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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Northbound)
Discover the Rhine on this 8-day getaway from Basel to Amsterdam. Visit UNESCO sites, traverse the Black Forest, sail through Rhine Gorge and much more when you embark on this adventure.
Enjoy a hand crafted itinerary, designed to float you through the highlights. You’ll have the option to get stuck in kayaking and touring via E-bike, or take things slower on a range of walking tours, sailings and tastings.
Climb aboard one of fantastic floating hotels. Complete with panoramic views and modern amenities, the team here at Avalon Waterways have cultivated a range of comfortable suites with the guest experience in mind.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon Panorama + 2 more -
Duration: 8 Nights
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Departure: May - Oct
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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Northbound) Cruise Itinerary
Travel down the Rhine on this spectacular 8-day getaway. View UNESCO-designated sites, forests, vineyards, cathedral, fortresses and more on this masterfully crafted itinerary, designed to guide you through the highlights.
Day 1
Basel (EMBARK)
Arrive to Zurich by 3pm and board your luxury Suite Ship.
Day 2
Breisach: Excursion to Black Forest
Take a guided E-bike tour for a unique experience of the Black Forest, join a full-day guided tour or visit a local winery and its vineyards.
Day 3
Strasbourg
Enjoy a walking tour along the river, a culinary walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine or a city sightseeing tour – including Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral.
Day 4
Mainz: Excursion to Heidelberg Castle
Today, embark on a guided hike along the Philosopher’s way, tour four brewers in and out of Old Heidelberg or pay a visit to the Heidelberg Castle. End your day at an exclusive private reception at the Reinstein Castle.
Day 5
Rhine Gorge / Koblenz
On route to Koblenz, we sail through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge. Upon arrival, take a guided E-bike tour of the vineyards, an excursion to the ‘Lava City’ of Mendig or enjoy a guided walk of ancient Koblenz – including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Day 6
Düsseldorf
Join a biking city tour, experience the Old Town or join a guided tour of the city. This afternoon, opt into the Optional Excursion to a variety of microbreweries.
Day 7
Amsterdam
Today, enjoy a guided kayak tour, attend a panting class inspired by masters’ techniques and enjoy a guided canal cruise. For the afternoon, consider an optional culinary walk.
Day 8
Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
Your cruise ends after breakfast this morning. Disembark and begin your journey home.
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE (NORTHBOUND) CRUISE SHIPS
Avalon Panorama
Avalon Passion
Avalon Vista
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Avalon Waterways 
Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach: Excursion to Black Forest Strasbourg Mainz: Excursion to Heidelberg Castle Rhine Gorge / Koblenz Düsseldorf Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
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£
1,700
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Vilshofen Engelhartszell / Schlögen Oxbow / Linz Linz / Mauthausen / Grein Spitz Vienna Visegrád / Budapest Budapest
FROM PER PERSON*
£
1,700
Avalon Waterways Departure:
VISITING: Remich (EMBARK) Remich (excursion to Luxembourg-Trier) Bernkastel Cochem Koblenz Rüdesheim/Eltville Frankfurt Frankfurt (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Northbound) FAQ
What kind of view will I have from my room?
Each of your 3 potential floating hotels feature open-air balconies and panoramic views.
Will there be a day dedicated to scenic cruising?
Not exactly; the morning of Day 5 will be a scenic sailing through Rhine Gorge on route to Koblenz.
What’s an E-bike?
We offer the Tulip Time Cruise with 1 Night in Amsterdam deal, where you can extend your holiday to 9 days with a night spent at one of our featured hotels.
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