking tour with fountains and Zytglogge
    Landmarks
    BärenPark (Bear Park)
    Rose Garden (Rosengarten)
    Bern Old Town (Altstadt)
    Zytglogge (Clock Tower)
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Lucerne

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

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Lucerne highlights
    • Visit Lion Monument
    • Visit Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
    Wasserturm (Water Tower)
    River Reuss
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne - Basel

    Lucerne - Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through Black Forest OR Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration OR Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center (choice of activities)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg Medieval City Center
    Colmar
  11. Day 11

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike OR City Sightseeing Tour including gothic cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District (choice of activities)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France District
    Maginot Line
  12. Day 12

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Avalon Adventure Host walk along Philosophers' Way OR Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat (World's Largest Wine Barrel) OR Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace with gardens and historic square (choice of activities)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat (Großes Fass)
    Philosophers' Way
    Schwetzingen Palace
  13. Day 13

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

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

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting OR Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with coffee tasting OR Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle's 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting (choice of activities)
    • Rhine Gorge sailing through UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Johannisberg Castle
  14. Day 14

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host OR Guided Walking Tour of Jewish heritage sites OR Guided City Walk of Cologne with gothic cathedral (choice of activities)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk with Adventure Host OR Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets OR Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age homes (choice of activities)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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