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Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)

10 days

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Lucerne

4.6 (236 reviews)

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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+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Mainz
Mainz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk including visit to the Gutenberg Museum
- Browse Christmas Markets of Mainz
Landmarks
Gutenberg Museum
Day 3
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour and Tasting at Cologne's Chocolate Museum (choice of activity)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral (choice of activity)
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets of Cologne
- Onboard workshop about European Christmas decorations
- Christmas concert in Baroque venue at Engers Castle
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Chocolate Museum
Engers Castle
Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of the Mechanical Music Museum
- Tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas markets in Rüdesheim
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Mechanical Music Museum
Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Ludwigshafen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle and the Great Tun (choice of activity)
- Visit Heidelberg Christmas markets (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour of Speyer and imperial Cathedral (choice of activity)
- Visit Speyer Christmas markets (choice of activity)
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Cathedral
Day 6
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Browse Strasbourg Christmas markets
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France
Day 7
Breisach - Black Forest
Breisach - Black Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine (choice of activity)
- Guided Tour through Colmar (choice of activity)
- Full day Guided Tour to the Black Forest (choice of activity)
Optional Activities
- Browse Breisach Christmas markets
Landmarks
Colmar
Black Forest
Day 8
Basel to Lucerne
Basel to Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer from Basel to Mount Pilatus
- Mount Pilatus excursion with spectacular views over central Switzerland
- Guided Walking tour of Lucerne including Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Swiss Transport Museum (alternative if bad weather)
Landmarks
Mount Pilatus
Chapel Bridge
Lion Monument
Day 9
Lucerne
Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore squares and churches in Lucerne
- Shopping in Lucerne city center
Day 10
Lucerne
Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gutenberg Museum

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Chocolate Museum
Engers Castle

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Mechanical Music Museum

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Cathedral

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
La Petite France

Landmarks
Colmar
Black Forest

Landmarks
Mount Pilatus
Chapel Bridge
Lion Monument

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 73%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Panorama
A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
Built
2011
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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Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

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Pierre-Paul4.8•October 2026
This was a very enjoyable trip despite the change that had to be done due to low water levels in the river. The...
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Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Klaus5.0•July 2024
Led by Nour
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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