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- Gold Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- River Cruise
- Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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+
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
- Taste Cologne's famous chocolate delights
- Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
- Discover Heidelberg Castle and the Great Tun
- Stroll through Strasbourg's winter markets
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
- Day 2 MAINZ
- Day 3 COLOGNE, GERMANY
- Day 4 RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM
- Day 5 LUDWIGSHAFEN. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
- Day 6 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- Day 7 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
- Day 8 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
What's Included
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
What's Not Included
- Additional Services

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- Response time
- within 1 day
- Response rate
- 83%
- Cancellation policy
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Dates & Prices
- From Tuesday30 Nov, 2027To Tuesday7 Dec, 2027EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:Sign up to unlock savingsUS$4,699 per personPrice based on Private Double RoomTaxes$2522027 VersionView this tour
- From Tuesday7 Dec, 2027To Tuesday14 Dec, 2027EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:Sign up to unlock savingsUS$6,798 per personPrice based on Private Double RoomTaxes$2522027 VersionView this tour
- From Tuesday14 Dec, 2027To Tuesday21 Dec, 2027EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:Sign up to unlock savingsUS$4,699 per personPrice based on Private Double RoomTaxes$2522027 VersionView this tour
- From Saturday2 Dec, 2028To Saturday9 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departure
- From Saturday2 Dec, 2028To Saturday9 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:Sign up to unlock savingsUS$4,699 per personMultiple Room TypesTaxes$252
- From Saturday9 Dec, 2028To Saturday16 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departure
- From Saturday9 Dec, 2028To Saturday16 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:Sign up to unlock savingsUS$4,699 per personMultiple Room TypesTaxes$252
- From Monday11 Dec, 2028To Monday18 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departure
- From Monday11 Dec, 2028To Monday18 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:Sign up to unlock savingsUS$4,699 per personMultiple Room TypesTaxes$252
- From Saturday16 Dec, 2028To Saturday23 Dec, 2028EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departure
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Tour ID: 363328
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Pay in installments
Spread the cost in interest-free biweekly installments of $214.
Deposit only
Book now with just a $250 deposit. The remaining balance is due 95 days before departure.
2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in France and Germany, Swiss Franc in Switzerland.
Plug types C, E, F, J
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Germany, France and Switzerland.
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