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Essential Britain & Ireland with Romantic Rhine

17 days
From London to Basel
4.6 (234 reviews)
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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

    London

    London
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  2. Day 2

    London to Newport, Wales

    London to Newport, Wales
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge visitor center with exhibitions
    • View Stonehenge monument up close
    • Explore Roman Baths in Bath
    • See Georgian architecture in Bath
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Roman Baths
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  3. Day 3

    Newport to Waterford

    Newport to Waterford
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cardiff Castle, Wales' leading heritage attraction
    Landmarks
    Cardiff Castle
  4. Day 4

    Waterford to Dublin

    Waterford to Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • The Viking Triangle guided walk through Ireland's oldest city with local guide (choice of included excursion)
    • House of Waterford Crystal tour featuring molding room, glass-blowing, cutting, and engraving departments (choice of included excursion)
    Landmarks
    House of Waterford Crystal
  5. Day 5

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning orientation drive through Dublin
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College
  6. Day 6

    Dublin to Edinburgh

    Dublin to Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Belfast City Hall and its vibrant history
    Landmarks
    Belfast City Hall
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning city sightseeing with local guide through New Town and Old Town
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to view Scotland's Crown Jewels
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
  8. Day 8

    Edinburgh to York

    Edinburgh to York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View Hadrian's Wall section
    • View York Minster
    • Guided walk through York's quaint streets including the Shambles
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
    York Minster
    Shambles
  9. Day 9

    York to London

    York to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Optional Activities

    • Photography stop at Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
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  10. Day 10

    London to Amsterdam

    London to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner
  11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (choice of included activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions available
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
  12. Day 12

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (choice of included activity)
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with twin-steepled gothic cathedral (choice of included activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore over a glass of Kölsch pale lager
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host and authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum and authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century barrel cellar with wine tasting (choice of included activity)
    Landmarks
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
  14. Day 14

    Ludwigshafen - Excursion to Heidelberg

    Ludwigshafen - Excursion to Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk the Philosophers' Way with Avalon Adventure Host (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle ruins and Great Vat wine barrel (choice of included activity)
    Landmarks
    Schwetzingen Palace
    Heidelberg Castle
  15. Day 15

    Kehl - Excursion to Strasbourg

    Kehl - Excursion to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Strasbourg with Adventure Host (choice of included activity)
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District (choice of included activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time in Strasbourg to visit museums or stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  16. Day 16

    Breisach - Excursion to Black Forest

    Breisach - Excursion to Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour through Black Forest (choice of included activity)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (choice of included activity)
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center with views of Black Forest and Upper Rhine Valley (choice of included activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Colmar
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  17. Day 17

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon View
    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
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, J. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type J.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for 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 October 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 19th, 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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